Videos for July 4, 2008
Suspect sought in student's slaying; Family, friends mourn
Police are searching for a suspect in the murder of a KU Law School student. 25-year-old Jana Mackey was found dead inside her ex-boyfriend's Lawrence home. Friends, family, and educators are remembering Jana Mackey as a delightful, motivated woman.
Published on July 4, 2008
School board member takes on new role
After 20+ years as a Teachers Association Lobbyist, he's a familiar face in Kansas education circles. But as 6News reporter George Diepenbrock shows us, school board member Craig Grant will take on a new role this year as one of the main faces of the Lawrence School District.
Published on July 4, 2008
Fireworks set to fly at Sesquicentennial Point
Friday night, Lawrence is hosting the first fireworks celebration at Sesquicentennial Point near Clinton Lake.
Published on July 4, 2008
First-grader reached 700 book mark
Most first-grade students work to improve their reading skills through the course of the school year. But few - if any - have reading goals like Tonganoxie's Blake Phillips. 6News reporter Mark Boyle has more on the student's amazing accomplishment.
Published on July 4, 2008
Friday, July 4 weather at 10 p.m.
The forecast for Saturday, July 5 calls for a high of 88 with a low around 62.
Published on July 4, 2008
Wayne Simien returns to Lawrence
In his four years at KU, he became a consensus All-American, Big 12 Player of the Year, and a Wooden and Naismith awards finalist. Now, former KU great Wayne Simien has returned to where it all started.
Published on July 4, 2008
Patriotism shines in Old West Lawrence Parade
Some sights and sounds from the annual Old West Lawrence Children's Fourth of July Parade.
Published on July 4, 2008
Murdered KU student remembered, mourned
The Fourth of July holiday has been tarnished by tragedy after a KU Law School student was found dead in her ex-boyfriend's home. A second-degree murder warrant has been issued for Adolfo Garcia-Nunez in connection with the death of Jana Lynne Mackey.
Published on July 4, 2008
2004 video: Mackey organizes trip to D.C.
Jana Mackey organized a trip to a women's march in Washington D.C., in this April 23, 2004 6News report.
Published on July 4, 2008
Investigation begins into death of KU student
Lawrence Police officers are conducting an investigation at 409 Mich., where the body of 25-year-old Kansas University student Jana Lynne Mackey was discovered Thursday night.
Published on July 4, 2008
6 Weather 9:30 a.m. Forecast for July 4, 2008
Temperatures will remain cool for today with a 10 a.m. temperatures of 74 degrees and a comfortable daytime high of 83 degrees. Look for mostly sunny skies with a few afternoon clouds for the afternoon. If you are planning to head out to watch the fireworks tonight at Clinton Lake, expect the temperature to be in the mid-70s with a few passing clouds! Have a great 4th of July!
Published on July 4, 2008
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