49 Storm Team Forecast: A few more storms possible by Friday

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Scattered storms may redevelop by Friday afternoon across the area.

Comfort zone: Gill, Jayhawks getting to know each other

July 29, 2010
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A quick look at the attendance sheet for this week’s Big 12 media days outside of Dallas revealed most teams had sent their best player.

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Kansas, not K-State, will finish 3rd in Big 12 North

K-State is the odds on favorite to finish higher in the Big 12 standings than KU according to the preseason media poll. 49 Sports Director Nic Hoch disagrees for a few reasons... but acknowledges it's very close.

Pyle, Jenkins trade accusations on wasting taxpayer funds

July 29, 2010

Republican candidates in the 2nd U.S. House District race traded accusations on Wednesday about wasting taxpayers’ money.

Police make two arrests in connection with stabbing death of Ottawa man

July 29, 2010

Police have arrested two suspects in a fatal stabbing that occurred Wednesday night outside an Ottawa residence.

4-year-old girl 3rd fatality in Jefferson Co. crash

July 29, 2010

Kansas Highway Patrol confirms that a 4-year-old child involved in Wednesday's car crash in Jefferson County has died today.

GOP candidate for Kansas secretary of state asks others for ‘full-time’ pledges

July 29, 2010

A Republican candidate for Kansas secretary of state is challenging his rivals to promise to be a full-time state official.

Brownback heavily favored in Kansas governor GOP primary

July 29, 2010

An obscure candidate in the Republican primary for Kansas governor has promised that if elected she would put every piece of legislation that reaches her desk to a biblical test and public poll.

Junction City rally trying to keep culture in town

July 29, 2010

More than 100 volunteers will be battling the heat in Junction City Saturday to let elected officials know they need to keep the arts alive. 49 News Manhattan Bureau Reporter Lindsey Elliott went to Junction City to see how the arts council is preparing for the rally and why they say funding art is crucial to the city.

Davis endorses Biggs in secretary of state race

July 29, 2010

House Democratic Leader Paul Davis of Lawrence on Thursday endorsed Secretary of State Chris Biggs in the Democratic Party primary contest.

Death of Shawnee firefighter while searching for victims was accidental, as was fire

July 29, 2010

The investigation into the May 22 fire that led to the death of firefighter John Glaser has determined that Glaser’s death was accidental, the Shawnee Fire Department has announced.

Challenge to Kansas smoking ban hearing finished

June 29, 2010

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Bar owners and employees from across the state gathered today at the Shawnee County Court House to hear the arguments.

Star Wars exhibit storms Great Overland Station

July 20, 2010

Star Wars is no longer in a galaxy far, far away.

Junction City couple celebrates 70 years of marriage

July 25, 2010

Clarence and Nellie Horne celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary Sunday afternoon with a family reunion.

16-year-old pleads guilty in murder case

March 7, 2006

Sentencing is set for May for a Johnson County teenager who admitted stabbing her mother to death following an argument.

Drivers testing tracks before Pinks All Out filming

July 16, 2010

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Race fans looking for a little action can get plenty Saturday at Heartland Park Topeka, and even some tonight until 8.

Two children killed in Jefferson County accident

Crash victims identified
July 28, 2010

Both of the fatalities are children; Kansas Highway Patrol troopers are investigating the cause of the crash.

Topeka man earns top honors in Army competition in Kuwait

May 17, 2010

The Non-commissioned Officer and Soldier of the Year Competition for the 1st Theater Sustainment Command was held May 10-14.

Free shredding event to be held in Topeka

July 16, 2010

Jayhawk File Express will be hosting "Free Shred Days" on Friday, July 23, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at 518 SE Adams.

I-70 reopened after multi-vehicle, accident on Kansas Turnpike near Topeka Service area

July 19, 2010

At least one person was injured in an multi-vehicle accident on I-70 near Topeka Monday morning.

Jury finds Briggs Auto Group not liable in fatal Cat Tracker accident

July 13, 2010

The jury in the civil trial stemming from a 2006 fatal accident involving the Cat Tracker fan bus has found Briggs Auto Group not liable.