Overnight weather for August 5, 2010

Temperatures will dip below 70 degrees overnight and the air should feel comfortable. Expect the weather to return to the 90s Thursday, even though it will feel cooler.

Published on August 4, 2010

Llama contest features Eudora brothers

The llama competition at the 2010 Douglas County Fair featured a sibling rivalry between two Eudora brothers. The brothers look to hone their skills and return to the competition next year.

Published on August 4, 2010

First Main Street Live in Eudora

The first Main Street Live segment of 6News at 6 took place in Eudora Wednesday. The news crew filmed the segment at the Eudora public pool.

Published on August 4, 2010

6News team in Eudora for Main Street Live

The 6News team took on Eudora Wednesday for the first Main Street Live segment of the season. The crew set up around the Eudora public pool.

Published on August 4, 2010

Main Street Live weather forecast

Matt Elwell reports the weather forecast live from Eudora.

Published on August 4, 2010

Eudora police, fire chiefs settling in

New police and fire department chiefs are settling in to Eudora life. Both say they have been learning quickly and benefiting from having one another around.

Published on August 4, 2010

Main Street Live: Eudora brothers in llama show

Two Eudora brothers competed in the 2010 Douglas County Fair llama show. Both say they will train their animals and compete again next year.

Published on August 4, 2010

Main Street Live: KU's first fall practice

The KU football team took to the field Wednesday for its first practice of the fall season. The Jayhawks will look to improve on last year's record while adjusting to a new head coach.

Published on August 4, 2010

Eudora coach switching sports

Former Eudora football coach Gregg Webb is now the coach of the boys basketball team. Webb will take over official duties heading into this year's season.

Published on August 4, 2010

New Eudora field nearing completion

The new Eudora stadium is scheduled to be completed before the first game of the Cardinals' football season. The home opener is set for September 10, 2010.

Published on August 4, 2010

6News team interacts with Eudora crowd

After shooting Main Street Live in Eudora Wednesday, the 6News crew got the chance to interact with some of the children at the public pool. They were more than happy to jump in for the cameras.

Published on August 4, 2010

Police chief Olin set to retire

Lawrence Police Chief Ron Olin will retire from the force effective September 1. Olin was the police chief for the past 23 years.

Published on August 4, 2010

Debate concerning coal plant continues

The debate over whether to build a new coal-powered plant in Kansas continued in Salina Wednesday. The plant would be built in western Kansas.

Published on August 4, 2010

Woman suffers minor injuries in accident

A woman who ran her vehicle into a local building suffered only minor injuries Wednesday. The accident occurred Wednesday afternoon.

Published on August 4, 2010

KU changes graduation time

Kansas University has decided to change the start time for graduation to 10:30 a.m. on May 22 to avoid the summer heat. The ceremony has typically begun at 2:30 p.m.

Published on August 4, 2010

Suspect in shooting to appear in court

The suspect arresting in relation to the shooting at The Exchange is scheduled to appear in court Thursday. The suspect is charged with six counts of second-degree attempted murder.

Published on August 4, 2010

Court date set in church protest case

A court date has been set in a case involving the Westboro Baptist Church. The church is being sued after protesting a family's funeral. The church claims the protest is protected under free speech.

Published on August 4, 2010

Local police, fire crews to get raises

Local police and fire department employees are set to get an increase in pay next year. The city commission approved the raise Wednesday.

Published on August 4, 2010

State leaders encourage farmers' market attendance

State leaders are encouraging people to attend one of the state's 92 farmers' markets this month. August is farmers' market month.

Published on August 4, 2010

Road work to slow 31st Street traffic

Scheduled road construction on 31st Street will slow traffic through the area. The road work is set to begin Monday.

Published on August 4, 2010

KU football starts fall practice

The KU football team began fall practices Wednesday on the KU campus. The team will look to improve under new head coach Turner Gill.

Published on August 4, 2010

Jam judged at county fair

Jam was the item of the day at the Douglas County Fair Wednesday. Judges tasted various jams and dished out blue ribbons for the winners.

Published on August 4, 2010

Party at the pool for Main Street Live: Eudora

The Channel 6 News crew and Broadband Man were out at the Eudora Public Pool on Wednesday evening for a live news broadcast — and a pool party.

Published on August 4, 2010

Jayhawks take to practice fields

Members of the Kansas football team braved the August heat Wednesday for the first fall football practice.

Published on August 4, 2010

6 Weather Morning Forecast for Aug. 4, 2010

A cold front will move through Northeast Kansas today. It will provide the area with a chance for showers and thunderstorms by the afternoon.

Published on August 4, 2010

Commuter forecast for August 4, 2010

Storms will stay north of I-70 this Wednesday morning and temperatures will be in the 70s, but by afternoon watch out for some isolated thunderstorms.

Published on August 4, 2010