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5 September 2008

Expect patchy fog to slow your commute to work, although the afternoon should be sunny and cool. A few afternoon clouds should drift into the area leaving the daytime high around 75 degrees with an east wind
between 5-10 mph. Clouds will continue to blanket the area tonight keeping the overnight low around 53 degrees.

In today's news:

McCain acceptance speech: U.S. Senator John McCain formally accepted the Republican party's nomination for president Thursday night at the Republican National Convention in Minnesota.

City Hall health care: City Hall leaders are making plans to likely become the first city in the state to provide on-site health care for its employees. The goal is to produce healthier employees and a healthier budget.

Morgan trial: The daughter of a woman accused of striking and killing two highway workers with a truck testified Thursday that her mother was frightened someone was chasing them across Missouri and Kansas.

In sports:

Morris twins: The NCAA Eligibility Center has certified Kansas men's basketball players Markieff and Marcus Morris eligible for competition beginning immediately, KU announced Thursday.

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4 September 2008

Expect more rain for the morning and mid-afternoon with showers diminishing toward the evening hours. We will struggle to a daytime high of 72 degrees with a wind out of the north between 10-15 mph. Expect skies to begin to clear for tonight with the low dropping down to a chilly 52 degrees.

In today's news:

KU steam whistle loses steam: Kansas University is cutting a $3,000 tradition out of its budget this year, the steam whistle.

Army National Guard heading to Louisiana for hurricane recovery: Two buses loaded with members of the Kansas National Guard pulled out of Lawrence well before dawn on Wednesday.

New winery started in area: Though Kansas isn't known for growing grapes, that didn't stop Pep Solberg from starting the Bluejacket Crossing Vineyard and Winery.

Former KU basketball players dismissed from NBA's rookie transition program: Memphis Grizzlies power forward Darrell Arthur and Miami Heat point guard Mario Chalmers were dismissed from the NBA's rookie
transition program Wednesday for violating unidentified league rules.

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3 September 2008

Expect periodic rain showers and temperatures only reaching 68 degrees. Our skies will remain cloud with a north wind between 10-15 mph. Scattered rain showers will continue into the evening leaving the overnight low around 57 degrees.

In today's news: Prosecutors lay out their case against a woman accused of killing two highway workers last year; A false alarm causes Langston Hughes Elementary to enact safety precautions.

In sports: The Royals use the long ball to beat Oakland.

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2 September 2008

We will have sunshine to start the day and with area thundershowers for the afternoon. A cold front is expected to move through today sparking showers and thunderstorms for the afternoon and evening. Our daytime high will top out at 88 degrees with a southwest wind between 5-15 mph. Evening rain and thunderstorms will keep the overnight low around 63 degrees.

In today's news: Library reorganization targets teens; Trial to begin in hit-and-run deaths.

In sports: Former KU defensive coordinator making an immediate impact in Miami.

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1 September 2008

Labor Day will be sunny and breezy, however there will be big changes by the end of the week.

In today's news: Traffic conflicts increase as harvest season gets under way; Extra page on ballot could cost thousands.

In sports: Mario Little plays big in Canada

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29 August 2008

Your Friday will be cooler and less humid as a northeast wind around 5-10 mph ushers in cooler and drier air. Our afternoon high temperature will top out around 88 degrees today with a mostly sunny sky. The overnight low will drop down to 58 degrees with a clear sky and a light east breeze between 5-10 mph.

In today's news:

School district superintendent retiring: Lawrence school district Superintendent Randy Weseman announced his retirement Thursday at a specially convened meeting of teachers, administrators and school board members at district headquarters, 110 McDonald Drive.

Obama watch party: As Barack Obama took to the stage in Denver to formally accept his party's nomination, hundreds of local supporters joined in the celebration at Liberty Hall Thursday night.

Cans for charity: When KU wins, local charities win, thanks to a recycling effort.

High school soccer teams kicking off seasons: Lawrence high school soccer teams are kicking off the season tonight.

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28 August 2008

Temperatures will take a big jump early leaving the daytime high around 93 degrees. Thunderstorms are likely to develop for the early afternoon bringing scattered storms through midnight. Our wind will stay out of the southwest between 5-15 mph. Our overnight low will stay around 60 degrees.

In today's news: As the price of stainless steel rises, thieves are focusing on beer kegs for supplemental income; Nov. election voter turnout expected to be high; School district assessing safety of tornado shelters

In sports: KU football fans to pay up for tailgating.

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27 August 2008

Temperatures will continue to climb this afternoon leaving the daytime high around 87 degrees. The wind will stay out of the south between 5-10 mph, but look for more clouds to scatter in for the late afternoon. Area showers are likely tonight and leaving the overnight low around 68 degrees.

In today's news: KU football fans can use a new bus service to get to games from downtown; A KU employee is arrested for allegedly manufacturing drugs in Mallot Hall.

In sports: KU running back Jocques Crawford sets a lofty goal: Running for 2,000 yards.

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26 August 2008

After a cool start to the day, plenty of sunshine will help keep our temperatures in the mid 80's. Look for an afternoon high around 85 degrees with a light wind out of the southeast by late-day. Our evening temperature will topple down to 61 degrees with partly cloudy skies and a southeast wind between 5-10 mph.

In today's news: A group of activists recruited volunteers to save the T; A Lawrence man will face trial for arson.

In sports: The Jayhawks released their Week One depth chart Monday.

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25 August 2008

A great afternoon is ahead with the afternoon high only reaching 84 degrees under mostly sunny skies. Our wind will stay out of the east or northeast for most of the day between 5-10 mph. Our skies will remain mostly clear tonight leaving the overnight low near 57 degrees.

In today's news: Fire damages East Lawrence home, no injuries; Audit: City must watch rising debt

In sports: Feature story on former Free State star and KU football player Ryan Murphy

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