Wakarusa News

The University of Kansas is like a world of its own, made up of different cultures and lifestyles.

In the midst of all that is wrong with the world it is nice to know moments such as Wakarusa are still possible and still exist.

Luke A. Russell, 28, of Brightwood, Ore., was sentenced Monday to 33 months in federal prison for trying to peddle LSD, mushrooms and other drugs from a van at the Wakarusa Festival in 2005 in Lawrence, it was ...

The Wakarusa Music Festival ended Sunday much like it began. Thunderstorms moved through the area, postponing shows and sending festivalgoers to look for cover.

The hundreds of music lovers who showed up Thursday for the first day of the Wakarusa Music Festival had their ears tuned to the stage, but their eyes on the sky.

Apollo Sunshine Shall Noise Upon , set for release on September 2, 2008 on the Headless Heroes label, is the third full-length album from Apollo Sunshine .

There are plenty of wonderful traditions with Salina's annual Smoky Hill River Festival.

As summer heats up, parks plan more events for increased visitation Pratt, KS - infoZine - Although the first official day of summer is June 20, most Kansans consider June the first full month of summer and ...

Words & Images by: Nathan Rodriguez Wilco :: 05.14.08 :: Downtown :: Lawrence, KS 05.14.08 :: Lawrence, KS The last time beer flowed on the streets of downtown Lawrence, Jayhawk fans were celebrating Mario's ...

“Celadon Flower, porcelain. * Mack Schroer, Berryton: "Self Portrait”

"Octopus," which Topekan Katerina Strakhova created from driftwood, suction cups and tacks, is among the works on exhibit through July 13 at the 2008 Washburn Art Student Exhibition. via Topeka Capital-Journal

Published Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 10:46 a.m. CDT Topeka police are investigating incidents where two people were injured early today. via Topeka Capital-Journal

An off-duty Topeka police officer assisted with the arrest of two men after a disturbance early Saturday at a convenience store in southwest Topeka. via The Topeka Capital-Journal

“Boston has never endorsed a political candidate, and with all due respect, would not start by endorsing a candidate who is the polar opposite of most everything Boston stands for”

Hot topic: A proposed zoning change that would enable Topeka-based Klani LLC to establish a development containing office and retail space on property known as Lauren's Landing at 3420 S.W. Fairlawn. via The Topeka Capital-Journal

Putting a 5-cent redeemable deposit on most glass, plastic and aluminum drink containers could help the environment or hurt business, a Senate committee heard Friday.

Eleven states have 'bottle deposit' programs, and Senate Bill 258 seeks to add Kansas to those ranks.

If the measure passes, Kansans will pay an additional 5 cents when they buy carbonated drinks such as soda or beer. People can return the empty containers at a local center, such as a grocery store, and get the 5-cent deposit back. Read more

Schmidtlein Excavating will be the contractor to widen and improve S.W. Wanamaker Road between S.W. 47th Street and a point 2,200 feet north of S.W. 53rd. via The Topeka Capital-Journal

“I like the technical stuff about it”

Robots overtook Washburn Rural Middle School's cafeteria last week. They battled each other during sumo-like wrestling and raced through a maze. via The Topeka Capital-Journal

Wakarusa Presbyterian Church's annual ham and bean feed will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 10135 S.W. Jordan Road. via The Topeka Capital-Journal

Topeka police were called to a house in the 200 block of S.W. Broadmoor regarding an unwanted person at the residence. via The Topeka Capital-Journal

Home > Opinion > 'What about Pittsburg?' Kansas towns listed as 'best to retire' U.S. News and World Report lists these communities as among the Midwest's best communities to retire in. via Morning Sun

Kent and Jesse Prather are Shawnee County's first family of road racing. Kent Prather has won six G Production titles in the Sports Car Club of America National Championship Runoffs, while his son captured his ... via Topeka Capital-Journal