Overnight weather for July 29, 2010

There's a slight chance for showers tonight with temperatures in the low 70s. Tomorrow it will reach 91 and be less humid.

Published on July 28, 2010

Teachers finding new way to teach: with hip-hop

Area teachers are trying to find new ways to appeal to students, and hip-hop music might be the way.

Published on July 28, 2010

Senate candidates leaving behind representative seats for race

Republican candidates Todd Tiahrt and Jerry Moran are giving up their seats in the House of Representatives to run for a seat in the Senate.

Published on July 28, 2010

Tonganoxie mayor resigns after obscene e-mail

Mike Vestal has stepped down as mayor after sending an inappropriate e-mail from his official computer.

Published on July 28, 2010

Fire in Lecompton caused $340K in damage

Firefighters haven't determined the cause of the fire in the cabinet-making shop.

Published on July 28, 2010

Challenger accuses Lynn Jenkins of mismanaging taxpayer money

Dennis Pyle wants Jenkins to pay back $420,000 to the government, money he said she wasted.

Published on July 28, 2010

Audit of police department to be completed by October

The audit was suggested in 2008 but has been delayed by the scope of the project.

Published on July 28, 2010

Accident in Jefferson County kills two children, leaves three people injured

One person was treated and released while the other two, one a child, remain in the hospital.

Published on July 28, 2010

Turner Gill takes the podium at Big 12 Media Days

The KU football coach talked about the quarterback competition going on in the team.

Published on July 28, 2010

KU offensive lineman Brad Thorson discusses having a former quarterback as a coach

The senior football player said coach Turner Gill's success in his college football playing days helped him coach the team.

Published on July 28, 2010

Journal-World football writer discusses KU football season on Fox Sports' Big 12 Live show

Matt Tait discussed the upcoming football season with a Big12Sports.com writer.

Published on July 28, 2010

Pony swim an annual tradition in east

The ponies are auctioned off after the swim in Virginia.

Published on July 28, 2010

Former Lawrence high school students need more votes to get grant

The graduates are hoping to get a grant from Pepsi to help fund anti-bullying programs in Lawrence schools.

Published on July 28, 2010

Candi Baker

Candi Baker, director of dance at the Lawrence Arts Center, performs her rap during the Art of Integration Summer Workshop, organized by the Lied Center.

Published on July 28, 2010

Kendra Anderson

Kendra Anderson, music teacher at Prairie Park School, performs her rap during the Art of Integration Summer Workshop, organized by the Lied Center.

Published on July 28, 2010

Heather Watgen

Heather Watgen, who teaches fifth grade at Cordley School, performs her rap during the Art of Integration Summer Workshop, organized by the Lied Center.

Published on July 28, 2010

Big 12 Media Days: KU takes the podium

KUsports.com's Jesse Newell and Matt Tait discuss the KU football team's appearance at the Big 12 Football Media Days on July 28, 2010, in Irving, Texas.

Published on July 28, 2010

Biggs BBQ famous hot potato salad

Owner Doug Holiday talks about the twice-baked hot potato salad.

Published on July 28, 2010

6 Weather Afternoon Forecast for July 28, 2010

Isolated pop-up showers are possible across the region as the approaching cold front works its way through NE Kansas. Look for a low around 73° tonight with a SW wind near 5-10mph.

Published on July 28, 2010

Commuter Forecast for July 28, 2010

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

Published on July 28, 2010

KU coach Turner Gill discusses the quarterback competition

KU coach Turner Gill talks about the quarterback competition during Big 12 media days on July 28, 2010, in Irving, Texas.

Published on July 28, 2010

KU offensive lineman Brad Thorson discusses the quarterback competition between Kale Pick and Jordan Webb

KU offensive lineman Brad Thorson talks about the quarterback competition between Kale Pick and Jordan Webb during Big 12 media days on July 28, 2010 in Irving, Texas.

Published on July 28, 2010

6 Weather Morning Forecast for July 28, 2010

Another warm and muggy day is expected with afternoon highs climbing back into the lower and middle 90s. A cold front will begin to move into the area today. There is a chance for a few isolated thunderstorms thanks to the front and daytime heating.

Published on July 28, 2010

Commuter forecast for July 28, 2010

It'll be another warm drive this morning with temperatures in the 70s but traffic should be normal on the commute.

Published on July 28, 2010