Overnight weather for July 28, 2010

A evening ahead is projected to be a mild one with temperatures sitting in the low 70s. Wednesday will see the summer heat return complete with humidity.

Published on July 27, 2010

Shelter plans take big step forward

Plans to move the homeless shelter from downtown to a location near the county jail took a big step forward Tuesday. City commissioners approved plans that will allow the new shelter location to open with a 125-bed facility.

Published on July 27, 2010

Fossil hunter makes rare dino find

A fossil hunter has returned to Lawrence after hunting for old bones in Montana. He found a half triceratops skeleton, something he believes to be his biggest find ever.

Published on July 27, 2010

City commission approves new budget

City commissioners Tuesday approved a new budget for next year. The budget did not include several tax increases that were expected and cut one tax increase to less than originally projected.

Published on July 27, 2010

Tonganoxie mayor in hot water again

The mayor of Tonganoxie is once again in the spotlight for the wrong reasons. For the second time, he used a city e-mail account to send out a pornographic message. The mayor has issued an apology for his actions.

Published on July 27, 2010

Crews continue watching Lecompton store

Fire crews continue to watch the smoking remains of a Lecompton business Tuesday. The cabinet store caught fire Monday evening.

Published on July 27, 2010

EPA making report on MagnaGro

The EPA is currently collecting samples from MagnaGro to determine if wastes and chemicals were being stored properly. The agency will file a report after its able to analyze the samples it collects.

Published on July 27, 2010

KU Hospital's first ovarian tissue transplant

Dr. S. Samuel Kim, director and associate professor of the Center for Advanced Reproductive Medicine, performed an ovarian tissue transplant on his patient from Seattle, Loraine Martin. The procedure will give her a chance to have children after surviving cancer nine years ago.

Published on July 27, 2010

K-State, Mizzou take stage at Media Days

Some of KU's biggest football rivals took the stage during day 2 of the Big 12 Media Days Tuesday. Kansas will makes its appearance on Wednesday.

Published on July 27, 2010

Safety personnel tour K-State lab

A research lab at K-State is getting busier. Before scientists can get to work though, safety and security personnel got a tour of the facility in case of emergencies.

Published on July 27, 2010

Farming with Stu Shafer

Oskaloosa's Stu Shafer talks about becoming a farmer and splitting duties as a teacher at Johnson County Community College.

Published on July 27, 2010

6 Weather Afternoon Forecast for July 27, 2010

Clear skies continue overnight, with lows falling into the lower to middle 70s. Wednesday will start of sunny, with highs in the middle 90s. As a cold front approaches, slight showers and storms will be possible to the north later on Wednesday, with better chances everywhere Thursday.

Published on July 27, 2010

Commuter Forecast for July 27, 2010

Expect a fairly typical summertime commute this afternoon, with a few delays expected in some areas.

Published on July 27, 2010

EPA collects samples from MagnaGro International

Officials from the EPA were conducting an investigation of contents of storage tanks outside MagnaGro International Tuesday.

Published on July 27, 2010

6 Weather Morning Forecast for July 27, 2010

Winds will be from the south at 5 to 15 mph today, bringing the heat and humidity back to the area. Expect highs to warm into the lower to middle 90s, under mostly sunny skies.

Published on July 27, 2010

Commuter forecast for July 27, 2010

A warm morning with temperatures in the 80s will greet you today along with some lingering clouds. By the afternoon temperatures will be nearing the 90s once again.

Published on July 27, 2010