Fire damages barn in Lawrence

Firefighters respond to a barn fire.

Published on July 28, 2008

Long-lost letter arrives 60 years late

1948 marked KU's first Orange Bowl appearance. Dewey defeated Truman for a day. It's also the year Gertrude Gilmore of Old West Lawrence mailed a letter to her friend Sally in Connecticut. 6News reporter Lindsey Slater delivers the story.

Published on July 28, 2008

Monday, July 28 weather at 10 p.m.

The forecast for Tuesday, July 29 calls for a high of 84 with a low around 72.

Published on July 28, 2008

Driver injured in rollover accident

Emergency workers were on the scene of a rollover accident near Tonganoxie this afternoon.

Published on July 28, 2008

Bridges not up to standards

The state sounds an alarm today about one aspect of the highway transportation system. A special task force says many bridge inspections are being done late, and the resulting paperwork is often sloppy.

Published on July 28, 2008

State may lower speed limit

Another state highway development today could impact your daily driving. The Kansas Energy Council plans to recommend lowering the speed limit on Kansas highways to 65 miles per hour.

Published on July 28, 2008

Sebelius opposes gas tax

Taxes at the pump will not go up to pay for a new transportation plan if the governor has her way.

Published on July 28, 2008

Jury chosen in murder trial

A 12-member jury is chosen in a Douglas County murder trial.

Published on July 28, 2008

4-Hers vie for top cooking, craft honors

4-Hers show off their homemade cooking and crafts at the Douglas County Fairgrounds today.

Published on July 28, 2008

Area leaders work on animal response plan

City and state leaders are beefing up plans tonight to help animals during disasters. 6News reporter Jesse Fray tells us how Lawrence appears to be ahead of the curve when it comes to helping animals that often go overlooked during a devastating event.

Published on July 28, 2008

Clinton Lake Dam road to close for repaving

Some local golfers and dog owners will have to look for a new way to go play. The next two Fridays, the road that crosses Clinton Lake Dam will be closed for day-long paving upgrades.

Published on July 28, 2008

Gaining defense advantage easier away from home

Last season it was simple: bring your opponent to memorial Stadium, and more than likely the Jayhawks would walk away victorious. However, if you were a member of the Kansas defense, Kivisto Field may not have been your preferred place to play.

Published on July 28, 2008

Hadl's #21 retired

Before his 16 years in the National Football League and his two all American seasons at Kansas, in the late 1950s running back John Hadl helped make Lawrence High what it is today.

Published on July 28, 2008

Kidcast: Andrew Zook

The record high for July 28 is 104 degrees in 1935. The record low is 52 in 2005.

Published on July 28, 2008

6 Weather Afternoon Forecast for July 28, 2008

With showers close by temperatures have stayed down so far today. The chance for showers will last through this evening.

Published on July 28, 2008

6 Weather Morning Forecast for July 28, 2008

Morning rain will curtail some of the extreme heat for the afternoon. Look for scattered showers through the mid part of the day today with our high topping out at a muggy 92 degrees this afternoon. We will see the wind out of the south between 5-15 mph and clearing skies heading into the early evening.

Published on July 28, 2008