Blast of winter weather hits douglas county - catching drivers off guard

A round of heavy snowfall moved into the Lawrence area late this afternoon and caused several accidents as a result of the icy weather.

Published on February 16, 2007

City officials push to make Lawrence an 'All-American Town'

City leaders are applying for the special designation called the 'All-America City Award' and pointing out three programs that enrich lives in Douglas County. One such program targets the littlest tikes in town.

Published on February 16, 2007

Expanding water treatment plant will cost about 4 million dollars more than expected

CIty staff now estimates the project at the Clinton Water Treatment Plant will cost more than 19 million dollars.

Published on February 16, 2007

'Cat Tracker accident victim returns home after nearly 2 months in hospital

A KU hospital spokesman says Chris Orr went home this week after spending more than a month in the rehabilitation wing of the hospital.

Published on February 16, 2007

More charges filed for man accused of exposing several women to H.I.V.

Robert Richardson was back in court yesterday in LYon County, charged with exposing two more women to the deadly virus H.I.V.

Published on February 16, 2007

Police expand technology within interrogation rooms

A taped police confession by Jason Rose became an important piece in the trial against him. Only one interrogation room was outfitted with equipment to record such conversations, now all nine have the technology.

Published on February 16, 2007

Douglas County looking to increase compensation for election day volunteers

If you are volunteering to work the polls on election day, expect to get paid about 6 dollars an hour and work 14 hours a day. But one Douglas County clerk is trying to fix that.

Published on February 16, 2007

Peanut butter recall sends workers at local food pantries into overdrive

Workers at the Salvation Army tossed out more than 120 jars of potentially contaminated peanut butter due to a nation recall.

Published on February 16, 2007

KU students will have to wait to see if they will receive new buses

Students voted earlier this week on whether to add two new student fees that would change the bus system, but only 5% of students headed to the polls.

Published on February 16, 2007

The value is going up for an already precious commodity on KU's campus

Starting Monday, the parking lot just South of Memorial Stadium will close as construction crews build a storm-water sewer from Potter Lake to 11st Street.

Published on February 16, 2007

Sometimes a pancake can speak volumes about another culture

KU's Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies hosted a pancake festival today.

Published on February 16, 2007

Piper boys roll over Santa Fe Trail; girls lose by one

Piper basketball split a pair of games against Santa Fe Trail, with the boys team winning 66-52, and the girls squad losing a tight one, 41-40.

Published on February 16, 2007

Tonganoxie girls drop first game of the season

After a roaring 17-0 start to the season, the Lady Chieftains were served their first loss by the Bonner Springs Bravettes, 41-44.

Published on February 16, 2007

Tonganoxie boys team also falls short against Bonner Springs

The ball just didn't bounce Tonganoxie's way, as the boys squad lost to the Bonner Springs Braves, 58-42.

Published on February 16, 2007

Nebraska looking to redeem last month's blow-out against KU

KU headed up to Lincoln last month and rolled over Nebraska to the tune of 76-56. The Jayhawks, however, are not expecting another blow-out on Saturday.

Published on February 16, 2007

KU women's tennis squad hosted BYU today

KU dropped all three doubles matches against BYU, but managed to win 3 of 6 singles matches. BYU narrowly escaped with the overall victory.

Published on February 16, 2007

Ukulele Lady

Audio slideshow of Emily Russell playing the ukulele for residents of the Presbyterian Manor as part of the American Music Academy Community Outreach.

Published on February 16, 2007

6News Now

Videocast for February 16

Published on February 16, 2007

Dick Johnson speaks on his business relocation

Dick Johnson, owner of Kingston Printing Inc., describes the history of his business, its expectations in relocating to Eudora and plans for future growth.

Published on February 16, 2007

Kelvin Heck assesses the market for local industrial real estate

Kelvin Heck, of Grubb & Ellis|The Winbury Group, assesses the market for industrial real estate in Lawrence and how M-Pact found the right fit by buying outside of town.

Published on February 16, 2007