A simple job turns into a potentially dangerous situation for workers on the Kansas Turnpike

KTA crews emptying the trash along I-70 discovered a suspicious looking white powder. The substance forced three people to seek medical treatment and blocked off traffic to a portion of the Lawrence Service Center for hours.

Published on March 9, 2007

Bar and nightclub owners could need a new license to do business in Lawrence

City Commissioners will discuss whether to create a new entertainment venue licensing system when they meet next week.

Published on March 9, 2007

A landmark piece of artwork at Haskell is damaged

Witnesses say the 'War Mother Memorial' bronze statue was pushed off its base and onto the ground this afternoon, causing an estimated $16,000 in damage.

Published on March 9, 2007

Lawrence Police searching for two men in connection with recent dorm room crime

Lawrence Police are asking for your help in identifying two men that may have information about a recent string of dorm room break-ins at KU.

Published on March 9, 2007

KU leadership group is in favor of proposed Domestic Partner Registry

The 57 member University Senate voted unanimously at its March 1st meeting to support the idea of a Domestic Partnership Registry.

Published on March 9, 2007

School Board to consider major changes to ESL program

Instead of operating just two elementary sites where non-English speaking students can attend school - board members will consider increasing that number based on how much they can reasonably accomplish and afford.

Published on March 9, 2007

Lawrence School District names top teachers for the year

Pinckney Kindergarten teacher Lynn Heffley earned the award for elementary teacher of the year while Lawrence High School English teacher Ron Lang won the secondary teacher of the year award.

Published on March 9, 2007

President Bush is on a seven-day trip to Latin America

Today, President Bush is in Brazil, where he and Brazil's president highlighted a planned ethanol deal.

Published on March 9, 2007

Hundreds of runners expected to shuffle their way into an early St. Patrick's Day celebration

This weekend the Annual Shamrock Shuffle takes place on the Kansas River Levee in North Lawrence.

Published on March 9, 2007

One-vehicle accident leaves driver with head injuries

An emergency helicopter took a female victim to a Kansas City area hospital after her car slammed into a brick wall at the Harvard Square Apartments.

Published on March 9, 2007

Art a la Carte

Andre De Shields - a Broadway actor, singer, writer, composer, lyricist, choreographer, director and educator - is on the Kansas University campus this weekend to work with students and talk to the public.

Published on March 9, 2007

Free State boys knocked out of tournament

The BV West Jaguars knocked the Free State Firebirds out of the Boys 6A State Tournament with a final score of 52-41.

Published on March 9, 2007

Lady Chieftains fall to Colby Eagles in OT

After an amazing season, the Tonganoxie girls basketball team has been eliminated from the state tournament by the Colby Eagles, losing 73-67 in OT.

Published on March 9, 2007

Piper Pirates fall to Monarchs

The #3 Piper Pirates were held to just 30 points against the #2 TMP-Hays Monarchs in a losing effort at the State Tournament.

Published on March 9, 2007

Free State girls eliminated by #1 Wichita Heights

The season is over for the Free State girl's basketball team after a 73-49 loss to the Wichita Heights Falcons in the 6A Girls State Basketball Tournament.

Published on March 9, 2007

Jayhawks use big second half to top OU in Big 12 tourney

After a stagnant first period, an inspired Jayhawk's squad held off the Oklahoma Sooners in route to a 64-47 victory in the Big 12 Tournament.

Published on March 9, 2007

6News Now

Videocast for March 9

Published on March 9, 2007

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Published on March 9, 2007

Curious Collections: KU Archives

View an audio slideshow featuring the many Jayhawk treasures tucked away inside the Kansas University Archives.

Published on March 9, 2007