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Washburn takes the homecoming Tussle

Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008

As the score would indicate, this Tussle was a a defensive slugfest. Read story.

Kansas State takes 44-30 win over Texas A&M

Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008

Find out how the Wildcats put the hurt on the Aggies. Read story.

Sharp scores 3 TDs, leads Kansas past Colorado

Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008

Get a brief recap of the Jayhawks' second conference win. Read story.

49 Storm Team Forecast: One last dry day before deluge!

Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008

Sunday will "feel" very much like Saturday did, just with a few more clouds. Thereafter, we'll deal with a sluggish yet potent storm system setting up shop and dumping rain over a string of days. Read story.

Food festival offers ethnicity

Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008

A local church is bringing part of the old world to the Topeka community through Greek food. Read story.

Civil War Day shows aspects of Civil War life

Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008

Helicopters, airplanes, and tanks covered the lawn of the Kansas National Guard today. Find out why. Read story.

Failing economy has one positive result

Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008

Despite the failing financial markets and credit crisis, there is one bright spot in our economy, low gas prices. 49 News Reporter Lindsey Elliott explains how much gas has dropped since yesterday and why the prices keep falling. Read story.

Many taking alternative energy into their own hands

Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008

The cost of power and energy are going up, forcing many people to take matters into their own hands. 49 News Reporter Jessica Drew explains why some are choosing to go green using a wind turbine, and how much it costs to install one yourself. Read story.

Garfield Park holds fall festival

Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008

It was a perfect day to celebrate fall. Read story.

Greensburg takes another step forward

Friday, Oct. 10, 2008

It will cost Greensburg nearly $3 million to rebuild city hall. 49 News Anchor Marshanna Hester traveled there by helicopter with members of the Kansas National Guard to find out its green features, and why residents say the money is worth it. Read story.

Kansas Guard unit welcomed home

Friday, Oct. 10, 2008

Their mission in Iraq included force protection and convoy escorts for combat logistics patrols. Read story.


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