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Storms hold off for 141st commencement ceremony at KU

By 6News Staff on May 19, 2013

Luckily, the rain held off and the sun came out for graduation ceremonies at the University of Kansas on Sunday. About 4,000 graduates made the ceremonial walk through the Campanile and down the Hill.

Theatre Lawrence prepares for new facility

By Liz Zamora on May 19, 2013

A new 35,000 square foot facility will soon be the home of Theatre Lawrence. The non-profit agency has been around since the mid-seventies and has been at the 1501 New Hampshire location since 1984.

Roof damage, power outages after Wichita tornado

By The Associated Press on May 19, 2013

A tornado and strong winds have hit Wichita, causing roof damage and downing power lines.

Tornadoes hit Kansas, Oklahoma; no injuries reported

By The Associated Press on May 19, 2013

Authorities say tornadoes have touched down in Wichita and a suburb of Oklahoma City but there are no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage

Party bus operating illegally in fatal KCK case

By The Associated Press on May 19, 2013

A party bus was operating illegally when a bachelorette party attendee tumbled out of it in Kansas City, Kan., and was killed.

Education provision muddies Kansas budget talks

By The Associated Press on May 18, 2013

Kansas education advocates say they were surprised by a provision added to the 2014 state budget banning the spending of any money to implement the national Common Core standards for math and reading.

Basehor residents get final word on zip code change

By Liz Zamora on May 17, 2013

Some Basehor residents have a Bonner Springs zip code.


Weather could affect KU graduation on Sunday

By 6News Staff on May 17, 2013

The university-wide graduation ceremony for students at the University of Kansas is set for Sunday morning at 10:30.


Businesses gear up for KU graduation

By Liz Zamora on May 17, 2013

Although graduation is on Sunday, the celebration has already begun on Mass Street.

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.
 
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