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Story archive for November 2006

Thursday, Nov. 30

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Snow ends southeast; Sunshine returns for Friday

• Bern meets Baileyville B & B in prep action

• Process of finding new state Education Commissioner likely will be quick

• Sabetha and Marysville kick off their basketball seasons

• Arrest made in triple shooting case

• Icy roads land one driver in an icy creek

• Gift card woes

• KBCA preseason rankings released

• Emporia gets covered in snow Thursday

• Hayden Lady Wildcats tip-off season Thursday

• Nasty weather didn’t cancel school for all

• Training day for Lyndon first responders

• Left hook earns KSU's Colon a suspension

• With a nice raise, Self re-ups for five more years

• Festival of Trees offers holiday beauty for a good cause

• U.S. Postal Service gearing up for holiday rush

• Fund set up for Cat Tracker victim

• Before hitting the road, check with K-DOT

• Cars left running with keys inside against the law

• Emergency room confusion can be alleviated with a flash drive

• Slick roads cause grief for drivers, law enforcement

• "Happy Feet" kicking up controversy with conservatives

• 49 News Now - An afternoon update of news and weather

• Analyst: Odds against victory in Iraq despite advisers' efforts

• Snowy weather prompts disaster declaration

• Driver pleads guilty to hiding 150 pounds of cocaine in cargo of truck

• Self signs new 5-year deal at KU

• Whale attacks trainer at SeaWorld

• Rice to meet with Israel's Olmert

• Coffey County woman dies in car crash

• Beading a better life for those living in poverty

• Bush tries to buoy al-Maliki's leadership ability, amid leaked memo discrediting it

• Get help clearing snow, ice from driveways and sidewalks

• Woman killed in Turnpike accident identified

• Icy roads cause dozens of fender benders, several injury accidents

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Here comes the significant snow

Wednesday, Nov. 29

• KU ladies were less than gracious hosts to Western Illinois

• Wichita State slams UMKC in Koch Arena

• KU's Sasha Kaun is playing, but still sore

• Cal too tough for Kansas State

• More people means more problems for Manhattan public safety

• Topeka native gets large settlement for mistaken arrest

• Boomeritis is a new term for old aches and pains

• Drivers battle winter blast

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Second round of winter storm to hit on Thursday

• Topeka man arrested for Capitol City Bank robbery

• Triple shooting leaves neighbors nervous

• Radiothon to help holiday family adoptions

• Wildcats hope warm California weather will heat up their shooting

• Jayhawk bench gets workout against Dartmouth

• Study: 1 in 5 parents say kids online too much

• Fire district pays a little for a lot

• In icy weather, KDOT crews treat roads early and often

• Folk concert to raise funds for Topeka-area homeless

• Two Washburn players named to all-Southwest Region first team

• Brain's emotional responses aid in shopping decisions

• 49 News Now - An afternoon update of news and weather

• Man who won $1.1. million BTK-related defamation lawsuit dies

• Appeals court decision in Wittig sentencing may be challenged

• 71-year-old dies after fall at Manhattan school

• Local animal shelter needs help keeping animals warm

• 49's Hot Web site of the Day

• Even in retirement, Silver Lake man's life is full of gas station nostalgia

• Turnpike accident: One dead, six injured in two-vehicle accident

• Treasury ordered to make bills recognizable to blind people

• Dogs sniff out bugs to help wine growers combat crop-destroying bugs

• Bush to ask Iraqi Prime Minister how U.S. can help transform war-torn country

• Lyon County attorney rejects planner’s complaint

• Thermal imaging camera to be purchased by Shawnee Heights Fire District

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Blast of cold air, freezing rain & some snow

Tuesday, Nov. 28

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Arctic air invades

• Local ladies' basketball teams do well in WBCA poll

• Men's and women's teams hooping it up at ESU

• KU pounds Dartmouth in the Phog

• Shooting disturbs neighborhood; police search for suspects

• Campus organization uses holiday lights to raise money for Emporia community

• Valve sparing technique gives new hope to aortic aneurysm patients

• Correction in Topeka shooting story from November 25

• Cat Tracker bus driver's records reveal problems

• 49 Investigates: The Kansas Lottery

• City Council rejects use of eminent domain

• Boomer women spending most of the money

• Officials investigating Capitol City Bank robbery

• Murder suspect faces two trials in November

• Hockey could return to Topeka

• Topeka, Shawnee County prepping for winter weather

• KU, K-State players named to All-Big 12 team

• AP awards Big 12 football Coach of the Year

• Sperm donor fights for parental rights

• Scrap metal thefts could prompt law change

• Arson ruled out in Missouri group home fire

• Chiefs prepare for Cleveland; Holmes out for season

• Topeka City Council to debate eminent domain usage

• Successful litigant in defamation suit dies

• Buffalo disease spreading across state

• Thanksgiving, 2006 sees increase in highway fatalities

• Verdict returned in Riverton High School shooting plot

• 49 News Now - An afternoon update of news

• Appleby jury should be seated today

• Ballet brings toys to life at Topeka Performing Arts Center

• Flu season: Americans are not out of the woods yet

• Majority leader recommends using surplus for school plan

• Doorstep Inc. welcomes donations to add holiday joy to many families

• New device could save lives in some airplane crashes

• White House's holiday centerpiece is a 18-foot Douglas fir

• Supply drives organic foods to the masses

• U.S. tries again to increase cattle imports from Canada

• Long-time Christmas tree grower phases out dying business

• President Bush convenes with allies to try to prevent Iraqi civil war

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Winter Storm Watch posted for much of the area

• Test could eliminate the need for chemotherapy in breast cancer treatment

• Boomer Girls: They're female, they're older, they've got the power

Monday, Nov. 27

• ESU's Book picks up a Conference accolade

• State Supreme Court to hear sperm donor dispute

• Identity of St. Marys fire victim released

• ABC's "The Bachelor" auditions in Topeka

• Holiday parade aims to help hungry families in Manhattan

• Jeff's picks for the Best and Worst in sports

• Flu epidemic seminar educates business, healthcare officials

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: A very complicated weather scenario for the week

• It's the glitch that stole Christmas

• Fatal fire hits home for Topeka group house

• Traffic accident turns fatal

• Big 12 volleyball player honor goes to Wildcat

• Wildcat basketball hits the road for next two games

• KU's Wright earns two Player of the Week honors

• Governor, state task force sponsor methamphetamine summit

• Abortion clinics ask for special prosecutor in AG investigation

• Missouri group home fire kills ten, injures two dozen

• AP Poll: UCLA the new No. 1; KU jumps five spots

• Former President Jimmy Carter encourages U.S. to hand over the reins to Iraq

• Good news for lower back pain sufferers

• Escaped El Dorado inmate captured

• Pushing 60, nurse steps up to call of duty

• American warplane crashes in Iraq

• Pursuit ends with multi-agency search

• 49's Hot Web Site of the Day

• Bush, Cabinet fan out over Middle East while civil war fears escalate

• North Carolina’s newest cash crop

• Teen involved in foiled school shooting plot to stand trial

• KSU student slaying to be replayed in court this week

• KU student’s documentary explores preaching of hate

• Shoppers logging onto online stores during work for "Cyber Monday" sales

• Residents, businesses help pave the way for community's first swimming pool

• Failed computer backup causes data loss for Christmas Bureau

• National Infant Language Laboratory takes baby talk seriously

• Art Nouveau glassmaker Louis Comfort Tiffany left fingerprint on local church

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Rollercoaster ride of weather all week

Sunday, Nov. 26

• A rollercoaster ride of temperatures this week

• Neighbors, firefighters helpless as fire ravages home in St. Marys

• Topeka woman uses own stem cells to fight cancer

• Great Coat Giveaway keeps Topeka kids warm

• Southeast Topeka stabbing sends teen to hospital

• Brownback considering the Whitehouse

• Spotlight already on Boyda, Democrats to deliver

• Gas station robbers still at large

• Strong start to holiday season, but will it continue?

• Jayhawks take down No. 1 Gators

• Clouds/Shower chances move into the picture

Saturday, Nov. 25

• Jayhawks drop the ball in Border Blunder

• Wildcats rebound after disappointment in New Mexico

• Redmen run over St. Marys in 2-A title match

• Miracle parade brings thousands to downtown

• Silver Lake finally takes state in 3-A championship

• Runners race through Topeka in Rescue Run

• Community steps up to help Topeka family after Thanksgiving fire

• U.S. troops recieve upgrades in Iraq

• Families spend quality time picking perfect tree for holidays

• 13-year-old injured in bike, car accident

• Iraq violence continues despite curfew

• One teen dead in rollover accident

• Shooting sends woman to hospital; police search for suspect

• FBI nabs KC bank robbers

Friday, Nov. 24

• Two area college ladies' teams hit the court

• KU versus Ball State a good warmup for Florida

• Santa spotted in Lawrence Friday night

• Glazed ham and turkey products recalled

• Black Friday started at midnight in some parts of the U.S.

• Truck-motorcycle accident sends woman to hospital

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Still well above normal temps through weekend

• Jayhawks prepare for their "true" rival, Mizzou

• Four Big 12 teams hit the post-Thanksgiving gridiron

• KC Chiefs owner Hunt hospitalized in Dallas

• No surprise, Washburn plays another overtime game

• Thanksgiving fire causes problems for neighbors

• KU wise to take Ball State seriously

• Goodyear strikers utilize the internet

• Traffic picks up on Black Friday

• Cat Tracker bus driver has DWI history

• Black Friday draws crowds in Topeka

• Police looking for suspect in Topeka bank holdup

• Bank of Atchison robbed Friday afternoon

• 49 News Now, an afternoon update of news and weather

• Reviews of Bobby, Deck the Halls, Tenacious D: The Pick of Destiny

• Marathon new addition to Miracle on Kansas Avenue event

• David Blaine accomplishes charitable stunt

• Two dead after Chicago standoff

• U.S. helicopter engaged in Baghdad clash

• Kansas City attraction glows with holiday spirit

• Christmas shopping begins with fervor

• Get more from your Thanksgiving dinner with storage, recipe tips

• South Korea to stop shipments of Kansas beef

• A Kansas woman and her son are dead after wreck on I-85 in South Carolina

• Early morning fires keeps firefighters busy

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Cool this weekend, downright cold next week

• Possible link between migraines and what you eat

Thursday, Nov. 23

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Sunshine for most of Friday before a cloudy weekend

• Making the best of working on Thanksgiving

• The KC Chiefs serve up some tasty Thanksgiving pigskin

• Chancellors at Kansas universities on the low end of Big 12 pay scale

• Emergency crews balance celebrating Thanksgiving with serving community

• KU and K-State football players are thankful for many things

• Cornish closing in on Sands' KU record

• Fire destroys home on Thanksgiving

• Chiefs prepare for Thanksgiving battle with Broncos

• Goodyear strikers spent Thanksgiving on picket line

• Community Thanksgiving dinner feeds thousands

• Group provides holiday cheer to homebound

• Requests for concealed gun permits below expectation

• Thanksgiving Day goes up in flames for one family

• Teen in Riverton school plot pleads no contest

• Disney on Ice stars to make a special appearance in Topeka

• Appeals court sets aside Wittig sentence

• Dishing out a Thanksgiving feast in Topeka

• Thanksgiving in Iraq: Extreme violence in Sadr City

• Times Square gyroscope more than just a publicity stunt

• Mickey Mouse and friends celebrate 100 years of magic

• Popular Thanksgiving side dish helps repel bacteria

• Thanksgiving tradition in jeopardy thanks to weather

• In war, finding things to be thankful for can be tough

• Iraqi TV reports Cheney is in Baghdad this Thanksgiving

• Marshall County man dies in collision with train

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Thanksgiving looking great for Midwest

Wednesday, Nov. 22

• Black Friday brings out the shoppers, thieves

• KU, K-State in action on the volleyball court Wednesday night

• KU's Wright, Rush named to Naismith Award watch list

• "Disney on Ice" delights Expocentre crowd

• What kids eat when their parents aren't around

• Wildcats shoot poorly against Lobos

• Look for the Chiefs-Broncos matchup on Thanksgiving

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Mostly clear and cold tonight

• Controversial Education Commissioner resigns

• Volunteers prepare to serve thousands

• Back-to-back accidents cause headaches on Topeka Boulevard

• Major influx of soldiers means more students to educate

• Washburn's Jones named soccer All-American again

• Four Lady Blue soccer players honored

• KU's Bill Self hits milestone as a Jayhawk

• Manhattan students give thanks for refurbished field

• HIV exposure defendant sentenced

• Topeka city employee run over by refuse truck

• Lyon County man fatally shot in Kansas City

• Kansas State Board of Education Commissioner Bob Corkins resigns

• 49 News Now - An afternoon update of news and weather

• Topeka and Shawnee County holiday hours

• Dazzling light display benefits people with disabilities

• Nominees for Shawnee County judge

• Penguins that survived accident become parents in new home

• Implants in infant bring cries of joy to family of deaf boy

• Community gets ready for Thanksgiving feast

• Mother pleads in baby's death

• 49's Hot Web site of the day

• Traffic accidents occur within minutes of each other

• Robert Altman remembered as an actor's director

• Wal-Mart boycott called off

• Clay County man sentenced for shooting airplane pilot

• Create a habitat for pheasants for $68

• Two men jailed after grain elevator stand-off

• Thanksgiving jokes take aim at White House tradition

• Clarkson, Black Eyed Peas win American Music Awards

• Bush to meet with Iraqi Prime Minister as Iran and Syria offer Iraq support

• Military families deliver petitions for peace to Washington

• From Newton to New York: The Ambrose Sisters left a legacy

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Looking good today, record-setting temps on Thanksgiving

• New technology aids in early asthma diagnosis

Tuesday, Nov. 21

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Mostly clear and cool tonight

• Both ESU basketball teams show opponents how the game is played

• Lobos lay waste to the Wildcats

• Jayhawks take it out on Tennessee State

• State science standards will evolve slowly

• Ft. Riley General prepares 6,000 troops for upcoming deployment

• 49 Investigates: Holiday shopping and internet fraud

• Fallen fan leaves precious gift behind

• KU basketball has big week ahead

• Heavier volume of holiday traffic expected this Thanksgiving

• City offers amnesty to those with outstanding warrants

• Employment numbers good for state, bad for Topeka

• Wildcats resting up while anticipating Bowl bid

• Bragging rights are good, but seven wins are better for the Jayhawks

• Popularity of healthy snacks leads to plant expansion

• The Internal Revenue Service owes money to some Kansans

• Shooting a pilot lands Clay County man in prison

• Local students in the Thanks"giving" mood

• 49 News Now - An afternoon update of news

• Toys recalled after kids swallow magnets

• Marathon runners may be putting themselves at increased risk of cancer

• IRS enforcement collections hit record high

• You may have one of the safest vehicles on the road

• Suspect in quadruple murder arrested

• Drug forfeiture funds to be repaid

• City judge charged with aiding felon, intimidating witness

• Raising beef on grass has little known benefits

• Toys for Tots needs your help to bring holiday cheer to needy families

• Thanksgiving dinner comes early for Boys and Girls Club members

• Muslim scholars kicked off plane after passanger becomes suspicious of prayer

• Christian Lebanese Cabinet minister assassinated

• Iran invites Iraq, Syria to talks Middle East conflict

• Salmonella on the rise in chicken, government study shows

• Family feud over chicken strips leads to fatal stabbing 17-year-old

• Wake up with breakfast recipes from 49 News' Blake Smith and Jessica Lovell

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Nice stretch of weather until this weekend

• Software improvements help MRIs diagnose joint hardware problems

• "Ill-considered" OJ Simpson project cancelled by News Corporation

Monday, Nov. 20

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Mostly cloudy this evening, then gradually clearing out tonight

• Nick Griffith has this week's Best and Worst in sports

• Goodyear strike creates hardship for family during holidays

• ESU's Stueve takes Division Two honors

• Brownback ponders presidential possibility

• K-State en route to matchup with Lobos

• Jayhawks take ORU loss out on Towson

• K-State Wildcats regrouping, waiting for Bowl bid

• KU's Cornish cops offensive player honors as team preps for Mizzou

• Victim identified in fatal bus accident

• AP basketball poll not too harsh on KU

• Topeka Shawnee County Public Library ranked number one in the state

• Prison program opens doors to women

• Buffalo Wild Wings launches in Topeka

• Free parking to encourage holiday shopping downtown

• Major symbol of the season arrives at Cedar Crest

• Beating out the pros, KU students win architecture honor

• MADD teaming with Federal government on new campaign

• Send off party planned for Kansas Air National Guard group

• Fake ID usage among illegal immigrants on the rise

• Former Manhattan city official faces charges

• Medicare Part D enrollment now open

• 49 News Now - An afternoon update of news and weather

• Decade-long study shows eye surgeries are safe, long-lasting

• Holiday drivers should be prepared to pay a little more at the pump

• Another chance for the dollar coin

• 132-year-old library modernizes while preserving the past

• Defense Secretary replacement to speak with high-ranking Democrat about possible confirmation

• 49’s Hot Web Site of the Day

• Manhattan man faces felony theft and gambling charges

• Goodyear workers plan striking through holidays; negotiations reach an impasse

• Man killed on Cat Tracker bus accident in Lawrence identified

• U.S. soldier death toll nearing 3,000

• Gardening Tip 9: Bring the outdoors inside during cold weather

• USDA warns don't wash your Thanksgiving turkey

• Childhood obesity linked to increase in Type 2 diabetes in children

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Nicer weather moving in

Sunday, Nov. 19

• NASCAR king crowned

• Jayhawks bounce back after embarrassing upset

• Clear and cold tonight, but warming up toward Thanksgiving

• After-hours shoppers bring in funds for charities

• Police still searching for shooting suspects

• Cat Tracker accident still under investigation

• Ethics commission wants "robo calls" to stop

• Green engineers win in first game back from injury

• Concealed-carry law provides boost for gun sellers, instructors

• One cancer patient is trying to "Look Good, Feel Better"

Saturday, Nov. 18

• Jayhawks capitalize on Wildcat mistakes

• Cool and Dry Sunday; Warmer Weather to Follow

• The wait is over for adopting families

• Lady Blues roll over Cameron

• Stueve throws up 29, pulls down 13 in Hornets, win

• 8-man action in prep championships

• Auction raises money for future entrepreneurs

• Fatal accident sours Sunflower Showdown festivities

• Long-delayed "Freedom Tower" begins construction

• Longtime rivalry pays off for downtown businesses in Lawrence

• Topeka group brings holiday cheer to neglected children, Topeka community

• Topekans jumpstart holidays by raising money for youth

• Children spend quality time with Old Saint Nick before Christmas

• Topeka community comes to aid of local restaurant

• Lawrence man found guilty in death of 5-month-old child

• Senator Brownback encourages HIV testing by testing self

• One dead in pre-game traffic accident

• Lawrence man convicted of kiling his infant daughter

Friday, Nov. 17

• High school football highlights and women's college hoops

• PlayStation mania gets out of hand

• Nancy Boyda has "freshman orientation" in Washington

• Non-profit organization in need of toy, gift donations for foster children

• Status Quo Temps for the Weekend With Sunshine, Warmer Beyond.

• Bizarre burglary to Topeka home

• Former Michigan football coach dies on the eve of Ohio State game

• Chase for state football championship is on

• KU/K-State rivalry begins in early childhood

• Emporia native named Kansas' next poet laureate

• Topeka students celebrate American Education Week

• Lawrence company expands thanks to Medicare

• Area youth get classical this weekend

• Kansas lawmakers likely to hear more on minimum wage

• Mother wants state support for deaf services

• Fort Riley troops prepare for deployment

• Kansas journalist laid to rest

• Bronchitis sufferers may be enduring unnecessary side effects

• Undelivered tax refunds worth $92 million

• Bush meets with Vietnamese leaders

• 49 News Now - An afternoon update of news and weather

• Work-release inmate back in jail after walking away

• Man shot during attempted robbery of a Playstation 3

• "Casino Royale" "Dixie Chicks: Shut Up and Sing," "Happy Feet"

• USDA launches energy estimator for ag producers

• North Carolina community recounts how twister took them by surprise

• Walk through a Winter Wonderland, support people with disabilities

• Music on the mend

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Cool but dry weekend, nice next week

Thursday, Nov. 16

• Is there enough supply for the PS3's demand?

• Crushing weight of building repairs hurts state universities

• A pie in the face is worth 20 grand in the bank

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Breezy Friday before some chilly temperatures this weekend

• KU, K-State players prep for heated rivalry

• One man convicted of murder while co-defendant faces uncertainty

• Jayhawks upended the Kangaroos, 66-53

• Big Tent Coalition outlines priorities in letter to Sebelius

• Many laughing off push to quit smoking

• Sex offender housing restrictions possibly a bad idea

• Verdict reached in Caraway murder trial

• The awards keep coming for K-State's Freeman

• Lake Shawnee Trail project receives new addition to garden entrance

• New store opening supports East Topeka business revival

• Fair Board frowns on healthy changes

• Regents to push for budget to fix state universities

• ESU Football Coach Dave Wiemers resigns

• Goodyear looking for big loan to cover strike expenses

• Cargill to challenge OSHA fines

• 49 News Now - An afternoon update of news and weather

• Men aren't the only ones who need to watch cholesterol

• Free downtown parking in Topeka

• Frigid temperatures didn't stop Topekans from getting their "fix"

• Lyon County takes another look at Westar plans

• Veterans getting more support in Topeka

• Kansas lawmakers push for sex offender legislation

• Manhattan drug arrest

• Topeka Zoo goes smoke-free

• Gift drive to bring cheer to those seeking protection from abuse

• Ask Dr. Trupp: Instilling obedience in your dog

• Seaman H.S. power line ruptures, students dismissed

• Marine sentenced for killing Iraqi civilian

• Tanker truck explodes on Florida highway

• Target recalls popular toys

• Audience encounters mishap when voting for "Dancing with the Stars" winner

• USDA announces $39 million to promote U.S. food products overseas

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Clouds slowly move out, cool sticks around

• For some Medicare recipients, prices of plans will go up

• Lyon County to discuss accommodating new Westar plant's transportation needs

• Military spending bill would buoy Northeast Kansas Army centers

• Man robbed at ATM

Wednesday, Nov. 15

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Skies clear out overnight, but the wind will be slow to diminish

• Darrell Arthur scored 22, but the Jayhawks fall to ORU

• Basketball season opener for Emporia brings a win

• In two OT's, Washburn gets the win over Wesleyan

• K-State takes on Rutgers on their Jersey turf

• Local organizations Share the Warmth with Topekans

• Gusty winds make firefighters' jobs more difficult

• Video game fanatics set up camp at local retailers

• Jury continues deliberations in murder trial

• Couples from Topeka Bible Church adopting children from overseas

• Cold winds blow throughout the night

• Student test scores getting worse

• Great American Smoke Out a great time to quit cigarettes

• Contrary to plans, Edwards announces Chief's QB for Sunday

• K-State's Figurs questionable for Saturday's showdown with KU

• Bill Self coaches the Jayhawks against his old team

• Area prep golfers sign letters of intent

• Four star basketball prospect signs with the Jayhawks

• Washburn announces million dollar estate gift

• Federal funds will help to renovate Breakthrough House

• Lawrence man charged in Tuesday carjacking

• Would-be kidnapper accidently shoots self, twice

• 49 News Now: A mid-day report of news

• U.S.D. 501 participates in American Education Week

• Gamers camp out for latest PlayStation

• Junk food giants say no more ads targeting kids

• Secrets to a longer life revealed

• Community to give coats to those who've fallen on hard times

• Two former students plead guilty in dorm fire that killed three in New Jersey

• U.S. general warns Congress against timetable for troop withdrawal from Iraq

• Bush embarks on first trip to Vietnam to talk trade

• Enrollment period starts for prescription drug plans

• Abramoff arrives at federal prison near Cumberland

• Gingerbread Home designer hopes to win with castle replica

• Woman's hobby turns into community's Cookie Jar Heaven

• Conference unlocks age-old secrets of celebrities' deaths

• Casey's convenient store reports armed robbery

Tuesday, Nov. 14

• Highland Park Scots have their eyes on the basketball prize

• City Council approves widening project on California Avenue

• Location gives investigators hope of getting information in church arson

• Sports Illustrated ranks the Jayhawks number one

• KC Chief's coach not saying who will start at QB Sunday

• Holidays and comfort food are just around the corner

• 49 Investigates: Life lines or loan sharks?

• Hearing harps when waking from surgery could be a good thing

• Dispute over dollars between City and County

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Strong winds and some rain with a system tonight and tomorrow

• VA call center expansion opening up 90 jobs

• Coach Knight still has a special way with players

• All-MIAA football team includes local players

• Will K-State let down for their Game of the Year?

• K-State's upset of Texas catches the Jayhawks' attention

• Contract talks resume between Goodyear, United Steelworkers union

• Mexican national sentenced to 13 months for drug smuggling

• Conceal carry signs released

• Police chase van-stealing suspect 130 miles

• 49 News Now - An afternoon update of news and weather

• Moran expects new Congress to push Bush for resolution to Iraq war

• Overland Park saying no to Wizards soccer stadium

• Researcher finds new strain of wheat virus

• Protective chest equipment may not save young athletes from sudden death

• Five senior police officers arrested in mass kidnapping

• Investigators offer reward for information in arson case at St. David's

• Former owner of American Academy of Hair Design pleads guilty to fraud

• Topeka company to add 90 new positions

• Adoption service hopes open house will connect families with children

• Botox showing promising results on minimizing scars

• Abolitionist-founded church still holds services after 144 years

• Automakers take woes to the White House

• Zune music player is Microsoft's latest entertainment foray

• Tyson reports fourth quarter loss, but still expects profitable year

• Goodyear, union to resume talks today

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Clouds increase today, rain/snow mix possible tonight

Monday, Nov. 13

• Cargill, Inc. facing OSHA citations and fines over June accident

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Mostly cloudy tonight, a big storm system moves in by Tuesday night

• Gonzalez is out of the KC Chiefs' lineup

• The Emporia State women are tough on Tabor

• The K-State women go against Creighton

• 5-2 vote rejects permit for sheriff's department to add to firing range

• OSHA issues citations to Cargill

• It's Monday and time for Nick's Picks

• K-State Wildcats travel to Rutgers on Wednesday

• Future of church destroyed by fire uncertain

• KU men's basketball maintains AP ranking

• Sunflower Showdown set for Saturday

• Freeman, Figurs up for Players of the Week honors

• United Way receives big boost on Monday

• Governor signs proclamations

• More international grad students attending KU

• Local group plays Santa for seniors

• Kansas school lunch program under scrutiny

• Tamiflu usage requires close monitoring, says FDA

• Officials release identity of accident fatality

• MTAA board announces Stremming's successor

• AP Basketball Poll: No change at the top

• 49 News Now - An afternoon update of news and weather

• Foster care program asks community to help add cheer to children's lives

• Study: Firefighters more likely to develop cancer than workers in other fields

• Violence rattles central Iraq

• "Stranger Than Fiction," "Borat" reviews

• Groundbreaking today for King memorial in Washington

• Smokers to band together Thursday to stub out bad habit

• Stem cell transplants hindered because supply doesn't meet demand

• Bush to hear from bi-partisan team on future of Operation Iraqi Freedom

• Generous donations make holidays happier for soldiers

• Property owners urged to fight "epidemic" of pine tree disease

• University provides students with taste of different cultures

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Showers tomorrow, rain/snow mix possible tomorrow night

Sunday, Nov. 12

• Lady Jayhawks fall short for first loss of season

• Clearing skies tonight; Sunshine for Monday

• Firefighters battle early morning blaze

• The ultimate conflict resolution

• St. David's community views church destroyed in fire

• Signs of hope after Friday's church fire

• Bush says goals in Iraq have not changed

• College Football AP Poll

• Music teaches kids not to live in a "Sheltered Reality"

• Chiefs' offense sputters in Miami

• Concerned Topeka churches may close doors to public

• Formal negotiations scheduled between Goodyear, United Steelworkers

Saturday, Nov. 11

• Jayhawks roll over Northern Arizona in season-opener

• Wildcats make good on promise to down Texas

• Slight Warm-Up For Sunday

• Huggins and the Cats start season with a "W"

• Little Apple gets big boost with sports-filled weekend

• Sifting through the Ashes

• Veterans honored by Governor

• Ottawa assault case still under investigation

• Emotional day as veterans honored in Osage City

• Gospel concert helps rebuilding church

• Deadly accident closes 29th for five hours

• Hornets end season on a low note

• Santa brings early presents for the pets

• Washburn seniors go out with a bang

• Family history encourages grandparents to emphasize Veterans Day

Friday, Nov. 10

• Locker Room Show: High school highlights

• Locker Room Show: More college sports

• Locker Room Show: College Preview

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Chilly, but sunny Veterans Day

• The founding city of Veterans Day hosts event

• Birthday Ball celebrates the Marine Corps' 231st

• The Dole Institute hosts Marine Corps birthday celebration

• Veterans Day activities scheduled for Saturday

• Arsonist blamed for destroying Topeka church

• Goodyear talks may be in the works

• Teacher accused of rape gets new trial

• Topeka biker girl to compete in BMX grand national

• Uncounted ballots may alter outcome of Kansas House race

• Brownback visits Washburn Rural High School

• Westar plans in Emporia

• Energy bills could come down

• 49 News Now - An afternoon update of news and weather

• Merry Market to provide shopping experience, support community groups

• Report: Court commissioner found conduct "more than reasonable"

• Breast cancer study: African-American women have more to worry about than white women

• Four more deaths reported in Iraq

• Profile of a fallen hero: Strength and honor was Spc. Mock's motto

• Topeka restaurant overcame fire to continue feeding loyal customers

• Topeka's library earns top honors

• "60 Minutes" correspondent Ed Bradley, who forged a style all his own, dead at 65

• Bumper soybean, corn harvests expected

• Firefighters work to salvage church destroyed in fire

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: The cold arrives along with some showers

Thursday, Nov. 9

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Much cooler air for Friday, chance of showers tonight

• Captain Cutaneum is protecting children from the badness of skin cancer

• Damon Huard the Chiefs' turnaround guy

• Tears of joy flood Expocentre as soldiers return home

• Two Shawnee Heights volleyball standouts sign letters of intent

• Emporia State just wants to win one for the seniors

• Washburn needs a win, and good luck

• Jayhawk and Wildcat tipoff times Saturday

• Rumsfeld: War on terror cannot be won by U.S. alone

• Campaign volunteers still busy

• Rumsfeld speaks at KSU

• KSU building dedicated to General Myers

• Two bandits kidnap bank president, rob bank in SE Kansas

• Veterans agree with Rumsfeld on war differences

• Jayhawk coach Self says new signee worth the wait

• New restaurant cuts the ribbon in Topeka

• Local veterans honored at Landon Middle School

• Goodyear sending negotiators back to bargaining table

• 49 News Now - An afternoon update of news

• Kline's memo tops group's worst list

• Kansas health care facility claiming medical miracle

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Transition to cool today, cold tomorrow

• Japan halts beef U.S. imports

• Millions of acetaminophen pills recalled

• Two appeals, one district judge up for Supreme Court spot

• Martha to pay millions for insider trading

• One man's mission to honor Civil War Veterans

• Late term abortion ban arguments heat up

• Police arrest two after shooting and barricade situation in SE Topeka

Wednesday, Nov. 8

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: One more warm day before a fall chill returns

• Rumsfeld resigns, local military leaders prepare for impact

• K-State volleyball snaps losing streak

• The Jayhawks host Colorado in volleyball

• Arkansas City woman regains speech after three years

• Cancer patient approaches each day, and illness, with humor

• All eyes were on Mercury as it cast its silhouette across the Sun

• Pennsylvania man sentenced for death of Emporia State University official

• K-State women's basketball sign two players

• Shawnee Heights' Pease signs to play volleyball in Nashville

• Two Highland Park players sign with Missouri State

• Christmas countdown begins early for criminals

• Jayhawks announce basketball signing

• Kansas Adjutant General surprised by Rumsfeld announcement

• KSU's Huggins announces first recruiting class

• Elections shake things up in Kansas politics

• 49's Jana Corrie speaks at Centralia career fair

• Landon Lecture with Rumsfeld will go on as scheduled

• New device blows head lice away

• Adjutant General of Kansas to help Osage City dedicate veterans' memorial

• Two Seaman standouts sign to Division One schools

• Local postal worker honored as a veteran

• 49 News Now - An afternoon update of news and weather

• Investigators blame pipe fitting for fatal accident at Tyson plant

• Washburn University students talk about party switching, AG race upset

• Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld to resign

• Democrats take back the House of Representatives overnight

• Moran gets another run in Congress, Boyda new to the game

• Election aftermath, Phill Kline concedes to Paul Morrison

• State political pundit explains meaning of some election results

• Senator Jim Barnett has no regrets, ready for legislative session

• Governor Kathleen Sebelius thanks Kansans for second term

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Record highs possible today; don't get used to it

• Boyda energized by her victory against Ryun

• Democrat Paul Morrison ousts Republican Phill Kline in nasty race

• Lupus is not just a woman's disease

• Kline statement pledges smooth transition of AG's office to Morrison

• Sebelius wins second term as governor

Tuesday, Nov. 7

• Sebelius claims victory

• Kline concedes to Morrison in AG race

• Jim Ryun concedes to challenger Nancy Boyda in District 2 race

• K-State vs. Texas setting up to be the Big 12 Quarterback showdown

• Jayhawk voted to preseason All-America Team

• City Council kills prepay ordinance

• Moore wins District-3 seat

• Giles is off the Jayhawk team for good

• 49 News Election Update

• Morrison jumps ahead of Kline

• Congressional candidate Boyda cleans house before election results

• Emporia man injured in car accident

• Ryun waves signs, appreciates support

• Morrison feeling "cautiously optimistic"

• AG candidate Kline goes from voting booth to aching tooth

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Unseasonably warm for Wednesday

• Mid-afternoon voter turnout at 34 percent

• Barnett upbeat in spite of polls

• Sebelius: "I love this job; I love this State"

• Bariatric surgery may be an option for treatment of obesity

• Giles dismissed from University of Kansas basketball team

• Shawnee County voter turnout expected to be higher than state average

• African-American voters could turn tide in Congress

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Fog early, sun and clouds for afternoon

• Medical advances don't happen overnight, but often over a lifetime

Monday, Nov. 6

• Local race attracts national media attention

• Nick's picks for the Best and Worst in sports

• 49 Investigates: Saving money on groceries, shopper's card or discount store?

• Tuesday is Election Day and time to vote

• Roadside memorials serve an unusual purpose for some

• KU vs K-State kickoff time set

• Down five at the half, the Lady Jayhawks rally to beat Washburn

• Recipient of Barden's charity walk losing patience

• More than 600 workers needed to make Election Day happen

• Teen victim of traffic accident laid to rest

• Voting Machines are picked up

• Local voters fed up with Robo Calls

• Accidents raise questions about intersection safety

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: A few passing clouds tonight

• Stueve and Boston: the Dynamic Duo of ESU's Lady Hornets

• Triple overtime game with K-State builds confidence at Washburn

• The AP preseason poll places Jayhawks in third

• Freeman named Offensive Player of the Week

• Pre-paying for gasoline could become law in Topeka

• School bus danger examined

• Public library receives number one ranking

• Kansas soldier killed in Afghanistan

• One injured in Topeka fire

• Study: Amniocentesis does not put women at higher risk of miscarriage

• 49 News Now - An afternoon update of news and weather

• Iraqi Prime Minister calls Saddam Hussein worst ruler in Iraqi history

• Children invited to take part in unofficial electoral process

• Local country music DJ gives her picks for CMA award winners

• Homemade ice cream packed full of Wildcat spirit

• Two Kansans killed in plane crash in Oklahoma

• Colombia and Peru open markets U.S. beef

• Man killed in motorcycle-deer crash

• Physician explores partial breast radiation to help treat cancer patients

• President Bush, Iraqi Prime Minister hail Saddam's death sentence as just

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: From the 70s to snow in a matter of days

Sunday, Nov. 5

• Clouds moving in, but they won't last long

• President Bush visits Topeka

• Street corner dancer

• Two inducted into National Guard Hall of Fame

• Cancer patient dedicates basketball court to family

• Two Kansas Guardsmen inducted into Hall of Fame

• Lady Hornets down KSU in exhibition

• Lady Blues' season ends in last minute loss

• Lady Jayhawks take their turn against Washburn

• Pastor reflects on 47 years of preaching in Topeka, calls it a blessing

• Boyda rallies local support before elections

• Chiefs find their groove

• Saddam Hussein sentenced to death

Saturday, Nov. 4

• Did the Wildcats come to play?

• KSU's Ron Prince-era officially off to good start

• Congressional candidates cry foul play

• Locker Room Show: Saturday Prep Playoffs

• Sun & Clouds Mix For Sunday

• Family Day brings fun to K-State

• Ambitious teen moving up ranks in Junction City

• Intersection sees second crash in four days

• Jayhawks inch closer to bowl eligibility

• Topeka citizens learn to "serve and protect"

• Alma man dead after rolling truck

• Truman State too much for Lady Blues

• Young Citizens ready for life's challenges

• Shooting lands Topeka man in hospital

• DVD Reviews: Mission Impossible III, Cars, Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology

Friday, Nov. 3

• Locker Room Show: High School Highlights

• Locker Room Show: College preview

• Honored veteran feels pain and pride for service to Country

• Sunday's Presidential visit a "sellout"

• Prep phenom Bill Walker to be a Wildcat

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: A modest warming trend on the way

• The Locker Room lineup for Friday night at 10:00

• The deportation of illegal immigrants is paying off

• No playing time for KU's Giles for remainder of this semester

• Santa Fe Trail School District puts bond issue on the ballot

• Oklahoma coaching legend in hospital

• Retired KU professor trying to save a piece of University history

• Realistic training for local law enforcement

• Identity of fatal train accident victim released

• Nimble wits and a ready van save woman, three children from house fire

• Attempted second degree murder charge against Topeka teen reduced

• Ichabods face K-State in Saturday exhibition game

• Reviews of The Santa Clause 3, Flushed Away

• Woman, children escape burning house

• Musical genes run heavy in Anoushka Shankar's family

• Colorado pastor admitting to some allegations

• Four days before the election, the President stumps across the U.S.

• More violence, more death in Iraq

• Hundreds of ballots missing U.S. House candidate's name

• Anounshka Shankar concert to give Kansans sense of Indian culture

• Modest turnout predicted for Tuesday's election

• Iran flexes military muscle, sends message with test-fire of missiles

• Family buries fallen soldier

• KU chapel rebounds from storm

• Federal government offers Kansas farmers new farm insurance plan

• Onslaught of barnstorming sends election fever throughout the nation

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Warmer day with showers on the way

• Pregnancy can induce cravings, heartburn and unsolicited advice

Thursday, Nov. 2

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Another chilly night, but a warm-up looms soon

• Moran's goal is keeping the needs of Kansans first

• Kansas wins handily over Washburn in exhibition play

• Todd Reesing: smart, talented and a darn nice guy, to boot

• Wildcats ramping up the rushing yards, thanks to the O-line

• A Topeka woman watched as her husband was killed on I-470

• U.S. Army Secretary visits Fort Riley, checking on "Transition Troops"

• First District Congressional candidate Doll lays out his campaign

• Wildcat basketball boasts two more players

• K-State basketball hits milestone before ever playing a game

• Father of Columbine victim promotes "Rachel's Challenge"

• Jayhawks to meet Ichbods in exhibition play

• Regents and legislators tour KU campus problem areas

• Army Secretary visits Fort Riley

• Incumbent Moran stresses alternative energy production

• State Republicans hit the road to meet voters

• Belly dancing to health and happiness

• 49 News Now - An online broadcast of news and weather

• White House confirms Bush is coming to Topeka

• Senior citizen killed after being struck by a train near Onaga

• Imprint your pet's paw in a Christmas ornament, donate to a good cause

• FDA to hold hearings on so-called energy drinks

• Pratt Livestock tests new cattle ID system

• Emporia looks to replace retiring Police Chief Mike Heffron

• 49's Web site of the Day

• Officer's best friend

• First U.S. soldier death in November

• Leaked chart shows most pessimistic assessment of Iraq war yet

• Kansas Marine killed in training exercise

• Two-car crash in Topeka has fatal consequences

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Slowly warming up; showers possible for weekend

Wednesday, Nov. 1

• Washburn Lady Blues bring back four starters

• Lady Hornets just want to get through the MIAA

• KU women play Fort Hays State in exhibition basketball

• MIAA coaches release preseason basketball poll

• Wichita State and Emporia State meet in exhibition basketball

• Fatal accident at 29th Street and Randolph in Topeka

• Research out of KU Med Center brings hope to epileptics

• Randy Speaker named to new City position

• Charity Walker explains food theft

• Questions raised over charity walker's motives

• Despite dismal record, ESU football wants a strong finish

• Hornets basketball with a view to rebuild

• The old contributes to the new in College Hill redevelopment

• Temperatures will plummet tonight under clear skies

• An unusual race for County Commission seat

• Outdoor stove blamed for car lot fire

• Turnpike Tussle momentum to spur Ichabods on Saturday

• Trans fats being eliminated in some parts of the country-What about Kansas?

• Washburn Ichabods aiming to improve on last basketball season

• Race for First District Congressional seat heating up

• Director of HND for Topeka to become new deputy city manager

• 49 News Now - An afternoon Webcast from 49 News

• Eat, drink and be charitable at area restaurants tonight!

• Restaurants may be required to list calorie content on menus

• Rumsfeld planning a trip to the Little Apple

• TPD investigating fourth bank robbery this year

• St. George man arrested in connection with Manhattan burglaries

• Bush demands apology from Kerry about "botched joke"

• Ten people shot at Halloween party

• Funeral Director shares SADD stories to raise awareness

• Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging reminder for Medicare Part D enrollment

• U.S. nursing homes re-evaluating fire safety

• Beloved Bob Barker saying goodbye to biz, beauties

• Hubble can scope the universe longer thanks to repairs

• Arrest made in the wildfire that killed five firefighters

• Wrongfully accused, Vietnam veteran set free after 18 years in prison

• The President may be coming to Kansas

• Kansas Attorney General gets abortion clinic records

• Day of Dead celebrates memories of loved ones

• SIDS linked to defect in way seretonin triggers baby's brain

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Warming up through weekend, cold blast possible next week