Proposal to build hotel atop Mount Oread winning approval

Both neighborhood and KU leaders express support the for project 0 once dubbed Eldridge on the Hill - now tentatively called the Oread Inn.

Published on September 18, 2007

Teenage boy in hospital after being hit by car

A teenage boy who tried to cross a busy street during rush hour is in the hospital tonight. The accident happened after five Tuesday evening.

Published on September 18, 2007

Construction workers return to Highway 59

Construction workers return to Highway 59 this morning - one week after two of their co-workers died from a hit-and-run.

Published on September 18, 2007

Man in hospital after I-70 accident

A Topeka doctor is in the hospital tonight after a driver hit his car, which was pulled over on the shoulder of I-70.

Published on September 18, 2007

Trial begins in bomb threat case

The trial is underway in Federal Court for a Lawrence man accused of making threatening calls that sent schools across the district into lock-down last Spring.

Published on September 18, 2007

Man sentenced to 2 1/2 years for robbery

A judge sentences 22-year-old Frank Dead to 2 1/2 years behind bars for his role in a robbery and attempted robbery at two Lawrence convenience stores.

Published on September 18, 2007

Cokie Roberts visits Baker University

Baker University students, faculty, and alumni get a visit today from a well-known Washington journalist and author.

Published on September 18, 2007

Staff meeting interruption turns into nice surprise at local elementary school

Special Education teacher Kelley Young was shocked this afternoon to see superintendent Randy Weseman and his prize patrol present her with a Lawrence horizon Award given to outstanding second-year teachers.

Published on September 18, 2007

Dole Foods announces recall of bagged salad

Wanting to ditch the salad in your diet? This just may be the excuse you're looking for. Dole Foods announces its recall of bagged salad under the name 'Dole Hearts Delight.'

Published on September 18, 2007

KU engineers work to reduce America's reliance on oil

Leaders of KU's 'Transportation Research Institute' are aiming to add to the field of research into so-called 'Biofuels.'

Published on September 18, 2007

The KU offense features some 'Sharp' running

Three games into the 2007 Kansas football season and sophomore running back Jake Sharp already has more rushing yards he had his entire freshman campaign.

Published on September 18, 2007

Despite lop-sided score, KU was sloppy against Toledo

Even though the final score shows KU winning 45-13, the Jayhawks looked very sloppy against Toledo last Saturday evening.

Published on September 18, 2007

KU golf squad falls short at invite

Despite taking a five-shot-lead into the final round of the Kansas Invitational, the KU men's golf team fell short of a first-place finish.

Published on September 18, 2007

Jayhawk soccer squad pulls out an OT victory

The Kansas Jayhawk soccer team was able to defeat the Missouri St. Bears, but needed OT to do so. Final score, 1-0.

Published on September 18, 2007

Free State football squad ready for Friday night

An extra day of preparation may pay huge dividends for the Free State High football team this Friday night.

Published on September 18, 2007

Oread on the Hill

Journal-World reporter Chad Lawhorn describes issues at play in the 12th and Oread development proposal.

Published on September 18, 2007

6News Now

Videocast for September 18

Published on September 18, 2007

Three Questions with ... FDIC chairwoman Sheila Bair

Sheila Bair, a KU alum and chairwoman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., answers three questions about understanding finances, grappling with subprime lending rules and the taste of Joe's doughnuts

Published on September 18, 2007