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I was born and raised in the Mile High City and remain an avid fan of all things Colorado sports. At every occasion I cheer on the Broncos, Avalanche, Nuggets and Rockies.

Out of Cherry Creek High School in Denver, my college experience began at Arizona State University, where I lived in Tempe, AZ for 2 years before transferring to Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO. In May 2004 I graduated with a bachelors degree in Journalism and minor in Political Science. My first realization that a career in television could be in my future came in the form of a phone call.

I dialed up my parents from my Arizona State University apartment during my second year of school telling them that I had changed my major from business to journalism and I wanted to be a television anchor/reporter. Following a brief moment of shock, they jumped on board and I have never looked back.

Following four internships at stations which include 12News in Phoenix, CBS4 News and Fox Sports-Rocky Mountain in Denver, as well as KGWN-TV in Cheyenne, Wyoming, I got my first big break as a sports anchor/reporter at KNOP-TV in North Platte, NE. I anchored the weekend sports in North Platte before switching gears and making the crossover to the news desk. That's what brought me to 6News and Lawrence, KS.

I was barely able to move myself in before the 2008 NCAA tournament began. We all know what happened a month later and needless to say Lawrence has been impressive so far. I feel very fortunate to live in Eastern Kansas and call Lawrence home.

In what spare time I have, you can find me on any of the local golf courses or enjoying the outdoors with my wife Sara, daughter Emily and son Jack.

Other than tuning into 6News at 10pm nightly, I work at the Regional Reporter for 6News covering general news in Eudora, Tonganoxie and Basehor.

You can also find my work on the Sunday 10pm broadcast in the form of a weekly feature segment called "Mark's on the Move." I am always looking for interesting and zany activities to take part in. I encourage you, the viewer, to contact me contact me with any story ideas or comments you may have.

You can follow me on Twitter, where I provide instant updates on news and what's going on in the area's surrounding Lawrence.

Recent stories

Emergency crews respond to multiple injury, car versus motorcycle accident

By Mark Boyle

05:48 p.m., November 6, 2009 Updated 09:52 p.m.

Crews from Lawrence Douglas County Fire and Medical as well as Wakarusa Township Fire responded to a two-injury car versus motorcycle accident in the area of the intersection of the Kansas Turnpike and the South Lawrence Trafficway in West Lawrence.

Biggs BBQ owner wins partial victory from Judge Judy in fake ID case

By Mark Boyle

12:01 p.m., November 5, 2009 Updated 11:49 p.m.

In the end, it came down to the memory of a 22-year-old bartender versus the word of a Kansas University student who admitted to giving false identification to a police officer.

Mark’s on the Move: Crews train for mass emergencies

By Mark Boyle

November 1, 2009

Lawrence and Douglas County emergency responders train tirelessly to prepare for any situation that may arise.

Blackhawk chopper lands in Tonganoxie

By Mark Boyle

October 31, 2009

A Blackhawk helicopter landing Friday on Tonganoxie High School’s football field was the main attraction for Tonganoxie school district students and other spectators.

‘Jewish Jordan’ teaches area players about sport, religion

By Mark Boyle

October 27, 2009

It isn’t every day that area basketball players have the opportunity to learn from a professional, but that was the opportunity given Monday evening at Robinson Gym on the Kansas University campus.

Mark’s on the Move: K.C. haunted houses feature old, new chills

By Mark Boyle

October 25, 2009

Editor’s note: Reporter Mark Boyle takes us behind the scenes of news stories in the area. This week, he went to some of the nation’s most legendary haunted houses.

Two sisters make Lawrence High football their Friday night attraction

Dedicated? In half a century, they’ve made nearly every game

By Mark Boyle

October 22, 2009

If Lawrence High School’s playing football, it’s a sure bet that sisters Mary Jo Elston and Imogene Kilgore will be in the stands.

Farmers rush to harvest corn

By Mark Boyle

October 18, 2009

Area farmers are working fast and furiously to get their corn fields harvested before their Thanksgiving Day goal.

OCTOBER MADNESS!

Fans flock to fieldhouse for first look at Jayhawks

By Mark Boyle

October 17, 2009

Allen Fieldhouse filled up with fans Friday night for yet another start to the basketball season celebrated in Late Night fashion.

Mark’s on the Move: Hula hoop fans twirl their way to fitness, fun

By Mark Boyle

October 11, 2009

The Wakarusa Festival may be just a memory here, but it has left a lasting impression on a hula hoop club here in Lawrence.

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