KU asked to carve $15M out of budget

Grim budget times for the state could translate into substantial budget cuts at KU. The Kansas Board of Regents requested all state universities trim budgets by 7 percent.

Published on July 21, 2008

Man dies in highway motorcycle accident

A 55-year-old Tonganoxie man dies in a weekend motorcycle accident on Highway 16, west of Tonganoxie.

Published on July 21, 2008

Suspect in hit-and-run fatality to make first court appearance

A Lawrence man charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run accident will make his first court appearance tomorrow.

Published on July 21, 2008

Local residents work together to save 'The T'

Standing room only Monday night at the Lawrence Public Library as local residents come together in a first-ever Town Hall-style meeting - all to discuss ways to save 'The T.'

Published on July 21, 2008

Battle over groundwater could reach new depths

The battle over groundwater in the fertile Kansas River Valley is about to reach new depths.

Published on July 21, 2008

Basehor City Council passes easy vote

Proponents of the new Basehor Town Center and Basehor Elementary School enjoyed their easiest City Council vote to date.

Published on July 21, 2008

Tonganoxie city employees able to continue use of work vehicles

Tonganoxie city employees who currently take city vehicles home daily, will be able to continue doing so.

Published on July 21, 2008

Yesterday was last chance to register for Aug. 5 primary

Today marked the voter registration deadline for the August primary election.

Published on July 21, 2008

Election profiles: 2nd District Douglas County Commission

A local race that will send voters to the polls is that for the 2nd District Douglas County Commission seat. Tonight, 6News reporter Jesse Fray profiles two Republicans vying for the position - and what they promise to bring to the table.

Published on July 21, 2008

Fire caused by oily rags, official says

Discarded oily rags are blamed for a house fire Sunday evening in northern Lawrence.

Published on July 21, 2008

KidCast by Ting Ting Shi

Ting Ting Shi gives tonight's KidCast.

Published on July 21, 2008

Monday, July 21 weather at 10 p.m.

The forecast for Tuesday, July 22 calls for a high of 94 with a low around 71.

Published on July 21, 2008

Morris twins busy preparing for upcoming hoops season

The twin towers known as 'The Twins' have officially landed in Kansas. Philadelphia prep phenoms Marcus and Markieff Morris arrived at KU last week. On a nightly basis, they can be found playing basketball in Kansas City. Andrew Baker has more...

Published on July 21, 2008

Lew Perkins honored in Time Magazine

Time Magazine readers have ranked KU Athletics Director Lew Perkins among the top 10 sports executives in the world.

Published on July 21, 2008

6 Weather Afternoon Forecast for July 21, 2008

Temperatures will continue to stay hot with a heat index over 100 degrees through the afternoon. We have an isolated chance of thundershowers as we get through the early evening leaving us with a 9 p.m. temperature of 81 degrees. The wind will provide little relief as we look at a breeze from the south between 5-10 mph. Some showers may linger for part of the overnight.

Published on July 21, 2008

6 Weather Noon Forecast for July 21, 2008

Another warm day today, with clouds expected to roll in later this afternoon and a chance of scattered rain this evening.

Published on July 21, 2008

6 Weather 9:30 a.m. Forecast for July 21, 2008

Today will be hot and sunny, the heat index will be in excess of 100°. There is a chance for some rain tonight into tomorrow.

Published on July 21, 2008