Overnight weather for August 6, 2010

It's going to be cool again overnight with temperatures dropping below 70 for the second straight night. The heat will be back but less intense Friday with a high near 90.

Published on August 5, 2010

Bike polo popularity growing

The popularity of bike polo is growing in Lawrence. The Scary Larry Kansas bike polo team practices and plays more than three times each week.

Published on August 5, 2010

Public library holds Last Splash Bash

With summer drawing to a close, the public library held its Last Splash Bash downtown Thursday. Children listened to music and had the change to dunk their librarians in the dunk tank.

Published on August 5, 2010

KU reviewing business school spending

Kansas University will be conducting a review into how the school of business is spending its money. Complaints from students in the school state they agreed to pay more for a better education and the school has yet to deliver.

Published on August 5, 2010

Shooting suspect charged in court

The suspect in the weekend shooting at the Exchange appeared in court Thursday. The suspect was charged with one count of second degree attempted murder and five counts of aggravated battery.

Published on August 5, 2010

Vacant building has new businesses

A vacant building on south Iowa Street will now be home to three new businesses. The Topeka-based stores will sell mostly furniture items.

Published on August 5, 2010

New day care law helps protect children

Lexie's Law requires all day-care providers to obtain a license and undergo an initial inspection, among other safety measures.

Published on August 5, 2010

Baby giraffe undergoes surgery

A new giraffe at the Topeka Zoo underwent surgery to try to fix its legs. The progress and effectiveness of the procedure will be evaluated on a day-to-day basis.

Published on August 5, 2010

County jail hands tend to new garden

A garden planted near the Douglas County Jail is being tended by staff members and inmates. Staff members plan to continue the garden next year.

Published on August 5, 2010

Selby not yet cleared by NCAA

KU's top new recruit Josh Selby has not yet been cleared to play by the NCAA. Selby's mother said she is confident no problems will arise from the NCAA's actions.

Published on August 5, 2010

KU QB job still not settled

The starting quarterback job for Kansas University is still a mystery. Both Jordan Webb and Kale Pick are front runners for the position, which may not be assigned until the first game draws near.

Published on August 5, 2010

Former Firebird in all-star game

Former Firebird standout Chantay Caron took part in the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association all-star game Thursday. Caron will join the Kansas State Wildcats in the fall.

Published on August 5, 2010

Commuter Forecast for Aug. 5, 2010

It's slightly cooler out there this afternoon, and only the usual delays are expected.

Published on August 5, 2010

6 Weather Morning Forecast for Aug. 5, 2010

The second half of the work week is looking much better than the first. Some drier air will continue to filter into the area through the day Thursday. Afternoon highs will top out in the upper 80s and lower 90s, which is a far cry from our recent bout of triple-digit heat.

Published on August 5, 2010

Commuter forecast for August 5, 2010

The morning drive will be in some comfortable weather with temperatures hanging in the low 70s. Skies should be partly cloudy to mostly sunny with no weather-related traffic delays to slow you down.

Published on August 5, 2010