Wednesday, July 23 weather at 10 p.m.

The forecast for Thursday, July 24 calls for a high of 93 with a low around 71.

Published on July 23, 2008

Tacha, Flory to face off in county Republican race

Our in-depth primary election coverage continues with the 3rd district Douglas County Commission race.

Published on July 23, 2008

Japanese students visit Lawrence

Lawrence plays host to a group of middle school and high school students from Hiratsuka, Japan. The visiting youngsters dropped by Pinckney School and spent time with members of the Boys and Girls Club.

Published on July 23, 2008

City, police negotiations require mediator

A federal mediator will help solve a wage dispute between Lawrence police officers and city leaders.

Published on July 23, 2008

Man pleas guilty in murder

An Olathe man pleads guilty today to the kidnap, rape and murder of an Overland Park teenager.

Published on July 23, 2008

YouTube aids vandalism investigation

Lawrence and Shawnee police receive help from an unlikely internet source in an apparent vandalism spree in the area.

Published on July 23, 2008

Reesing ready for start of season

After a sophomore season that featured 33 touchdown passes and nearly 3500 yards through the air with only seven interceptions, what possibly could be next for junior QB Todd Reesing and the Kansas offense?

Published on July 23, 2008

Hawks enter 2009 with high expectations

Spending a summer in Lawrence after a 12-1 football season that included an Orange Bowl Victory has been a joy for the Kansas football team.

Published on July 23, 2008

Eudora football team hard at work

The high school football season is rapidly approaching, and for the Eudora Cardinals, 2009 kicks off on the road. This week, however, Gregg Webb's team is at home, taking on summer camp.

Published on July 23, 2008

Jacobs honored by Northern League

Congratulations to Kansas City T-Bones outfielder Greg Jacobs.

Published on July 23, 2008

Businesses adjusting to minimum wage increases

The federal minimum wage rate increases to $6.55 an hour Thursday, which will affect thousands of paychecks in Kansas.

Published on July 23, 2008

6 Weather Afternoon Forecast for July 23, 2008

Temperatures will stay near 90 degrees for the afternoon with the heat index near 100 degrees. Our rain chances are slim for this afternoon and evening with better chances moving in tomorrow. Look for a 9 PM temperature of 85 degrees with the wind out of the SE between 5 and 15 mph.

Published on July 23, 2008

6 Weather Noon Forecast for July 23, 2008

There's a slight possibility of thundershowers, but today should be mainly clear with a high of 90.

Published on July 23, 2008

6 Weather 9:30 a.m. Forecast for July 23, 2008

We are looking at another humid afternoon with only a slight chance of an isolated thundershower late in the day. Look for a 10 AM temperature of 82 degrees with an afternoon high of 90 degrees. The wind will remain out of the east to southeast into the afternoon between 10-20 mph.

Published on July 23, 2008

A cold treat

Tad Gellender of Tad's Tropical Sno demonstrates shaving and flavoring ice.

Published on July 23, 2008

Chuck Soules, Part 1

Chuck Soules, director of public works for the city of Lawrence, describes how some projects "linger on" past the start of school.

Published on July 23, 2008

Chuck Soules, Part 2

Chuck Soules, director of public works for the city of Lawrence, explains how spreading out projects can help keep costs down, and driver inconveniences to a minimum.

Published on July 23, 2008