6News for July 28, 2010

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Tonganoxie mayor resigns after obscene e-mail

Mike Vestal has stepped down as mayor after sending an inappropriate e-mail from his official computer.

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  • Challenger accuses Lynn Jenkins of mismanaging taxpayer money July 28
  • Senate candidates leaving behind representative seats for race July 28
  • Audit of police department to be completed by October July 28
  • Accident in Jefferson County kills two children, leaves three people injured July 28
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  • Teachers finding new way to teach: with hip-hop July 28
  • Turner Gill takes the podium at Big 12 Media Days July 28
  • KU offensive lineman Brad Thorson discusses having a former quarterback as a coach July 28
  • Journal-World football writer discusses KU football season on Fox Sports' Big 12 Live show July 28
  • Pony swim an annual tradition in east July 28
  • Former Lawrence high school students need more votes to get grant July 28
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The 6Weather kidcast segment for July 26, 2010.

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Bright Spot: Going into business

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A Lawrence woman is not letting disabilities keep her from accomplishing her goals. The woman is going into business with a family member and helping wholeheartedly.

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How often do you eat at a restaurant?

Poll results

Response Percent
Once or twice a week
 
34%
Once or twice a month
 
23%
Three to four times a month
 
18%
Three or more times a week
 
15%
Daily
 
4%
Never
 
3%
Total 1072

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6 Weather Morning Forecast for July 29, 2010

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Expect a decent amount of sunshine through the first half of your Thursday. Skies will become partly cloudy by the afternoon. The cold front that moved through on Wednesday will continue to remain close enough to Northeast Kansas to provide the area with several chances of isolated storms over the next few days.

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