Proposed changes to district's ESL program enrage dozens of parents and teachers

Proposed changes to the district's English as a Second Language Program enrage dozens of parents and teachers from one local elementary school.

Published on March 12, 2007

Controversial road project gets underway today in Douglas County

The bridge over the Kanas River that connects Perry and Lecompton closes today for the next five months.

Published on March 12, 2007

Candidates for City Commission survive only neighborhood forum

A vocal crowd of about 25 attended tonight's City Commission Candidate debate, hosted by the North Lawrence Improvement Association.

Published on March 12, 2007

City to discuss banning grills on decks and patios of apartment complexes

Lawrence fire and medical leaders are proposing a new fire code that would ban open flame grills from the wooden decks of apartment complexes with three or more units.

Published on March 12, 2007

Trial begins today for Chrstipher Belone

Christopher Belone faces a number of charges - including second degree murder and kidnapping - in connection with the death of his live-in girlfriend of seven years, Linda Begay.

Published on March 12, 2007

Baldwin School Administrator not letting injury affect job

Police say a student attacked the Baldwin City Primary Center Principal with his hands, feet, teeth and possibly caused a broken rib on February 27th.

Published on March 12, 2007

Update on hazardous materials incident on the Turnpike

Kansas Turnpike officials say the unidentified powder found in a trash can was disposed of - and won't be investigated further.

Published on March 12, 2007

Incubator for high-tech businesses celebrates a milestone

Nine businesses served by the 'Lawrence Regional Technology Center' have attracted more than 60 million dollars in financing during the past four years.

Published on March 12, 2007

Lawrence microburst - one year later

Around 8 am on Sunday, March 12th, 2006 - a microburst with straight line winds in excess of 80 mph tore through the city - damaging scores of buildings and causing an estimated 8 million dollars in damage.

Published on March 12, 2007

KU still picking up the pieces from microburst

School officials have made headway on a lot of projects related to the March 12th, 2006 microburst, but there is still work to be done...

Published on March 12, 2007

Jayhawk fans ready for trip to the Windy City

Local travel agents say Chicago's proximity to Kansas makes it easy and relatively cheap for fans to see tournament action up close.

Published on March 12, 2007

Kidcast for March 12th, 2007

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

Published on March 12, 2007

Jayhawks greeted with "Hero's welcome" after winning the Big 12 Conference Title

Late last night, the Kansas Jayhawks returned from Oklahoma City only to be greeted by several happy fans cheering on the victorious 'Hawks.

Published on March 12, 2007

Jayhawks ordered to rest until their first round opponent is revealed

Upon earning the #1 seed in the NCAA tournament, the Jayhawks must await the results of a 'play-in' game to determine their first round match-up.

Published on March 12, 2007

Play-in preview: Florida A&M

KU will play the winner of the NCAA Tournament play-in game between Florida A&M and Niagra. Here we take a look at one of those teams: Florida A&M.

Published on March 12, 2007

Play-in preview: Niagra

KU will play the winner of the NCAA Tournament play-in game between Florida A&M and Niagra. Here we take a look at one of those teams: Niagra.

Published on March 12, 2007

Piper High says goodbye to head boys basketball coach

Head boys basketball coach David Hall is resigning after 15 seasons as the Piper Pirates head man to spend more time with his young family.

Published on March 12, 2007

Free State basketball celebrates a postseason first

Last week marked the first time in Free State High history that both the boys and girls basketball teams made it to the state tournament in the same year.

Published on March 12, 2007

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Videocast for March 12

Published on March 12, 2007