Overnight weather for August 24, 2010

It's going to feel cool overnight with temperatures dropping into the 60s with increasing clouds. Tuesday will see temperatures climb into the 80s with a chance for some rain early in the day.

Published on August 23, 2010

Deer damages downtown department store

A young deer romped through downtown Lawrence and crashed through a window at Weavers. The deer then escaped with unknown injuries.

Published on August 23, 2010

KU to enforce new chalking policy

KU will no longer allow just anyone to chalk on its campus sidewalks. A new policy aimed at preventing student drinking on campus will allow only student groups to use chalk as a way to advertise events.

Published on August 23, 2010

Police investigating KU rape report

Lawrence police are investigating an alleged rape that occurred at a KU fraternity Saturday night. The suspect appeared in court Monday.

Published on August 23, 2010

Car chase suspect charged in court

A suspect in a weekend car chase incident was charged in court Monday with several crimes. The person was arrested in North Lawrence after leading police on a brief chase through town.

Published on August 23, 2010

Shooting suspect appears in court

A man charged in a drive-by shooting incident early Sunday was in court Monday for his actions. The man reportedly fired a gun at another car on 23rd Street.

Published on August 23, 2010

Haskell student in court for burglary

A Haskell Indian Nations University student was in court Monday after breaking into a Lawrence home Saturday. Police found the student inside the house where nothing was reported stolen.

Published on August 23, 2010

School board discussing boundaries

The Lawrence school board is set to begin discussing new ways of deciding which students in Lawrence attend which schools. The plan is part of the list of goals the school board is setting out to achieve.

Published on August 23, 2010

KU library bigger, brighter

Anshutz Library on the KU campus has benefited from some summer renovations and now KU students will too. The library is now bigger and more lighting should make it better for studying students.

Published on August 23, 2010

Meals on Wheels suffers resource reduction

The Meals on Wheels program suffered a reduction in resources. The USDA decided in June to lower the program's priority for bonus food commodities.

Published on August 23, 2010

KU flag pole snaps in summer storm

One of the iconic flag poles on top of Fraser Hall snapped during a summer storm Friday. Repairs of the damaged pole, which marks one of the highest points in Lawrence, are being looked into.

Published on August 23, 2010

Damaged portion of fitness center reopens

A portion of KU's recreation and fitness center reopened Monday after a broken sprinkler head dumped water on some of the hardwood courts. Employees at the center said they are looking into ways to prevent this kind of incident in the future.

Published on August 23, 2010

Kidcast: Daniel Page

The 6News Kidcast weather segment for August 23, 2010.

Published on August 23, 2010

KU planning for rivalry game parking

The University has a parking plan for the thousands of people who are expected to attend the KU football game against Kansas State on October 14. Twelve lots near the stadium will be closed the night before the game with an additional nine lots being closed on game day.

Published on August 23, 2010

Pick tapped for starting QB spot

KU football coach Turner Gill named sophomore Kale Pick the starting quarterback for KU's upcoming season. Pick, who played second fiddle to Todd Reesing last season, will line up behind center for the Jayhawks' first snap in 12 days.

Published on August 23, 2010

6Sports Top Six

The best six plays from the week's area sports.

Published on August 23, 2010

Students start new year in new school

Students in Bonner Springs got to bring in the new school year with a new school. The new Basehor-Linwood middle school began classes on Monday.

Published on August 23, 2010

Evening commuter forecast for August 23, 2010

No delays are expected during your evening commute. Watch for construction along I-70 near the east Lawrence interchange.

Published on August 23, 2010

Evening weather for August 23, 2010

Watch for a cold front Monday evening, with temperatures dropping to 77 degrees by 9 p.m. That cold front could bring thunderstorms Tuesday morning.

Published on August 23, 2010

Morning weather for August 23, 2010

Southeast winds Monday will keep it humid with a high of 93 degrees.

Published on August 23, 2010

Deer crashes through Weaver's window

A deer shattered a display window at Weaver's, 901 Massachusetts St., early Monday morning. Authorities had the injured animal temporarily cornered in a backyard in the 800 block of Alabama before the young buck escaped and ran north.

Published on August 23, 2010

Commuter forecast for August 23, 2010

We'll start the morning sunny and warm with a few patches of fog.

Published on August 23, 2010