Videos for August 11, 2008
Monday, August 11 weather at 10 p.m.
The forecast for Tuesday, August 12 calls for a high of 86 with a low around 66.
Published on August 11, 2008
Agencies urge city to avoid budget cuts
Social Service leaders gather to urge City Commissioners to reconsider budget cuts to several agencies that provide drug and alcohol counseling.
Published on August 11, 2008
School district reduces property tax levy
The Lawrence School Board reduces a mill levy as it approves the budget for the upcoming school year.
Published on August 11, 2008
Fire destroys two-story building
Fire destroys a two-story building at a southern Leavenworth County home.
Published on August 11, 2008
Farmers concerned about enforcement of truck route policy
Traffic on 23rd Street may get a little busier, thanks to an unlikely source - farmers.
Published on August 11, 2008
County to help pay for Eudora traffic study
Douglas County Commissioners agree to pay for half of the cost of a traffic study on a new I-70 interchange, but say the county needs to get back more specific results than mere numbers.
Published on August 11, 2008
Teachers preparing for school year
While students won't be in Lawrence public schools until Wednesday, teachers around the district were in school for their first day - today.
Published on August 11, 2008
Eudora officials concerned with traffic issues as school begins
With the first day of classes in Eudora just days away, students are beginning to think about the year ahead. School officials have long been in the planning stage - most notably discussions over the traffic concerns associated with construction over the Church Street bridge.
Published on August 11, 2008
Brandon Woods to receive award for resident care
A Lawrence nursing home earns statewide recognition for it's 'homey' atmosphere.
Published on August 11, 2008
The record high for August 11 is 111 in 1934. The record low is 55 in 1931.
Published on August 11, 2008
Former Firebird Ryan Murphy ready to contribute for Jayhawks
Redshirt freshman cornerback Ryan Murphy knows all about the transfer process. His twin brother, Brian, left KU this summer to pursue more playing time at Emporia State. Now, for the first time in their football careers, the two Free State High products will be wearing different uniforms.
Published on August 11, 2008
Boyd-Anderson leaving KU football team
Kansas coach Mark Mangino's backfield got a little thinner on Monday after running back Carmon Boyd-Anderson announced he is leaving the team.
Published on August 11, 2008
6 Weather Afternoon Forecast for Aug. 11, 2008
Extra clouds around today are keeping temperatures in the mid 80s. And it looks like the clouds will linger the rest of today.
Published on August 11, 2008
6 Weather Morning Forecast for Aug. 11, 2008
More clouds are expected today as temperatures remain below average. We're heading up to 86 for a high today.
Published on August 11, 2008
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