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I-70 ramp in Topeka closed due to several accidents http://bit.ly/aYkDaQ #49news
Kansas sec of state to leave for private sector job http://bit.ly/bY9f8v #49news
Snow will be winding down through the day today, but bitter cold moves in tonight. http://tinyurl.com/y89lplk #49news
Violent sex offender arrested for attempted rape http://bit.ly/cYO5Gw #49news
An observer in Gridley, KS (Coffey Co.) reporting 2.6" of snow. #49news
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49 Movie Review - Edge of Darkness
"Edge of Darkness" is shown as a Mel Gibson action comeback. It has action, but it also contains a surprisingly well crafted story.
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'Avatar,' 'The Hurt Locker' lead Oscar nominations
The science-fiction sensation "Avatar" and the war-on-terror thriller "The Hurt Locker" lead the Academy Awards with nine nominations each.
Officer injured investigating I-70 accidents
Posted 3 minutes ago
A Topeka Police officer was injured while responding to accidents on eastbound I-70 at the US-75 ramp.
Treasurer Wilson to hire additional staff
Posted 26 minutes ago
By Daniel Winn
The Shawnee Co. Treasurer's office plans to hire a new accountant to complete financial reconciliations before auditors arrive in late May.
Weather Watch
Snow totals and predictions
Here are your snowfall totals as of this morning. We'll let you take a guess on how much snow you think the next storm will bring.
49 Political Analyst: Changes at secretary of state's office could shake up 2010 election
Posted 39 minutes ago
49 News political analyst provides insight into Secretary of State Ron Thornburg's resignation.
Kansas holds on to the top spot
Updated 40 minutes ago
For the eleventh time this season, the Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team sits atop the AP poll.
Clemente garners conference award
Posted 47 minutes ago
For the second time in his career, Kansas State piont guard Denis Clemente picked up Big 12 Basketball Player of the Week.
Royals add pitcher, infielder
Posted 54 minutes ago
The Royals agree to Major League contracts with Jeff Bianchi and Victor Marte.
Audit looks at school district consolidation
February 8, 2010
The state could save money by merging school districts, but those consolidations could also produce problems, an audit released Monday said.
Defense seeks new trial in Tiller killing
February 8, 2010
The man convicted of killing Kansas abortion provider Dr. George Tiller is asking for a new trial or an order of acquittal.
Ramp closed due to several accidents in Topeka
February 8, 2010
The Kansas Department of Transportation says the eastbound I-70 to northbound US-75 ramp is closed due to several accidents.
Funding awarded to St. Marys, Rossville
Money will be used to improve communities
February 8, 2010
The Kansas Department of Commerce is handing out $500,000 to six rural communities in Kansas, including St. Marys and Rossville.
Kan. death penalty repeal tests senators
February 7, 2010
Sixteen years after Kansas enacted a death penalty law, senators will debate whether that law is still valid.
Domestic violence is on the rise in Shawnee County
October 20, 2009
By Jessica Drew
Every week 20 people in Topeka call the domestic violence emergency hotline at the YWCA, and cases filed by the District Attorney for domestic violence are projected to be up 80 percent from last year. 49 News Community Reporter Jessica Drew explains why the district attorney is saying no more victims, and how one survivor of domestic violence says you can help. But first, a warning some of the images may be hard to look at.
Inman Police Chief charged with sex crimes against children
January 13, 2010
By Jessica Drew
Attorney General Steve Six said the Inman police chief is charged with sex crimes against children.
Graphic abortion display angers town
October 29, 2008
A extremely graphic display on abortion is causing a lot of controversy in one small Kansas town. Find out why the creators say they won't take the display down.
'Shop Emporia First'
February 4, 2010
Emporia residents are furious over a 53,000 dollar purchase approved by Lyon County. 49 News Emporia Reporter Lauren Seabrook tells why their leaders are shopping in Topeka even though they encourage residents to shop Emporia first.
Do you think medical marijuana should be legal in Kansas?
February 4, 2010
Locker Room Show: Prep Hoops Scoreboard: January 29, 2010
January 29, 2010
Highlights and scores from area games.
High school girls basketball: Marais des Cygnes Valley vs. Waverly
January 28, 2010
Marais des Cygnes Valley vs. Waverly
Cash reward for reporting underage drinking
February 3, 2010
The Underage Drinking Task Force has teamed up with Safe Streets Coalition and Crime Stoppers to give a cash reward for tips leading to a citation or arrest of underage drinking.
Sunflower Showdown makes learning fun
January 29, 2010
Students are gearing up for the Sunflower Showdown. 49 News Education Reporter Lauren Seabrook shows us how teachers in Silver Lake are using the rivalry to making learning fun.
The Home Depot opens new distribution center in Topeka
January 29, 2010
The Home Depot opened its 4 hundred 60 square feet Rapid Deployment Center in south Topeka today.
128-year-old flour mill closing
January 29, 2010
Horizon Milling announced it will close its Topeka facility on December 1, 2010.
El Gringo closing after 32 years
February 4, 2010
By Daniel Winn
Owners say construction caused business problems.
School buses involved in accidents
February 5, 2010
Two school buses were in accidents Friday morning.
High school boys basketball: Oskaloosa vs. Perry-Lecompton
January 26, 2010
Oskaloosa vs. Perry-Lecompton
49 Storm Team Forecast: Snow winding down Monday
February 8
Ben's People: Captain Chuck Yockey
February 8
Members of Bethel Baptist Churched pray for the release of their youth pastor
February 7
Chili cook-off raises money for Topeka Aids Project
February 7
New gaming facility opens at Fort Riley
February 7
