Overnight weather for September 23, 2010

The skies will be clearing and weather breezy overnight and into Thursday. Temperatures will be in the 60s late Wednesday and warming into the 80s Thursday.

Published on September 22, 2010

Yellow House co-owner found guilty by jury

A federal jury found the co-owner of Yellow House guilty of 16 charges in a stolen-property case. The owner would buy items from her store and then resell the items online.

Published on September 22, 2010

Hut built at KU for Jewish celebration

Members of the local Jewish community worked together on the KU campus to construct a hut that will be used in observing a religious holiday. The huts are part of the Sukkot tradition.

Published on September 22, 2010

KU business school dean steps down

The dean of KU's school of business is stepping down after allegations of misused funds. Students brought the allegations to light when they believed money they had agreed to pay was not being used as promised.

Published on September 22, 2010

Former KU employee pleads guilty to child porn charges

A former KU employee pleaded guilty to child porn charges after files were found on his work computer. The man could spend as long as a decade behind bars.

Published on September 22, 2010

Student arrested for images on hard drive

A high school student at Holton is in custody after sexually explicit photos were found on his personal hard drive. The student caused damage to school property when he was confronted about the issue.

Published on September 22, 2010

Two injured in morning accident on K-10

Two people were injured in an accident on K-10 Wednesday morning. One patient was treated and released from Lawrence Memorial Hospital while the other was in stable condition at Overland Park Regional Hospital.

Published on September 22, 2010

Search team finds body in Clinton Lake

A search team discovered the body of a woman in a vehicle pulled from Clinton Lake. The identity of the person has not been released and foul play does not appear to be a factor in the death.

Published on September 22, 2010

New project to make traffic signals better

A $500,000 project will help traffic flow better on some of Lawrence's busier streets. The project is set to begin in October.

Published on September 22, 2010

Festival celebrates harvest moon

A festival held on the KU campus celebrated the full moon Wednesday night. About 100 people turned out to observe the celebration.

Published on September 22, 2010

Simien to join Hall of Athletics

Wayne Simien will be added to the KU Hall of Athletics this coming Saturday. Simien will be recognized both as an individual and as part of the 2003 basketball team, the first under Bill Self.

Published on September 22, 2010

KU's Laptad reflects on defensive woes

After a stellar junior season, KU football's Jake Laptad is finding the going a little tougher in 2010. Laptad has yet to record a sack and has only one tackle for a loss in three games this season.

Published on September 22, 2010

KU volleyball falls in fight with 'Huskers

KU took the first set but then was squashed by the No. 4 team in the country, Nebraska. KU volleyball fell to 10-4 on the season and 1-1 in conference play.

Published on September 22, 2010

Free State tennis competes in quad

The Free State girls tennis team took on competition from three other schools Wednesday. The Firebirds beat one school and tied the other two.

Published on September 22, 2010

K-State senior named fastest texter

A Kansas State senior won the title of fastest texter in the state Wednesday. She received $1,000 for her fast fingers.

Published on September 22, 2010

6 Weather Afternoon Forecast for Sept. 22, 2010

Storm chances return to the forecast for Thursday as another cold front swings through the region. Thunderstorms are likely ahead of the front, some of which could become strong with hail and high winds as the main threats. Fall-like temperatures move in behind the front. Highs will be in the upper 70s for Friday and Saturday.

Published on September 22, 2010

Commuter Forecast for Sept. 22, 2010

This afternoon's commute will feature cloudy and windy conditions.

Published on September 22, 2010

Injury accident briefly shuts down K-10

A Lawrence man was taken to an Overland Park hospital Wednesday morning after a two-vehicle accident on Kansas Highway 10 just east of Lawrence.

Published on September 22, 2010

Commuter forecast for September 22, 2010

It will be another muggy morning with temperatures already at 70. There's a fairly brisk southern breeze as well.

Published on September 22, 2010