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Topeka West wins in OT, 49-45 against McPherson. http://ow.ly/1iMgG #49News
Congrats to Matt Hundley's boys. 5 wins a year ago. Now no worse than 2nd place in 5A. Great story. #49news
Locker Room Show coming up on 49. See state basketball scores here: http://ow.ly/1iM3j #49News
The week was cloudy, cold & wet this week in Kansas, but the weekend forecast shows some change ahead: http://ow.ly/1iL9B #49News
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49 Movie Review- The Wolfman
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49 Movie Review - Dear John
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Kansas National Guard returns home
March 13, 2010
By Jessica Drew
More than 60 soldiers return home after a year long deployment.
Newborn baby body found
March 13, 2010
By Jessica Drew
Junction City Police need help in finding the mother of a newborn child found dead.
Pop Cultural Ponderings
Duluth tries to upstage Tope…er, Google, Kan.
In an attempt to upstage Topeka's name change to Google, Duluth tries to draw the internet giant's attention to their recent declaration that all firstborns be renamed to Google and Googlette.
49 Storm Team Forecast: A cloudy and cool end to the weekend
March 13, 2010
Although our rain chances have faded away, cloudy and overscast skies are here to stay...
What to do in Topeka tonight
March 13, 2010
A rally, a parade and a play. There's lots going on in NE Kansas.
Local high school basketball: March 12, 2010
March 12, 2010
Videos highlighting state high school basketball games.
No. 9 K-State holds off No. 21 Baylor 82-75
March 12, 2010
Dominique Sutton had a double-double and a key offense rebound that led to Jacob Pullen's 3-pointer with 2:02 left, helping No. 9 Kansas State survive for an 82-75 win over No. 21 Baylor on Friday night in the Big 12 tournament semifinals.
Collins, Henry carry No. 1 Kansas past Texas A&Ma
March 12, 2010
Xavier Henry scored 11 points in a stunning 21-2 run that broke a tight game wide open and carried No. 1 Kansas past No. 23 Texas A&M 79-66 in a rough-and-tumble Big 12 semifinal Friday night.
State firefighters go back to school
March 12, 2010
More than 700 fire fighters are in Topeka for the 27th annual State Capital Area Firefighters Association Fire School.
Students share stories, seek prize with quilt
March 12, 2010
Students at Williams Magnet School are quilting their way to a cash prize and pizza party.
Parkinson signs Kansas smoking ban
March 12, 2010
Gov. Mark Parkinson on Friday signed into law a bill that will ban smoking in public, indoor places, such as restaurants and bars.
What to do tonight
March 12, 2010
From a dodge ball tournament to a poetry contest, here's what's happening in Northeast Kansas tonight.
Duluth tries to upstage Tope...er, Google, Kan.
March 3, 2010
Kansas House amends states' rights measure
March 12, 2010
Kansas House members are changing a resolution that legislators intend to send to Washington to assert the state's sovereignty.
Kansas proposal to block federal health reform debated before panel
March 11, 2010
Law professors on Thursday disagreed on the effect of a proposed state constitutional amendment that seeks to allow Kansans to reject any federal health care requirement to purchase insurance.
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.
New graffiti fighting feature
March 10, 2010
By Jessica Drew
Topeka's Code Enforcement unit is using new technology to tackle the graffiti problem. 49 News Community Reporter Jessica Drew explains what new feature they have started using, and how it will benefit the entire community.
Increase in casinos could mean more money spent on addiction counseling
June 18, 2007
State officials are preparing for a potential rise in gambling addiction if four new casinos open in Kansas.
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.
Kansas children being sold as sex slaves
February 27, 2010
When you think of human trafficking, countries like Sudan or Cambodia come to mind. But as 49 News Reporter Lauren Seabrook tells us, it happens right here in Kansas and a panel of local experts hope to bring awareness to the growing problem.
Full Press Conference: Frank Martin talks contract extension
March 7, 2010
An emotional Frank Martin talked about his new deal that will pay him $1.55 annually.
Budget cuts hurting state child health program
February 1, 2010
Forty thousand Kansas children depend on a state program for health insurance, but the state program is failing to do its job because of budget cuts.
Lebo girls head to state
March 7, 2010
The Wolves topped the Wabaunsee girls 77-75 despite a half-court shot from the Chargers.
Topeka 501 schools says cutting teachers is next step
March 5, 2010
Topeka Public Schools are faced with some tough decisions. 49 News Education Reporter Lauren Seabrook sat down with 501's school board President and she says after news of more cuts they'll have to plan for the worst case scenario.
Student killed on I-70 near Kansas City
December 20, 2006
Losing control of her car was not what caused Sarah Holloway's death.
Local Basketball Scoreboard: March 12, 2010
March 12
High school boys basketball: Nemaha Valley vs. Colgan
March 12
High school girls basketball: Concordia vs. Girard
March 12
High school girls basketball: Holton vs. Cheney
March 12
High school girls basketball: Washburn Rural vs. Wichita Heights
March 12
