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5 Kansas control towers to stay open

By The Associated Press on May 11, 2013

Control towers at five airfields in Kansas will stay open now that the Federal Aviation Administration has cancelled plans to close 149 similar towers across the country.

New KU quarterback speaks to dance class students

By 6News Staff on May 10, 2013

New University of Kansas quarterback Jake Heaps has not even taken a snap for the Jayhawks yet. However, he is already starting to make a positive impact in the community.


Lawrence woman sentenced for crashing car into a house

By Liz Zamora on May 10, 2013

Megan Wilson was sentenced to 6 months in jail and 24 months probation.


Local park renamed for former fire chief

By 6News Staff on May 10, 2013

A local park in Lawrence was renamed on Friday to honor former Fire Chief Jim McSwain.

Search ongoing for dead 18-month-old near Ottawa

By The Associated Press on May 10, 2013

Crews on foot, horseback and all-terrain vehicles resumed their search for an 18-month-old girl who is presumed dead after the bodies of her mother and two men were found at an eastern Kansas farm.

Kansas legislators tout suspended license changes

By The Associated Press on May 10, 2013

Legislators are touting changes made to Kansas driver's license laws that they say will help poorer residents drive in limited situations while their licenses are suspended.

Grammy award-winning native singer shares story of survival at Haskell

By Ann Wilson on May 9, 2013

As Haskell Indian Nations University seniors prepare for graduation tomorrow, a Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter has a special message for them.

Kansas House approves measure that could impact disability coverage

By Lisa D'Souza on May 9, 2013

A new measure was approved by the Kansas House that could impact those with developmental disabilities.


Lawrence prepares for live-tweet of Quantrill's Raid

By Lisa D'Souza on May 9, 2013

If you aren't able to attend this year's Quantrill's Raid re-enactment this August, you can follow the whole event as it unfolds on social media.

KU students, Lawrence police prepare for stop day

By Ann Wilson on May 9, 2013

Thursday marks a special day for students at the University of Kansas, as the last day of classes. The idea of Stop Day is to give students an extra day to study, while some will utilize the extra time, others have a different plan in mind.
 
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