Crime, Fire & Courts
Report show Kansas meth lab busts up in 2011
The number of methamphetamine labs busted by law enforcement officers in Kansas rose last year.
District Attorney investigating police ticket scandal
The identities of two suspended Lawrence police officers involved in a ticket scandal may not stay secret for long. Douglas County District Attorney Charles Branson is now investigating the case and trying to determine if the officers' possible misconduct may impact some of the county's open and closed cases.
Man arrested for Lawrence tree branch assault
A Kansas City, Mo. Man was arrested early Tuesday after a woman reported she was approached by a man carrying a large tree branch, police said.
Phony DEA agents scamming Kansans
A sheriff in northeastern Kansas is warning of a new telephone scam from someone claiming to be with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency.
Residents call for citizen review board after police ticket scandal
Lawrence police officials are remaining tight-lipped about an internal investigation involving allegations of misconduct by two officers. Now, some believe a citizen review board might help prevent future problems.
Lawrence citizens react to police ticket scandal
Just one day after the city confirms what a 6News source tells us about two Lawrence police officers, the public is reacting.
City confirms police officers involved in ticket scandal
City officials have confirmed that several police officers were involved in their own ticket scandal over several years involving dismissing speeding tickets. The tickets were provided by someone who is now serving time in prison for the KU ticket scandal.
A Look Back at the KU Ticket Scandal
A look back at the KU ticket scandal after Lawrence police officers may be linked to current internal investigations of the LPD.
No federal charges seen for Kan. Statehouse case
A law enforcement spokeswoman says a man detained after homemade bombs were found inside a pickup near the Kansas Statehouse will not face federal charges.
Lawrence Police workers under investigation
The Lawrence Police Chief is confirming tonight that two department workers are begin investigated for possible inappropriate conduct.