Wednesday, July 2 weather at 10 p.m.

The forecast for Thursday, July 3 calls for a high of 81 with a low around 67.

Published on July 2, 2008

Law enforcement agencies gather to pay respects for deceased lieutenant

Law enforcement agencies from across the region gather to pay their respects to a Douglas County Sheriff's lieutenant killed in a bicycle accident.

Published on July 2, 2008

One charge dismissed in double homicide

One of two felony murder charges is dropped against a Lawrence teenager charged in a double fatality shooting in East Lawrence last month.

Published on July 2, 2008

Plaintiff denounces Collins' response

Court papers filed by a woman accusing KU basketball player Sherron Collins of assaulting her in a campus apartment last year ask a judge to deny Collins' request to set aside a civil lawsuit.

Published on July 2, 2008

Eudora School District nets $750,000 federal grant

A major financial windfall for the Eudora School District tonight.

Published on July 2, 2008

Highway project closes down popular fueling stop

Pumps at a popular fueling stop along 59 Highway are dry - for good. And, it's all to make way for a new highway project.

Published on July 2, 2008

Burrito King hit with $1,250 fine

The owner of a Lawrence Mexican restaurant has been fined after the state says it found repeated health violations at the business.

Published on July 2, 2008

Strings sing at gazebo in South Park

Some young musicians take the stage today at the South Park gazebo.

Published on July 2, 2008

State champions make good on bet

A group of state champions makes good on a bet in downtown Lawrence this afternoon.

Published on July 2, 2008

KU trumpets its triumphs with new I-70 turnpike signs

New signs along I-70 boast KU's recent academic and athletic achievements.

Published on July 2, 2008

Eagle Bend golf course turning 10-years-old

On Thursday - it's party time at Eagle Bend Golf Course! The first and only public course owned and operated by the city of Lawrence turns 10-years-old!

Published on July 2, 2008

Picnic prices on the rise

With food prices on the rise, the cost of your average Fourth of July picnic has gone up a bit. How much exactly? Let's take a look.

Published on July 2, 2008

Severe Weather Update for 7 p.m. on July 2, 2008

Douglas County is under a severe thunderstorm warning until 7:45 p.m.

Published on July 2, 2008

Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center

Some Lawrence swimmers say pool price increases have made a difference in how often they use the center.

Published on July 2, 2008

Branson explains case law

Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson: "There's kind of a quirk in our felony murder case law, if you will. It provides that essentially that if the person that does the justifiable killing is doing so in a lawful manner, in this case, defending their home, then the co-defendant felon cannot be held accountable for that killing."

Published on July 2, 2008

DA discusses dropped charge in shooting case

Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson: "When we originally had the case, we didn't have all the information into the District Attorney's office as far as the exact occurrences and the exact steps in the occurrences of the killing of the two individuals, so we charged it, and charged both counts. Since then, additional investigation has been done. We've reviewed the situation and in accordance with Kansas state law, or case law under the Kansas Supreme Court, we have to drop the second charge."

Published on July 2, 2008

6 Weather 2:30 p.m. Forecast for July 2, 2008

A potential for afternoon and evening thunderstorms today, as temperatures soar into the 90s. Watch Jennifer for the latest.

Published on July 2, 2008

6 Weather Noon Forecast for July 2, 2008

Early morning showers cooled things down, but expect a hot and humid afternoon to come, with a high of 93 expected.

Published on July 2, 2008

Share the Road

Lawrence Bicycle Club's Randy Breeden shares his thoughts on how motorists and cyclists can share the road safely before the group's Wednesday ride.

Published on July 2, 2008

6 Weather 9:30 a.m. Forecast for July 2, 2008

After a quick dowsing for the morning, look for partly cloudy skies for the afternoon. Temperatures will top out around 82 degrees for the 10:00 with mostly cloudy skies and jump up to 93 degrees this afternoon. Thundershowers are likely this evening as a cold front pushes back this direction bringing us showers possibly lasting until midnight.

Published on July 2, 2008