Tuesday, August 26 weather at 10 p.m.

The forecast for Wednesday, August 27 calls for a high of 85 with a low around 60.

Published on August 26, 2008

KU medicinal chemistry aide arrested for reportedly making illegal drug

A KU staff member is in trouble with the law and faces termination from his job.

Published on August 26, 2008

DEA assists in drug arrest

Lawrence police arrest a man on drug charges in connection with a possible meth lab uncovered in a south Lawrence neighborhood Friday.

Published on August 26, 2008

House fire ruled to be intentionally set

Investigators say arson is to blame in an east Lawrence house fire Sunday night.

Published on August 26, 2008

Fatal hit-and-run trial nearing

A judge will hear evidence next month in the case of a Lawrence man charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run accident.

Published on August 26, 2008

City approves 1.5% raise for police, firefighters

City Commissioners unanimously approved new labor contracts for Lawrence police officers and firefighters Tuesday night.

Published on August 26, 2008

KU students busy buying textbooks

Classes just started at KU, but students are already looking forward to selling their books back at the end of the semester.

Published on August 26, 2008

Sebelius speech praises Obama, takes 'serious hacks' at McCain

Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius takes center stage tonight at the Democratic National Convention in Denver.

Published on August 26, 2008

Director of emergency communications to retire

A long-time public servant announces his retirement from the Douglas County Emergency Communications Department.

Published on August 26, 2008

Arts center restarts search for director

The Lawrence Arts Center reopens its search for a new director.

Published on August 26, 2008

The school year caught in a flash

In a flash - a yearbook photo can define each grade of your education. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater was at picture day today to make sure 7th graders were ready for their close-ups.

Published on August 26, 2008

City, KU offer free parking, shuttle

KU football fans can catch a free ride to this weekend's season opener, thanks to the city of Lawrence.

Published on August 26, 2008

Mangino eager to start 2008 season

Oddsmakers say the Kansas football team is a 37 point favorite this weekend at home against Florida International. But that made-up number does little to ease Mark Mangino's week one jitters...

Published on August 26, 2008

Ballard fills vacancy left by Chalmers

Bill Self didn't need long to find Ronnie Chalmers' replacement. On Tuesday, KU's head basketball coach named for KU guard Brett Ballard the new Director of Basketball Operations.

Published on August 26, 2008

Piper High football team ready to play on new turf

It's an exciting week to be a Piper High football player. Over the weekend, the Pirates watched as their old grass field was replaced by state-of-the-art field turf. It's perfect timing for a team that's ready to run in 2008.

Published on August 26, 2008

KU soccer team ranked no. 25

After whipping 20th ranked Purdue last Friday, 3-0, the Kansas soccer team finds itself ranked!

Published on August 26, 2008

6 Weather Afternoon Forecast for Aug. 26, 2008

Mostly sunny skies will continue the rest of the afternoon and evening. Here's Jennifer with a look at afternoon temperatures.

Published on August 26, 2008

6 Weather Morning Forecast for Aug. 26, 2008

After a cool start to the day, plenty of sunshine will help keep our temperatures in the mid 80's. Look for an afternoon high around 85 degrees with a light wind out of the southeast by late-day. Our evening temperature will topple down to 61 degrees with partly cloudy skies and a southeast wind between 5-10 mph.

Published on August 26, 2008