Breaking news

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

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.

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

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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.

Locker Room Show Part 2

January 26, 2010

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Highlights and scores from area basketball games.

Sunflower Showdown makes learning fun

January 29, 2010

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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

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Owners say construction caused business problems.

School buses involved in accidents

February 5, 2010

Two school buses were in accidents Friday morning.

Play of the Night: January 29, 2010

January 29, 2010

Best of the games goes to a nice pass.

High school boys basketball: Oskaloosa vs. Perry-Lecompton

January 26, 2010

Oskaloosa vs. Perry-Lecompton