Wakarusa News

" Environmentalist are battling the state of Kansas over a plan to build a highway over wetlands.

Members of the Crossroads youth groups at First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ are sponsoring a GuluWalk for Peace in Northern Uganda from 1 to 2:30 p.m. today.

The Royals and first-round Draft pick Aaron Crow are reportedly on the verge of agreeing on a Major League contract, but a top club official said Thursday that although the sides have been talking, no deal had been reached.

With its combination of old favorites and new flavors, this yeara TMs Pitchfork Music Festival is a decidely eclectic affair.

These animals have been brought to the Helping Hands Humane Society, 2625 N.W. Rochester Road.

These animals have been brought to the Helping Hands Humane Society, 2625 N.W. Rochester Road.

Shawnee County commissioners voted 2-1 Monday to pay $215 to a man who sought $1,373 for damage to his car's windshield.

A motorcyclist who died Friday after colliding with an oncoming sport utility vehicle in the 9200 block of S.W. Topeka Boulevard was observed driving on the wrong side of the road nearly a minute before the crash, authorities said.

The Topeka Home Builders Association has accepted for membership Builders Choice Aggregate, represented by Joe Marney.

Dan Chavez has been inundated with calls from homeowners looking for a bailout from water problems.

According to AccuWeather.com , another line of storms is moving its way through the area.

Regardless of how the federal lawsuit turns out, the future of the Wakarusa Wetlands may ultimately rest in KU's hands.

Mark and Kathy Ellis pull the cover off a well to look for snakes. Members of the Kansas Herpetological Society, the Ellises frequently check on reptile populations.

Frank McMaster sat straight in the saddle on Saturday, galloped his mare straight and true, and turned her repeatedly with the look of an experienced horseman.

Brian and Jennifer Chisham, Wakarusa, boy, April 9. Matt and Jill Barker, Topeka, girl, April 10.