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The celebration from Sunday's big win lasted into the wee hours of the morning, leaving a trail of beer cans, cups and bottles in downtown Lawrence.
From official NCAA apparel to shirts that bring a little humor to the game, 6News reporter Lindsey Slater found that Jayhawk fans are looking to suit up in full support of their team.
On average, children in Lawrence take their first drink of alcohol at the age of 13. The statistics are staggering, but those are numbers the Douglas County Health Department is hoping to improve on.
She's no stranger to the Douglas County Courthouse, and now she's the Seventh Judicial District's newest judge.
City Commissioners tomorrow will be asked to decide whether to move forward with a $1.1 million construction project to allow the 104-year-old Carnegie Library building at 9th and Vermont streets to be used as new space for the Parks and Recreation Department.
Voters in Lawrence head to the polls tomorrow to decide whether to give the Lawrence School Board the authority to raise the local option budget and property taxes.
An employment center in Lawrence turns 20 this year, and local officials are looking to keep the momentum going.
After spending six months running the presidential campaign for Senator Fred Thompson, followed by nearly two months recovering from that work, Bill Lacy returns to the Dole Institute today.
What do you do when the biggest obstacle standing between your favorite team and a shot at the national championship is your best friend?
Allison Wilson gives tonight's KidCast.
The Kansas men share their thoughts on their tricky victory over Davidson.
For the first time since 2003, the Kansas Jayhawks are headed to the Final Four.
It was a pretty good day today for the Big 12 conference: K-State's Michael Beasley and UT's DJ Augustin were selected to this year's AP All-America First Team.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, a crowd of about 6,000 partied into the wee hours of the morning until the Jayhawks returned home to Allen Fieldhouse, and the forecast drops overnight.
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius has appointed Peggy Carr Kittel as 7th Judicial District Judge in Douglas County.
Lawrence school district patrons will head to the polls on Tuesday, where they'll be asked to give the school district the authority to raise property taxes.
Parts of Massachusetts Street were a mess following Sunday evening's basketball celebration, but city crews largely had the mess cleaned up by mid-morning today.
Tonight, shortly after the clock struck midnight, the Jayhawk faithful were awake and waiting as the Kansas Jayhawks made their way back to Allen Fieldhouse.
It was like game day all over again. An estimated 6,000 fans waited for several hours to welcome the Kansas University men’s basketball team to Allen Field House, following their Elite Eight victory over Davidson.
The nets are gone, and the goal's just about out of here in Detroit. That's because Kansas is moving on to San Antonio and the Final Four.
It is a big inspection for one big pile of dirt. A team of engineers from across the country will be at the Clinton Lake dam on Tuesday to give a thorough inspection to the structure.
Voters in Lawrence head to the polls on Tuesday to decide whether to give the school board the authority to raise the local option budget and property taxes.
A dozen people competing in an all-day adventure race at Clinton Lake were treated for hypothermia on Saturday after their boats capsized.
Jayhawk Nation was out in force tonight, and those who traveled to Detroit are thrilled about making the trip to college basketball's biggest state.
The Kansas Jayhawks are headed to their 13th Final Four, although this one was in doubt until the very last minute.
This afternoon Kansas and Texas A&M were back at Hoglund Ballpark for the final installment of this week's series.
After knocking off Oklahoma on Friday, today the Kansas tennis team returned against Oklahoma State.
Moments after today's big win, fans poured out into the street to celebrate.
Police have blocked off Massachusetts Street between 9th and 11th streets to accommodate a makeshift street party in celebration of Kansas University's Elite Eight victory.
Ten men were rescued from the chilly waters of Clinton Lake Saturday morning after their canoes capsized.
He may not be the next champion of "Dancing with the Stars" - but Lawrence school superintendent Randy Weseman is willing to give ballroom dancing a whirl.
The Lawrence Police Department and Kansas Social and Rehabilitation Services are cooperating on the current investigation of a Lawrence day care.
The city typically recognizes a teacher or administrator with the 'Excellence in Education Award' - but this year, Mayor Sue Hack decided to pick out two students.
As the Jayhawks battle it out on the court against Villanova, 6News decided it would be interesting to take a look at the mascots involved.
D.J. Whetter caught up with a few fans gathering outside Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan to watch KU play against Villanova in the Sweet 16.
Following a rare week away from the courts, this afternoon, the Kansas tennis team began it's swing with the Oklahoma schools - starting with the Sooners.
After a sound win Wednesday night over Benedictine, the Kansas baseball team played host today to it's first Big 12 series - against number 20 Texas A&M.
Well-known TV journalist and renowned author Tom Brokaw will deliver this year's Dole Lecture on the KU campus.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, Lawrence mayer Sue Hack makes a surprise visit to give Excellence in Education awards to two area students.
Just two weeks after learning Kansas needed to sweeten the pot to stay in contention for a federal bio-security lab, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius today signed into law legislation that would allow the issuance of $105 million in bonds.
A fatality accident claimed the life of a Bonner Springs High School student late this morning at the intersection of Kansas Highway 32 and the exit for northbound Kansas Highway 7.
Ordinarily KU plays in front of 16,000 fans. Tomorrow night that will not be the case at Ford Field as the Hawks battle the Wildcats in front of 60,000 spectators. Kevin Romary joins us from Detroit with the details.
Running the city's public transportation system is going to cost more in 2009, and city leaders are in the process of determining how much. 6News reporter Chad Lawhorn has more.
State regulators shut down a Lawrence day-care after reports tonight of a 1-year-old child being abused inside the home.
A Lawrence man pleads guilty to two charges stemming from a sexual assault last December.
After getting a loan, first and second-graders at Sunflower Elementary opened shops full of handmade merchandise in hopes of paying back the bank with interest. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more.
Several Iraq war veterans made their way to Lawrence today, stopping at KU's Dole Institute of Politics.
Two of three people injured in a wreck at west Lawrence intersection have been released from the hospital.
Setting up a football stadium to host a basketball game is no easy chore. 6 Sports Director Kevin Romary shows us just exactly how that transformation all takes place with an interview with Bill Ryan, Executive Director of the Detroit Local Organizing Committee.
The Motor City has not been the friendliest of locations when it comes to Kansas basketball. DJ Whetter and Kevin Romary have more from Motown.
This month's High School Scholar-Athlete of the Week is a three-time state champion, a Frontier League MVP, and a perfect 4.0 student. Sit back and let us introduce you to Eudora Cardinal Emily Ballock.
The Eudora Cardinals were on the diamond this afternoon against Gardner-Edgerton.
Today the Lawrence High girls played host to Shawnee Mission South.
In a little more than 24 hours, the Kansas men will take the floor looking to advance past Villanova and earn a spot in their second straight Elite Eight. Kevin Romary is in Detroit with more on Kansas and their unfriendly memories of the Wildcats.
State regulators ordered a Lawrence day-care shut down Thursday, after a preliminary investigation by SRS alleged that a 1-year-old child received burns to his legs, ankles and buttocks while at the home.
The day's weather has been cool and cloudy, with drizzle and fog possible overnight.
The Kansas House on Thursday rejected legislation aimed at holding high school championship football games at Kansas University and Kansas State University.
Lawrence-Douglas County planning commissioners agreed to recommend a controversial annexation northwest of Lawrence — after deliberating into the early-morning hours today.
An accident at what some call a dangerous west Lawrence intersection sends three people to area hospitals.
The Walter Sutton lecture series brought five business awards as well as a keynote speaker to KU's Woodruff Auditorium tonight.
A popular Lawrence fishing hole closes until next week.
Developers of a proposed industrial park near the Lawrence Municipal Airport make their case this afternoon for a project they say is financially feasible for the city.
Grumbling among House members threatens to stall a new bill allowing two coal-fired power plants in southwest Kansas.
This afternoon at Allen Fieldhouse a handful of the Hawk faithful turned out to wish the team well in Friday's Sweet 16 matchup against Villanova.
The House passes a new funeral picketing bill.
They've been rumored to be in Lawrence for years, but tonight, proof may exist of a mountain lion in Kansas.
State lawmakers try to blitz Kansas high school officials into returning championship football games to both Lawrence and Manhattan.
This afternoon the Kansas men's basketball team took their first step toward winning a spot in the Elite Eight. Kevin Romary has more on the Jayhawks' arrival in Detroit.
After being able to spend a few warm nights in their own bed, this afternoon the Kansas men began their Sweet 16 journey to Detroit.
The Kansas women made quick work Monday night of Evansville in the second round of the WNIT.
Hard to believe, but the 2008 football season is right around the corner.
It was a windy one today at Hoglund Ballpark. This afternoon, Kansas played host to Chicago State and Benedictine.
The Kansas softball team hosted a double header as well today against Missouri State.
As the Jayhawks head to Detroit, local elementary students are planning their own trip to the Sweet 16. But they won't actually make the trek. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more.
One man was flown by air ambulance to Kansas University Hospital in Kansas City, Kan., after a two-vehicle accident Wednesday night in west Lawrence.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, as the KU men's basketball team to heads off to Detroit, local students are planning their own trip to the Sweet 16 as a math lesson.
The IRS could be looking for you, but that's a good thing.
Marlena Porter knew something was wrong yesterday as she picked up her brother from school.
State and district officials talk about the local option budget today, which could raise property taxes for Lawrence residents.
March marks Women's History Month, and KU is celebrating with events on campus all week long.
Some students at Bishop Seabury Academy are working their way through the vacation.
Lawrence activists gathered this evening to mark a tragic milestone in the U.S. occupation of Iraq.
A judge will allow a rape suspect's written confession and the police search of his Lawrence apartment to be presented as evidence at trial.
'Amanda's Law' takes a step closer to becoming a state law today.
A bill reinstating a state law restricting protests at funerals wins first-round approval in the House.
A spill inside a rural Lecompton home sparks an afternoon fire Monday, causing thousands of dollars in damage.
The Lawrence City Commission votes to allow downtown Lawrence to host a new outdoor concert.
Have you ever kissed a pig? One lucky faculty member at New York Elementary can now answer "yes" to that question.
The Motor City is calling on the Kansas men's basketball team. Tomorrow the top seed in the Midwest Regional boards a plane for Detroit.
Kansas head coach Bill Self is no stranger to the second weekend of the NCAA tourney.
By the time the Kansas men's basketball team takes the court on Friday night in Detroit, the NCAA tournament will be down to roughly 10 teams.
The Kansas baseball team plays three midweek non-conference games at home before welcoming Texas A&M for a Big 12 battle this weekend.
It's on to round three of the women's NIT for the Kansas Jayhawks.
Lions, Firebirds and Pioneers got together on the track at 19th and Louisiana streets this afternoon.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, some students at Bishop-Seabury Academy are working their way through Spring Break, and commissioners are scheduled to consider a permit for a downtown concert.
A Lawrence man will serve three months behind bars for his role in a 2006 fatal hit-and-run near downtown Lawrence.
Police are working to crack the case of a possible serial rapist preying on young women here in Lawrence.
A fire ravages a rural Lecompton home. Luckily, no one was injured in the blaze.
Douglas County commissioners want a joint meeting with the Lawrence City Commission to discuss extending 31st street from Haskell Avenue east to O'Connell Road.
New information emerges today on a private company wanting to redevelop the former Farmland Industries plant into a biodiesel and ethanol center.
School boundaries remain stable for the next school year, but overcrowding and population growth are causing the district to look closely at elementary schools. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more.
A statewide ban on smoking is revived after appearing dead in recent days.
A new proposal for allowing two coal-fired power plants in southwest Kansas emerges from a House committee.
Justin Smith gives tonight's KidCast.
For the second straight year, the Kansas men's basketball team is still alive for the second weekend of the NCAA tournament.
Villanova sophomore Scottie Reynold and head coach Jay Wright talk about their upcoming battle with the Jayhawks.
The Kansas women's basketball team hits the hardwood tonight for the second round of the WNIT.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, Douglas County commissioners want a joint meeting with Lawrence city commissioners about extending 31st Street east, and a judge sentences a Lawrence man convicted of a hit-and-run fatality to 90 days behind bars.
A statewide ban on smoking in indoor public places, which appeared dead in recent days, was revived Monday.
A judge this morning sentenced Joshua Walton, 25, to serve 90 days in jail, followed by two years of supervised probation, for a 2006 drunken driving accident that killed 22-year-old Kansas University student Ryan Kanost.
City officials say they want to establish a new business park at the Southeastern edge of town - but wonder whether nearly a half-century of chemical production might get in their way.
For those without flood insurance, homes can be lost in a matter of minutes. Compared to other parts of the country, Kansas homeowners are less likely to purchase the protection.
Severe weather season is upon us - and being informed of threatening weather in the area is a key to staying safe. 6News meteorologist Matt Elwell has more on the first line of defense for Douglas County.
Peter Cottontail made two stops on his way through Lawrence: the Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center and South Park.
The Kansas Jayhawks move on to the Sweet 16 for the second year in a row. DJ Whetter has more on the Jayhawks' win over UNLV in Omaha.
John Ross is a man of his word, even if it means hurting his KU pride.
KU's basketball team has a date with the University of Nevada Las Vegas tomorrow. 6News reporter Jonathan Kealing hit the streets of downtown Lawrence to find out what Jayhawk fans know about the upcoming opposition.
Sentencing is once again delayed for a man involved in the 2005 murder of a retired jeweler.
As expected, Governor Kathleen Sebelius vetoes a bill that would allow two coal-fired power plants in southwest Kansas.
A quiet night of watching TV was interrupted for a Lawrence man yesterday when a Mustang came barreling through the front room of his house.
Lawrence city commissioners will consider rocking out during their next meeting.
There will be a new sheriff in town as a familiar face is calling it quits in Jefferson County.
Peter Cottontail will make an appearance in Lawrence tomorrow at two egg extravaganzas.
DJ Whetter goes inside the wardrobe room in the Qwest Center to see what happens behind the scene with the Jayhawk uniforms.
No game today for the Kansas Jayhawks, only practice, but lots of other games going on across the nation.
UNLV coach Lon Kruger talks to the media about facing Kansas tomorrow.
Five games in nine days: it's something that both Kansas and UNLV will have to deal with in the second round tomorrow in Omaha.
Coming up tomorrow, it's #1-seeded Kansas versus #8-seeded UNLV. Sounds easy, right? Well, remember 1998?
Back in 1975, Lon Kruger graduated from Kansas State. Eleven years later, he returned to his alma mater to take over the head men's basketball coaching position.
Plans are in the works for a major downtown outdoor concert in mid-May featuring the alternative country rock band WILCO.
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius on Friday vetoed legislation to build two coal-fired power plants.
KU defeats Portland State in round one of the NCAA Tournament! D.J. Whetter was on the scene and caught up with a few very happy Jayhawk fans following Thursday's win.
A major downtown intersection is without a traffic signal today and possibly all weekend.
A judge delays next week's trial for a man accused of trying to lure a junior high girl into his car.
Passengers could board a train in Lawrence and go to Fort Worth under a new proposal.
After decades of being a leader in population growth in Kansas, the latest census bureau numbers show Douglas County is barely above the statewide average.
Forty-five states have a state minimum wage rate - Kansas is at the bottom of that list and won't be moving up anytime soon.
Douglas County emergency management officials teamed up with the national Weather Service tonight for 'Weather 101.'
Some KU fans saw the first round win in Omaha - others had to watch it right here in Lawrence - even though they may have had other obligations.
This morning, the Kansas Jayhawks took the floor with Portland State with two things in mind: Win and move on and not become the first number one seed to get upset by a number sixteen.
Coach Bill Self and a few Kansas players talk about Thursday's win over Portland State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
UNLV guard Wink Adams talks about facing the Kansas Jayhawks in round two of the NCAA Tournament.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, an intersection on downtown's main drag is without a traffic signal, and more about the Jayhawks' first-round win in the 2008 NCAA Tournament.
A major downtown intersection will be without a traffic signal today and perhaps all weekend as fans flock downtown to watch NCAA tournament action.
It's a war that's claimed thousands of U.S. soldiers' lives and divided a country - and it started five years ago today.
Some Lawrence residents mark the Iraq War's anniversary in protest.
Police make an arrest in a rape reported earlier this month at a KU dorm.
A judge throws out the charges in an aggravated robbery and kidnapping case today after the witnesses failed to show up in court to testify.
The city of Lawrence is now officially in charge of Memorial Park Cemetery.
Several Legislators say Kansas lost out on a big energy project because a regulator blocked two coal-fired power plants.
Homeland security here in Kansas is being bolstered with a new education center.
A quick review about this last winter season.
KU fans are out in full force in Omaha as the Jayhawks gear up for Thursday's matchup against Portland State. But sharing the same court with the 'Hawks later in the day? The Kansas State Wildcats!
Members of Lawrence's American Legion Post celebrate the organization's 89th birthday.
Well if you're a betting man, Vegas would tell you not to press your luck tomorrow morning when it comes to selecting Portland State to upset the Jayhawks.
Thursday's game against Portland State will be the first NCAA tourney game for KU's Tyrel Reed and Cole Aldrich.
This week, Jayhawk junior Brandon Rush will grace the cover of the new Sports Illustrated.
Another intriguing matchup in Omaha on Thursday is between number 11 Kansas State and number 6 USC.
As Thursday's first round matchup between Kansas and Portland State draws ever closer, there are two Vikings who know the Jayhawks all too well...
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, many remember the five-year anniversary of the invasion of Iraq by the United States.
A Douglas County District Court judge has ordered that the City of Lawrence become the official owner of Memorial Park Cemetery as part of a settlement of a lingering lawsuit related to poor care of the property.
A suspect in a reported rape at a Kansas University dormitory was arrested Tuesday on a warrant in Pratt County, according to the KU Public Safety Office.
The Kansas women's basketball team was selected for the NIT Tournament on Monday night.
While many business owners don't mind the reduction in work-place productivity due to March Madness, some authorities say you still need to be careful.
The Kansas men's basketball team took the first step in the quest for a championship by making it to Omaha, where they'll face Portland State on Thursday morning.
After having two of their last three outings canceled due to mother nature, the Kansas softball team returned to the diamond this afternoon.
The Free State baseball team opens the season against K.C. Washington on Friday.
A House committee made quick work of a new funeral picketing bill, sending it on to the full chamber for debate.
Lawrence is the most walkable community in the state, according to Prevention magazine and the American Podiatric Medical Association.
Whelan's Lumber, with operations in Lawrence and Topeka, is being sold to McCray Lumber.
High waters have hit Missouri, leading to at least two deaths.
A love of music has a Free State High School student playing in an orchestra by day and in a rock band by night.
Charges against two Lawrence residents charged with beating a man to death were reduced in court on Tuesday.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, a judge orders two people to stand trial in the beating death of a Lawrence man last month, and the forecast promises more sunshine.
Not even the luck of the Irish could keep the wet weather from dampening the spirits at today's Saint Patrick's Day parade. As 6News reporter Cory Smith shows us, the crowd still turned out for a good time here in downtown Lawrence.
Two people accused in Lawrence's first homicide in more than a year appear in court today for a preliminary hearing.
Lawrence police seize a gun from a car near a central Lawrence nightclub.
The Lawrence-Douglas County Fire and Medical Department passes an intensive international review of its operations, and they pass with flying colors.
Eight hours and 300 miles after leaving Lawrence, students in KU's Studio 804 class are one step closer to completing a project for tornado-ravaged Greensburg.
Leprechauns and a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow: both are part of Irish lore and mythical symbols of Saint Patrick's Day. But one such lucky symbol really exists. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater was able to find an elusive four-leaf clover, right here in Lawrence.
Parker Matthews presents today's local weather history.
The real season begins for Kansas: Thursday morning the Jayhawks begin their quest to the big dance against Big Sky champions Portland State.
The Oklahoma State women's basketball team will add a Lawrence produce in 2010: Free State High sophomore Ashli Hill is verbally committed to the Cowgirls.
Let's relive Sunday afternoon at the Sprint Center in Kansas City: 19,000 fans looked on as Kansas and Texas swapped leads 14 times and tied six others. Kevin Romary has more.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, a police detective describes the bloody scene inside a east Lawrence trailer home during a preliminary hearing for two suspects accused of beating a man to death, plus highlights from a soggy St. Patrick's Day Parade.
You can't rain on this parade. Despite the wet weather, the 20th annual Lawrence St. Patrick's Day parade will take place as scheduled, beginning at 1 p.m.
A 29-year-old Lawrence man driving a pickup truck eastbound along the 4600 block of West Sixth Street around 6:43 a.m. today lost control of the vehicle around and veered over a curb and into a large drainage ditch and into apartment building F of Westgate Apartments.
Today the city may be painted crimson and blue, but tomorrow a sea of green will flood downtown Lawrence.
It was built in Lawrence, but tomorrow a house begins the journey to its new home in Greensburg.
Using the past to understand the future -- that's the premise being used in the Ecology and Biology department at KU. 6News reporter Mark Boyle brings us the story.
One is a favorite performer of Governor Kathleen Sebelius. The other is an author who travels the country conducting writing workshops. As BoomerGirl.com managing editor Cathy Hamilton reports, these two women are coming together to help others find their voice.
With the Jayhawks clinching the Big 12 Title and the number one seed in the Midwest, Jayhawks fans get right to celebrating.
For the third straight season, the Kansas men took the floor with the Texas Longhorns with the Big 12 Tournament Title on the line.
Packing and moving 402 miles is no easy task, but a group of KU students and their professor, along with a crane and fleet of semi trucks, will do just that next week. 6News reporter Jonathan Kealing has more information on the effort to bring hope to Greensburg, KS.
Lawrence's superintendent says he hopes to select a new Free State High School principal by the end of April.
A new wrinkle developed today in the state's efforts to land a $450 million biodefense lab.
Governor Kathleen Sebelius says legislators supporting two local coal-fired power plants in southwestern Kansas appear to be playing "Let's Make a Deal."
If there was one team Doc Sadler and the Nebraska Cornhuskers would have liked to avoid, it would have been Kansas. Kevin Romary has more from the Sprint Center.
The Kansas football team works out for the first time this spring with an audience.
Today the Kansas softball team played host to the Buffalo Bulls in the Kansas Invitational.
The last time Nebraska and Kansas locked up, the Jayhawks walked away with a 84-49 win that left Husker coach Doc Sadler at a loss for words.
This afternoon Oklahoma State tried and failed to knock off the 1-seeded Texas Longhorns.
Colorado kept it close, but the Sooners pulled away just in time.
Big 12 fans are enjoying the conference tournament in a brand new venue this year.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, students in KU's Studio 804 class are heading for Greensburg.
Safety is a constant concern on college campuses nationwide, and KU wants to make sure it's ready in case officials need to spread the word of a dangerous situation. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater has more.
One month after a shooting injured three people outside a downtown nightclub, a 26-year-old man admits he pulled the trigger.
A KU architecture graduate's final project is about to get the real-world treatment. Jon Red Corn's design for an energy-efficient home will be built in East Lawrence on a lot owned by Tenants to Homeowners.
It's an attention getter for sure, but now city leaders are trying to determine whether it's a money saver. Late last year the city purchased its first all-electric car.
Former Attorney General Paul Morrison says he's anxious to have a chance to defend himself against allegations of criminal misconduct.
When it comes to spring break, many KU students head to the beach or vacation overseas. But as 6News reporter Cory Smith shows us, the university offers a fun and educational way to spend the week off.
One lucky graduating senior from a local high school will walk away with a set of wheels in May.
One local teacher is singing after being named February's teacher of the month.
For the second week in a row, the Kansas softball team will stay put.
The upset run ended for Bonnie Henrickson and the Kansas Jayhawks on Wednesday night.
The prep spring sports season is underway at Free State High School.
Bill Self's squad knows the drill well: three wins in three days means a third-straight Big 12 Tournament title for the Jayhawks.
Nebraska, Missouri, or does it even matter? The Kansas men's basketball team plays its first Big 12 conference tournament game tomorrow.
As for KU's Friday opponent, Nebraska took on Missouri in the 7-10 game for the right to play the Jayhawks.
In the late game tonight, 6-seed Texas A&M battles the 11-seed Iowa State. The winner gets K-State in the quarters.
No 12-seed mark has ever won a game in the Big 12 tournament -- until today.
In the closing seconds, Texas Tech was down just two to Oklahoma State.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, the man who pulled the trigger in a shooting at Last Call plead guilty today.
Jackson: "I didn't mean for it to happen."
Kansas University today tested another tier of its emergency notification, the new public address system.
Advance voting began on Wednesday for the Lawrence school board's request to raise their local option budget.
Many people enjoy a nice bike ride every now and then, but how about one that spans the entire country? One Lawrence woman is doing just that, and for a good cause.
Attorneys for the group attempting to evict the owner of the former downtown Lawrence night club, Last Call, from his New Hampshire street location have asked for a delay in the case.
It was two years ago, Lawrence residents were cleaning up from one of the most destructive storms in the city's history.
The Iowa State women's basketball team knocked off the top seeded KSU Wildcats in the women's Big 12 Tournament on Wednesday.
The Big 12 made the decision months ago to start the 2009 Big 12 Tournament a day earlier.
KU guard Brandon Rush has the lowest field goal percentage of the five Jayhawk starters at 41 percent.
The KU football team started spring practice on Wednesday.
Potter Lake is among the most picturesque and peaceful spots in Lawrence, but that beauty is often marred by litter. A pair of KU students wants to help clean up the trash the lake accumulates.
Texas A&M defeated Missouri in the women's 2008 Big 12 Tournament
The KU women's basketball team's hopes for a Big 12 Tournament title came to an end after falling to Oklahoma State on Wednesday.
The Kansas legislative session is at its halfway point, and at least one controversial bill may go up in smoke.
Eighty five people die in alcohol related car crashes each day, and that same number of Free State High School students didn't talk or interact with friends on Wednesday.
Deputies say a woman in western Kansas became stuck on her boyfriend's toilet after sitting on it for two years.
State Democratic officials say former Congressman Jim Slattery of Topeka has reconsidered his political future and will challenge Senator Pat Roberts this fall.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, advance voting begins today on the school board's request to increase the local-option budget, and the forecast promises rain.
The phone lines to Douglas County government and court offices are working again today, County Administrator Craig Weinaug said.
It's been nearly a year-and-a-half since the crime, and today formal charges are filed against two men in the shooting death of a local hip-hop artist.
City Commissioners are open to taking more risks when it comes to buying the former Farmland Industries Fertilizer Plant.
The Leavenworth County sheriff's office renews its request for the public's help in solving the shooting of a 5-year-old Linwood girl.
The community mourns the loss of a man who was a fixture in Lawrence law enforcement for nearly 50 years.
She's overcome an accident that left her a quadriplegic - and went on to be crowned Ms. Wheelchair Kansas. Now, the KU graduate hopes to use her title to educate others across the state about issues that those with disabilities face.
Gender doesn't - and shouldn't - matter. That's the message from the Kansas State High School Activities Association tonight.
In a ruling released today, the Kansas Supreme Court unanimously said the so-called trigger provision of the 2007 law invalidated the entire statute.
After this week's festivities in Kansas City, say goodbye to Sunday championship games in the Big 12 Tournament.
Football returns to The Hill Wednesday. The Kansas Jayhawks hit the practice gridiron for Spring workouts starting tomorrow afternoon.
While the Jayhawks of 2008 get ready for Spring ball, the departing class of 2007 takes part in Pro Day.
The Kansas men are off until Friday - that's when Bill Self's boys play their first round Big 12 Conference game against either Nebraska or Missouri.
The Kansas football team will break in a new defensive coordinator tomorrow when it starts Spring practice.
The Kansas baseball team defeated Tabor by a final score of 8-1.
The Kansas women's basketball team defeated Nebraska in the first round of the Big 12 tournament Tuesday night.
Shortly after 5 p.m. Tuesday, phone lines to most Douglas County offices, the Douglas County sheriff's main office and all District Court offices failed.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, two men are charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Anthony Vital, and a KU graduate is named the 2008 Ms. Wheelchair Kansas.
Two men have been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Anthony "Clacc" Vital, whose body was found in October 2006 on a private drive west of Lawrence.<
That strain on your wallet isn't just coming from higher prices at the gas pump. Food prices are on the rise, and US consumers are taking a hit. 6News reporter Cory Smith hit the aisle to talk to consumers who are feeling the pinch.
The stakes may soon get higher for Lawrence taxpayers when it comes to the city's efforts to buy the old Farmland Industries plant. 6News reporter Chad Lawhorn has more.
Despite arguments by two KU professors against the 12th and Oread tax increment financing district, the Lawrence School Board will not veto the project.
A KU student is attacked by a suspect who broke into her dorm room.
If your high school class graduates without you, there's still a way to finish your education with the Lawrence Diploma Completion Program.
A local woman dies from complications related to the flu as influenza deaths across the state are up dramatically.
Kansas legislators are asking federal agencies and Congress to take action to extend the life of the state's reservoirs.
Hundreds of dead fish have washed up on the rocky shore below Clinton Lake Dam in recent days.
The five-year-old Linwood area girl shot last month while playing in her yard is expected to be moved out of intensive care.
This morning, Otto Schnellbacher lost his battle with cancer. Known as the "Double Threat from Sublette," Otto was a two-sport standout at the University of Kansas.
Shocking news from the Big 12 offices today: Kansas State's Michael Beasley is the conference's player and freshman of the year. Two Jayhawks join Beasley on the All Big 12 1st Team.
The Kansas softball team wrapped up play in the Jayhawk Invitational this afternoon.
It was one of those magical seasons from both the boys' and girls' basketball teams at Lawrence High School. Andrew Baker has more.
A healthy Kansas men's basketball team is preparing to defend its back-to-back Big 12 Tournament titles this week.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, Kansas Legislators are asking federal agencies to consider taking action to extend the life of the state's reservoirs.
Learning over the internet is growing in popularity and in controversy - but administrators at the Lawrence Virtual School are passing audits with flying colors and setting higher standards.
After leading the Lawrence Art Center for more than three decades, Ann Evans steps down.
It was a veritable array of knick-knacks, trinkets, keep-sakes, and even munchies at the 4-H Fairgrounds.
Sunday night, the Flamingo Club was painted green as it hosted the coronation of this year's St. Patrick's Day queen.
The warm feeling of giving to the community is what got runners to brave the frigid early morning on Saturday.
After an amazing season was capped off with a victory in the Orange Bowl, the KU football team is looking ahead to next Fall. But that was put on hold as the team and fans gathered to celebrate their memorable season.
The Kansas men's basketball team defeated Texas A&M Saturday afternoon for a share of the Big 12 regular season title, along with Texas.
The Lawrence High boy's basketball team lost in the state tournament title match against Wichita Southeast by a final score of 88-67.
The Lawrence High girl's basketball team defeated Goddard, 54-52, to win the 6A Girls State Championship Title!
The Kansas baseball team swept the season series with the N. Dakota State Bison.
The Kansas softball team narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Panthers and the Indiana State Sycamores in a double-header, beating each team by a final score of 4-3.
Lions fall short in final.
Car owners around the country are reeling from the high price of gasoline, and things could get even worse. 6News reporter Cory Smith has more.
It started as an emergency trip to deliver a bundle of joy, but a Topeka man just trying to help a pregnant woman get to the hospital wound up being threatened into giving her a bundle of cash. 6News reporter Jesse Fray explains.
About 100 KU leaders and students gathered at Burcham Park this afternoon to break ground on a new rowing boathouse.
It's lights, camera, action this weekend at Haskell Indian Nations University as students, filmmakers and even a TV star gather to celebrate American Indian cinema.
The Kansas Senate adopts a resolution asking Congress and the President to block an air force tanker contract with a French company.
Prosecutors say police found a loaded gun in the car of a man accused of trying to lure a West Junior High School girl into his vehicle in December.
Local runners will brave the elements tomorrow for a good cause.
Bridge work in western Douglas County will shut down portions of a county road for nearly two months.
An overturned semi ties up traffic on the Kansas Turnpike this afternoon.
Sarah Jones has this weekend's forecast.
The game went back and forth right down to the wire, but Lawrence High is going to the state championship tomorrow.
This afternoon in the semis of the state championship, the Lady Lions knocked off the Olathe South Falcons. Kevin Romary has more.
The Lawrence High girls are only one win away from a state championship.
After a triumphant win last night over Manhattan, tonight the Lawrence High boys will try to continue their momentum against Wichita Heights. DJ Whetter has more.
Tomorrow afternoon the Kansas men's basketball team would like nothing more than to finish their regular season schedule with a win.
Temperatures in the 20s and snow showers have Lawrence in the cold, but the weekend outlook is for warmer weather.
One of the most controversial bills at the statehouse is headed to the Governor. Friday afternoon, the Senate passed a bill allowing 2 coal-fired power plants to be built in SW Kansas.
Governor Sebelius signs into law a bill supporters see as important to helping the state attract a national Biodefense laboratory.
The man charged with shooting three people last month outside a former Lawrence nightclub gets his court-appointed attorney today.
KU on Wheels takes comments from the public today about proposed route changes for the next school year.
Douglas County election officials are counting on the youth vote this November - in more ways than one.
A familiar face takes the reigns at the Watkins Community Museum of History - at least for the time being.
She should be planning her wedding - instead a 24-year-old Lawrence woman is undergoing chemotherapy. Tonight in our continuing series 'Friend 2 Friend' we introduce you to a young breast cancer patient who knows all too well the important of self breast exams.
The 2008 Olympics are still 5 months away, but today one Lawrence elementary school hosts the opening ceremonies - for their state assessment testing.
Junior guard Dorian Green continued his hot play of late, scoring a game-high 32 points as eighth-seeded Lawrence High upset top-seeded Manhattan Thursday night in the Class 6A quarterfinals in Emporia.
Thanks to their sophomores, the Lady Lions are preparing for a Friday showdown with Olathe South in the state semifinals.
There was no celebration for Basehor-Linwood High last night. On Wednesday, the Holton Wildcats ended the Bobcats run in the state quarterfinals 55-51.
The Kansas men are after at least a share of their fourth straight Big 12 regular season title. The Jayhawks can accomplish that feat with a victory Saturday against Texas A&M.
Last year, Texas A&M shocked the Jayhawks in Allen Fieldhouse. Back then, however, Billy Gillispie was the head coach for A&M. Now, it's former Jayhawk Mark Turgeon.
In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, the man charged with shooting three people outside the Last Call last month gets his court-appointed attorney today, and the forecast turns chilly.
United Way of Douglas County accounced it's 2008-09 fundraising campaign chair on Wednesday.
The number eight seed Lawrence Lions will play the role of underdog when the 6A state tournament kicks off on Thursday night.
The Basehor girl's basketball team played in the state tournament on Wednesday night for the first time since 1995.
The Lawrence High girl's basketball team played in the state tournament on Wednesday night for the first time since 1993.
For the second year in a row, city leaders are pleased with the finances at the city-owned Eagle Bend Golf Course.
The KU women's basketball team took on KSU on senior night.
The Kansas baseball team opened their home schedule on Wednesday night against the LeMoyne Dolphins.
A Senate subcommittee will study a bill requiring officers to test drivers for alcohol or drug use in accidents involving death or serious injury.
Rod Bremby, KDHE secretary, spoke at the Dole Institute of Politics as a part of a KU global warming lecture series.