Wakarusa swings into gear

Out-of-towners have flooded into Clinton Lake State Park for the third annual Wakarusa Music Festival, which kicked off at 8 a.m. this morning.

Sweep yields drug arrests

While the Wakarusa Music Festival is barely under way, already at least half a dozen people have been arrested on drug charges.

Traffic snarls grip festival

The Douglas County Sheriff's Department is keeping tabs on concert-goers at the Wakarusa Music Festival, and their main concern today was traffic. While it might create headaches for law enforcement and area residents, festival participants weren't letting it harm their good times.

Commissioners listen to library plans

The plans for the expanded Lawrence Public Library could blossom into a redevelopment of the entire downtown area, according to city commissioners who listened this morning to developers working on proposals for the new library.

Apartment complex blocked by traffic

Residents of the Pinnacle Woods apartment complex were forced to park at a nearby car wash because the entrance to their parking lot was blocked by cars waiting to enter the Wakarusa Music Festival.

6Sports video: Firebirds take on summer workouts

Free State coach Chuck Law is spending the summer preparing his 'Staters for the hardwood.

6Sports video: Four-Ball tourney continues

The stroke play portion of the KGA Four-Ball Championships is over as 32 teams played 36 holes of match play golf to advance.

Committee begins interviews in Nuss affair

A special legislative committee began interviewing witnesses today in the investigation of a state Supreme Court justice.

Men up for bid at charity auction

They're not necessarily looking for love, just looking to help out a good cause. Bachelors hit the auction block tonight to benefit Health Care Access.

6Sports video: Murphy to join the Jayhawks

A second Free State Firebird will be headed up the Hill to play football for Mark Mangino in 2007.

Chat with Douglas County District Chief Judge Robert Fairchild

Chief Judge Robert Fairchild discusses Judge Paula Martin, the handling of possession arrests at the Wakarusa Festival, and the specialization of courts.

Traffic problems arise at Wakarusa fest

Stalled vehicles — some that were overheated or out of gas — were tying up traffic headed out this morning to the Wakarusa Music & Camping Festival at Clinton Lake.

Warm and sticky today

Clouds to thin out through afternoon

If you're heading out to the Wakarusa Music & Camping Festival at Clinton Lake, pack the sunscreen. And grab a bag of ice. "We're heading up to 90 degrees today," says Jennifer Schack, 6News meteorologist. And Friday's temperature is headed up to 97 degrees, Schack said.