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State lawmakers trying to strike a deal with budget, taxes

By Lisa D'Souza on May 16, 2013

It was all budget and tax talks at the state capital today.

Lawrence Douglas-County fire fighters, mayor promote ‘Fill the Boot’

By Ann Wilson on May 16, 2013

Lawrence Douglas-County fire fighters teamed up with the mayor this afternoon to promote the "Fill the Boot" campaign in support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. This year organizers have strategized the annual campaign in a way to reach the most people.


Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins to question IRS officials

By Liz Zamora on May 16, 2013

Lynn Jenkins says she would like to get to the bottom of the IRS scandal and find out why the agency targeted Tea party groups for extra scrutiny.


National group recommends changing legal limit to drink and drive

By Ann Wilson on May 15, 2013

A national group has a new recommendation for the legal limit to drink and drive, but the suggestion is ruffling some feathers locally.


Douglas County pilot is recovering from crash

By Liz Zamora on May 15, 2013

A local pilot is out of the intensive care unit and is on the road to recovery.


KU research helps disabled kids transition into adulthood

By Lisa D'Souza on May 15, 2013

Helping students with disabilities transition into adulthood, is a task some KU researchers hope to make easier on teachers.

KU stand-up comedy class takes final in Lawrence bar

By Ann Wilson on May 15, 2013

With finals week in full swing for KU students, you can expect to see students out celebrating the end of the year, but one class has a unique final that takes place in a bar. Instead of your average test, some theater students had to tackle the art of stand-up comedy.

KU announces details for 141st Commencement

By 6News Staff on May 15, 2013

KU announces details for Sunday's commencement.

National Youth of the Year, Lawrence native wins new car

By Ann Wilson on May 14, 2013

The National Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year and Lawrence's own, Trei Dudley, gets honored with a new car.


Hotel project on 9th and New Hampshire streets moves forward

By Lisa D'Souza on May 14, 2013

Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission voted to increase the millions of dollars going toward the project.
 
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