Former LHS teacher faces prison time

A former Lawrence High School teacher faces prison time after she admits having sex with a 15-year-old student. Meredith Kane, 24, entered the plea this afternoon in Douglas County District Court after reaching a plea agreement with prosecutors in the case.

Published on July 2, 2007

Lawrence stays dry; area towns hit hard by flooding

Lawrence dodges a major bullet - getting less than two inches of rain since Wednesday, as areas to the South collect more than a foot of water in a matter of days.

Published on July 2, 2007

Eudora city council approves merger

Eudora's city council makes a vote that they say may 'ruffle some feathers' - as they approve a merger of the fire department and an independent emergency medical service.

Published on July 2, 2007

City to structure farmland plant bid

City Manager David Corliss says the city will structure a bid for the 467-acre piece of property that would ensure the city not be held legally responsible for the environmental clean-up of the former fertilizer plant.

Published on July 2, 2007

Police respond to 50 firework calls on extra day of sales

County Commissioners extended sales an extra day this year - allowing them on July 1st for the first time - and since yesterday, Lawrence police have responded to about 50 calls of fireworks in the city limits.

Published on July 2, 2007

New data compares LMH and other area hospitals

New data from the federal government shows how Lawrence Memorial Hospital and others in the area stack up when it comes to quality healthcare.

Published on July 2, 2007

New school board members officially take the helm

New school board members take the helm today - their first 'official' day on the job months after being elected.

Published on July 2, 2007

Kasold Drive reconstruction project stretches a little farther

This week, construction crews plan to re-pave the portion between 22nd and 23rd Streets.

Published on July 2, 2007

Kidcast for July 2nd, 2007

A bit of weather history, brought to you by a local youth.

Published on July 2, 2007

Roberts a household name in local golf

After two straight city titles, Conrad Roberts has become a household name on the Lawrence golf scene.

Published on July 2, 2007

Local pro Randy Towner headed to the U.S. Senior Open

Alvamar head pro Randy Towner is no stranger to T.V. cameras. In fact, the 6Sports staff bugs the 19-year ACC club pro every few weeks for our summer golf feature 'Ask the Pro.' Starting tomorrow, however, the cameras go national because Towner will tee-off in the U.S. Senior Open!

Published on July 2, 2007

Floodgates help spare most homes in Ottawa

Heavy rains have caused major flooding in many parts of eastern Kansas, but 30 miles South of Lawrence, in Ottawa, floodgates spared most homes and the downtown business district from what would have likely been a disaster.

Published on July 2, 2007

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Published on July 2, 2007

Denise Low, a professor at Haskell and the Kansas Poet Laureate

Denise Low, a professor at Haskell and the Kansas' second official Poet Laureate, reads her poem "Osage Beach Sonnets for Tom Section 1"

Published on July 2, 2007

Denise Low, a professor at Haskell and the Kansas' second official Poet Laureate

Denise Low, a professor at Haskell and the Kansas' second official Poet Laureate, reads her poem "American Robin"

Published on July 2, 2007

Denise Low, a professor at Haskell and the Kansas' second official Poet Laureate

Denise Low, a professor at Haskell and the Kansas' second official Poet Laureate, reads her poem "Two Gates"

Published on July 2, 2007

Young Musicians International Piano Competition

George Fu, 16, of Frederick, Md., is talks about his 25-minute performance that he just finished in the semi-finals of the 2007 International Institute for Young Musicians International Piano Competition on Sunday at The Lied Center.

Published on July 2, 2007