Overnight weather for August 9, 2010

A warm night won't yield much relief from the heat with temperatures hanging near 80 degrees. Monday will be more of the same as triple digits are expected.

Published on August 8, 2010

District leaders reflect on first day jitters

With the summer winding down and children preparing to return to school, some district leaders took time to reflect on their first days in school. Most classes will begin during the next two weeks.

Published on August 8, 2010

Student-built housing still on market

Energy-efficient houses built by KU architecture students aren't selling well in the down economy. The Studio 804 program, which is a non-profit, will have to seek out community funding for its next projects.

Published on August 8, 2010

Hundreds attend funeral for crash victims

Three children died from injuries suffered during a motor vehicle accident last week. About 400 people turned out for the funeral, which was held in Topeka.

Published on August 8, 2010

Man arrested after making threats

A Lawrence man was arrested Sunday morning after threatening another individual. The incident, which was a domestic dispute, ended with the man in jail on two counts of aggravated assault.

Published on August 8, 2010

Funeral costs have families weighing options

The number of people choosing to cremate their loved ones after death has risen 10 percent since 2004. The trend also applies to Lawrence residents.

Published on August 8, 2010

Couple survives carbon monoxide scare

A Tonganoxie couple discovered the hard way they had a carbon monoxide leak in their home. After getting sick and feeling the effects, they were treated at an area hospital. The couple have since installed several detectors in their home.

Published on August 8, 2010

Wichita program getting kids rolling

A program for disabled children in Wichita is helping them get on and ride bicycles for the first time. The program starts the kids off in an ice rink with rollers instead of training wheels.

Published on August 8, 2010

Jayhawk returns for sixth year on field

Angus Quigley is taking advantage of a sixth year of eligibility by getting on the KU football field. The super senior has played a variety of positions in his time at KU.

Published on August 8, 2010

Fair wraps up with barnyard competition

The 2010 Douglas County Fair came to a close Saturday evening. Children had the chance to compete in events they'd been training for all week with the Barnyard Olympics.

Published on August 8, 2010

Afternoon weather for August 8, 2010

A view from the 6News TowerCam.

Published on August 8, 2010

Morning weather for August 8, 2010

A view from the 6News Towercam.

Published on August 8, 2010

Superintendant Rick Doll

Superintendant Rick Doll describes his memories of the first day of school.

Published on August 8, 2010

Teacher Marissa Diener

First-year teacher Marissa Diener describes her memories of the first day of school.

Published on August 8, 2010

Learning coach Cheryl Wright

Learning coach Cheryl Wright describes her memories of the first day of school.

Published on August 8, 2010

School board member Scott Morgan

School board member Scott Morgan describes his memories of the first day of school.

Published on August 8, 2010

LEA President Valerie Johnson-Powell

LEA President Valerie Johnson-Powell describes her memories of the first day of school.

Published on August 8, 2010

Woodlawn School principal Jeanne Fridell

Woodlawn School principal Jeanne Fridell describes her memories of the first day of school.

Published on August 8, 2010

Overnight weather for August 8, 2010

A view from the 6News Towercam.

Published on August 8, 2010