Overnight weather for February 18, 2010

It's been pretty warm for the past day or so and it will continue to stay above freezing overnight. Rain will most likely move into the area in the early-morning hours and turn to a wintry mix Friday.

Published on February 18, 2010

Local school lending hand to Haiti

Wakarusa Valley Elementary School spent the past two weeks raising money to donate to Haiti. The students were able to raise more than $1,300 for the country.

Published on February 18, 2010

Three charged after raid

Three people were charged during day two of a raid at a house just east of Lawrence. Federal agents have been conducting an investigation for unknown reasons at the residence.

Published on February 18, 2010

Missionaries return from Haiti

Eight of the ten U.S. missionaries being held in Haiti returned to the United States Thursday. Those returning did not directly address the media or answer any questions. They were arrested in late January.

Published on February 18, 2010

Eudora police chief retiring

Eudora's police chief announced Thursday he will retire from the force. The city will now look to replace both its fire and police chiefs.

Published on February 18, 2010

Free lunch numbers may save state money

Keeping a better record of how many students qualify and take advantage of free school lunches could save the state money. Better numbers could result in as much as $3 million saved per year.

Published on February 18, 2010

Community voices policy change opinion

About 100 people showed up at city hall Thursday to voice their opinions regarding a change to categories for a city policy. About 40 people spoke during the meeting, which ended with a vote to not add the category of gender expression to the anti-discrimination policy.

Published on February 18, 2010

Spring enrollment drops at KU

The Spring enrollment numbers are down a bit from last year at Kansas University. The school say minority enrollment rise a little though.

Published on February 18, 2010

City crews prepare for more winter weather

City crews are readying the plows and street treatments for the possibility of more winter weather this weekend. The plows will not be deployed unless at least three inches of snow accumulates in the city.

Published on February 18, 2010

Collins to put name in KU record books

With one more victory, Sherron Collins will go down as having the best four-year record in the history of KU basketball. The Jayhawks take on Colorado in the Fieldhouse Saturday.

Published on February 18, 2010

Lady Lions fall to Eagles

Lawrence High's girls basketball team fell Thursday to Olathe North. The Lions lost 58-49.

Published on February 18, 2010

Seabury celebrates on senior night

Seabury Academy's boys basketball team recorded a victory on its senior night Thursday. Seabury beat Topeka 70-52.

Published on February 18, 2010

Lions wrestling moving toward postseason

After a disappointing result in the weekend's tournament, LHS is looking to turn things around for the postseason. The Lions are hoping to compete in several weight classes.

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Self Conference Part Three

Bill Self addresses the media at a press conference on Feb. 18, 2010.

Published on February 18, 2010

Self Conference Part Two

Bill Self addresses the media at a press conference on Feb. 18, 2010.

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Self Conference Part One

Bill Self addresses the media at a press conference on Feb. 18, 2010.

Published on February 18, 2010

6 Weather Afternoon Forecast for Feb. 18, 2010

Our attention is shifting to an approaching disturbance that could give the region a variety of winter weather. The bulk of the winter weather will begin during the pre-dawn hours of Friday. Snow will be the primary precipitation for areas north of I-70. Areas along and south of I-70 will see a rain/snow mix.

Published on February 18, 2010

Commuter Forecast for Feb. 18, 2010

Enjoy a fairly normal commute today, before winter weather returns possibly tomorrow.

Published on February 18, 2010

6 Weather Morning Forecast for Feb. 18, 2010

High level clouds will leave many portions of Northeast Kansas with filtered sunshine through the first half of Thursday. Those clouds will thicken up into the afternoon as high temperatures reach the upper 30s and lower 40s.

Published on February 18, 2010

Commuter forecast for February 18, 2010

It's going to be another chilly morning today, though not quite as cold as recent mornings. There shouldn't be any major delays to slow your morning drive.

Published on February 18, 2010