Overnight weather for September 1, 2010

We'll see some scattered showers tonight, but make sure to grab an umbrella tomorrow — we'll see more rain.

Published on August 31, 2010

Lawrence family loses home to fire

A pot left unattended on the stove caught fire at the home in the 1300 block of Delaware, and now the Red Cross is helping the family get back on its feet.

Published on August 31, 2010

Haskell students gather for convocation

School started August 18 for the school, which was recently criticized for its low graduation rate.

Published on August 31, 2010

Eudora man gearing up for a fight to get on the ballot

Wayne Briscoe wants to run in the 3rd Congressional district, but a judge said he couldn't. Now he's preparing a lawsuit to get his name on the ballot.

Published on August 31, 2010

Two Topeka men arrested on suspicion of stealing copper

Sheriff's deputies found one suspect on the Farmland Industries land and later found one walking down K-10.

Published on August 31, 2010

Cement truck wrecks on Highway 470

The truck was on its side near Fairlawn Road and leaked concrete into the median.

Published on August 31, 2010

Kansas collects more tax revenues than expected in August

The state collected $38 million more than expected this month.

Published on August 31, 2010

Proposed statehouse renovation would cost $250K

The money would go toward renovating the Supreme Court room to improve its acoustics.

Published on August 31, 2010

Central Junior High teacher recognized with award

Jennifer Clarkson was given the Horizon Award, which recognizes newer teachers for their enthusiasm and achievements.

Published on August 31, 2010

K-State program helps first-generation, low-income and disabled students succeed

Educational Support Services is made possible by a grant of $300,000 from the federal government.

Published on August 31, 2010

Football team comes back hoping to break losing streak from last year

The Jayhawks lost seven consecutive games and ended the season that way.

Published on August 31, 2010

KU volleyball starts season 4-0 for first time since 2005

The Jayhawks rolled over UMKC to get their fourth-straight win of the season.

Published on August 31, 2010

Basehor-Linwood football trying to bounce back after losing 20 seniors

The team is coming off it's winningest season in school history, but will have to step it up to replace the seniors.

Published on August 31, 2010

Two Lawrence bars named in top 50 college bars nationally

The Wheel and the Replay Lounge were on the list put out by Complex Magazine.

Published on August 31, 2010

Keeping teaching fresh

Jennifer Clarkson, a second-year math teacher at Central Junior High School, explains what keeps her going as a teacher.

Published on August 31, 2010

Clarkson named Horizon winner

Jennifer Clarkson, a second-year math teacher at Central Junior High School, describes what it was like to listen to as presenters discussed the winner of this year's Horizon Award -- without naming the winner until the end.

Published on August 31, 2010

Turner Gill press conference, pt. 4

KU football coach Turner Gill addresses the media prior to the start of the 2010 season.

Published on August 31, 2010

Turner Gill press conference, pt. 2

KU football coach Turner Gill addresses the media prior to the start of the 2010 season.

Published on August 31, 2010

Turner Gill press conference, pt. 1

KU football coach Turner Gill addresses the media prior to the start of the 2010 season.

Published on August 31, 2010

6 Weather Afternoon Forecast for Aug. 31, 2010

The area will have increased storm chances beginning Tuesday afternoon and continuing through Thursday morning. Some storms that form within the next three days have the chance to become strong of severe with high winds and hail being the main threats. Storms could also drop heavy rain and could contain frequent cloud-to-ground lightning.

Published on August 31, 2010

Commuter Forecast for Aug. 31, 2010

Expect delays from the construction near the East Lawrence Interchange and also possibly from showers that will be sporadically popping up around the area.

Published on August 31, 2010

Turner Gill press conference, pt. 3

KU football coach Turner Gill addresses the media prior to the start of the 2010 season.

Published on August 31, 2010

6 Weather Morning Forecast for Aug. 31, 2010

Another very hot and humid day is expected for Northeast Kansas, with afternoon highs topping out in the lower middle 90s. Factoring in the humidity will create heat index values around the century mark. Winds will be breezy out of the south ahead of a cold front.

Published on August 31, 2010

House fire at 1300 Delaware

Smoke was seen coming from the attic of a house at 1300 Delaware on Tuesday, Aug. 31. Emergency crews shut down 13th Street at Delaware while they secured the scene.

Published on August 31, 2010

Commuter forecast for August 31, 2010

The morning is already warming up and we're in the mid-70s. There's a slight chance for showers this morning, but the chances increase in the afternoon.

Published on August 31, 2010