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Story archive for May 2007

Thursday, May 31

• Camping, racing and hanging out at Heartland Park

• The NHRA Summer Nationals roar into Heartland Park

• Topeka Golden Giants hit the field for their third season

• Armed robbery suspect sought

• Olathe student gave it her best at the Bee

• Alleged King of Spam in the slammer

• 49 News Now: An evening online update of news and weather

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Severe storms possible tonight

• Topeka Flooding 101: How the rain led to sewage backups

• Focus on small business: To build a better community

• Residents continue to search for answers about sewers

• Helicopter crashes at National Training Center

• Olathe student competes in National Spelling Bee

• Lee Summit grandmother to deploy to Iraq

• Costner named Big 12 Female Sportsperson of the Year

• KC school kids raise money for Greensburg grandparents

• Months of rehearsals bring group together for 150th anniversary performance

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

• Phone scam targets military families

• Quarantined tuberculosis patient's identity released

• ESU volleyball adds three

• Beasley invited to USA U-19 team trials

• Rush to undergo surgery Friday

• 14th Annual Win Tidwell Golf Tournament

• This year’s allergy season not so dandy

• Preliminary hearing in student's slaying provides enough evidence for trial

• Dermatologists predict 9 percent rise in skin cancer cases

• Celebrating cancer survival one step at a time

• Going global for medical care may be cheaper, but may not be worth the risks

• Greensburg city council accepts mayor's resignation

• Dance music with Latin flare will help kick off Coleman Hawkins Jazz Festival

• 19 Citizen Fire Academy graduates gain insight on fire safety, department

• Storm Team Forecast: Sunshine today, but severe weather possible tonight

• 49 News Now - A morning update of news and weather

• Konza Prairie remains one of Kansas' near-pristine and rare vistas

Wednesday, May 30

• Introducing the new graduates of the Topeka Fire Department's Citizens Academy

• Grace Episcopal Cathedral celebrates its anniversary with beautiful music

• Why a boat dumped on the side of the road in Topeka is still making waves

• The National Spelling Bee is back with more buzz words this year

• 49 News Now: An evening online update of news and weather

• Water supply concerns arise on Kickapoo reservation

• Green participates in mini-camp while researching possible move to Miami

• Troops headed south to prepare for war

• Business acquisition will mean more jobs in Topeka

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: A chance to dry out

• Heartland Park expects thousands of fans for NHRA Summer Nationals

• FEMA encourages Shawnee County residents to apply for aid

• City gives Topeka property owner deadline to remove junked boat

• Officers put their best foot forward in torch run

• ESU soccer adds four signees

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

• ESPN to air KSU vs. Auburn in primetime

• Radio-thon aims to raise money for Children's Miracle Network

• Cameras, checkpoints gone at Wakarusa Fest

• Topeka Metal Specialties expanding

• International Web sites scam would-be dog owners out of thousands

• CDC: Passengers who flew with tuberculosis-infected man may be at risk

• Infant swings recalled due to entrapment hazard

• Mom of murdered teen explains her worry when daughter didn't call her back

• Tech-savvy protestors text message in opposition to Hugo Chavez

• Westlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery thanks community for donations

• Lack of requirements for private security guards worries some Kansans

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Showers end, more coming

• New Payless Shoe distribution center to be located in Ohio

• Israeli Prime Minister: Attacks on Hamas will continue

• Blood tests show inflammation may be an indicator of Alzheimer's

• Could critics be right in accusing oil industry of gas price gouging?

• Topeka Transit holding "How to ride the bus" clinics

• Spinal cord patient hopes new drug will get her back on her feet

• U.S. sanctions against Sudan may be too little, too late

• Summertime safety tips: Accidents result from mowing the lawn, grilling

• 49 News Now - A morning update of news and weather

• Golden eagles at Topeka Zoo do their part to keep their kind alive

Tuesday, May 29

• LeBron and Cavs tie series in East

• Royals continue slump against Baltimore

• CDC orders first quarantine since 1963

• Country still divided on assisted suicide as release Dr. Kevorkian nears

• 49 News Now: An evening online update of news and weather

• Kansas guard Brandon Rush will undergo knee surgery

• Contention over green space

• KU professor, crop artist team up to spread message about nature

• Topeka joins Yahoo! in effort to reduce global warming

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: No surprises, just more rain possible

• Rock band bites back

• Parking lot plan sparks controversy in historic Topeka

• Loss of Medicare contract will cut 350 jobs in Topeka

• Shawnee County bridge closes for construction

• Capitol renovation project runs over budget

• Experts: Workers likely being exposed to asbestos in Greensburg

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

• Lake's attorneys asked to be dropped from case

• Sellers named Big 12 Performer of the Year

• ESU Athletics Auction & Golf Tournament

• "The Return" of Medina scheduled for June 14th

• Chiefs Reid named NFL Europa Player of the Week

• U.S. death toll rises as insurgents push back against surge of troops

• Gardasil shows promise as effective vaccine

• Kids find cooler containing meth ingredient

• Iran, U.S. hold groundbreaking talks on Iraq

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Flash flooding possible tonight

• Cindy Sheehan to quit protesting Iraq war

• Construction on veterans' cemetery at Ft. Riley to start in October

• YWCA offers dance/fitness class with Latin flare

• Study shows workplace alcohol policies impact employees' behavior

• Teens support local veterans in Memorial Day weekend fundraiser

• Immigration reform bill before Congress could divide families

• 49 News Now - A morning update of news and weather

• The facelift gets a facelift

Monday, May 28

• Royals drop fifth straight to Baltimore

• A young pioneer gets attention this Memorial Day

• Shooting at fast food restaurant wounds one

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

• Family receives Purple Heart in honor of fallen Vietnam veteran

• 49 News Now: An evening online update of news and weather

• WWII veteran shares the history he lived

• Fort Riley Memorial Day service

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Drying out? Not so fast

• Former Wildcat Coggins now in WNBA

• Memorial service with a special message

• Former Topeka tracksters headed to NCAA Nationals

• Manhattan's effort for the state championship

• Wildcat baseball gets snubbed by NCAA

• Honoring those who paid the ultimate price for the U.S.

• Bookstore owner burns stock in protest

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

• Contact lens solution recalled, connected to rare eye infection

• Tiger at the Topeka Zoo killed by mate

• Two Ft. Riley soldiers killed in Iraq

• 49 News Now - A Morning Update of News and Weather

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Move The BBQ Inside

• A history lesson on Memorial Day

Sunday, May 27

• 49 News Now - An evening update of local news and weather

• One hero's amazing story of survival

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Storms to Interfere with Memorial Day Plans

• NCAA baseball tournament taking shape

• STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS - Highlights and Results

• Rain and wrecks shorten Indy 500

• Hot-hitting Mariners complete sweep over KC

• Whispers of troop withdrawals from White House

• Sergeant mom wouldn't miss her daughter's birthday

• Gassed up motorboats, sinking paychecks

• Eight U.S. troop deaths confirmed over Memorial Day weekend

• Police say you'll "strike out" if bringing booze to ball games

• 49 News wishes you a safe and happy Memorial Day

Saturday, May 26

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Soggy Sunday Picnics

• Four ESU tracksters earn All-American status

• Koyotes take out their frustrations on Minutemen

• Bluegrass Barn provides Memorial Day fun without the long road trip

• Topeka spa about more than skin-deep beauty

• Ozawkie dancers show their skills for Camp Adventure

• Food prices could leave pockets empty on Memorial Day

• Happy and Healthy grilling this Memorial Day

• Topeka man sentenced to probation for youth rape conviction

• Topeka Transit offline Memorial Day

• Convicted killer sentenced for last year's Granada shooting

• KSU bounced from Big 12 Tournament

• Rush withdraws from draft

Friday, May 25

• Royals lose Meche in blowout

• Topeka well represented in state soccer tournament

• High school softball teams battle it out for State

• Swim season starts this weekend

• DC memorial planned for disabled veterans

• STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS - Day One Results

• Ichabods finish fifth at nationals

• Local prep baseball teams aiming for the State championship

• Flags missing, possibly stolen from cemetery

• Rashawn Anderson sentenced in murder of Robert Earl Williams

• Neighborhoods plagued with questions about flooding from raw sewage

• Two basketball recruits join Jayhawks

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Memorial Day itself "OK"

• Kansas guard Rush withdraws from NBA draft

• State track and field championships underway

• Tornado relief bill signed in Greensburg

• Police investigate shots fired at an occupied dwelling

• Gas prices unforgetable on Memorial Day road trips

• Sebelius working with electric utilities to develop wind energy

• War funding bill add-ons not business as usual, says Moran

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

• Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End packs a prolonged punch

• Local video store held up

• Surprise found in pants takes Goodwill on money mission

• Relay for Life really a big community camp-out, cancer survivor says

• Nearly half of American drivers are cutting back on spending to purchase gas

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Storm chances through weekend

• Daughter of serial killer's victim wins $5 billion judgment

• The Idol effect hits China, changing lives and the music industry

• Search continues despite Army battalion's sorrow for fallen comrade

• Healthy food choices evolve as you age

• 49 News Now - A morning update of news and weather

• 100th Ft. Riley soldier killed in Iraq

• Hutt leads KSU past Nebraska in Big 12 Tourney

• Researchers have found genetic clues to autism

• Head gear safety important, because it can happen to your child

Thursday, May 24

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Soggy weekend leads up to Memorial Day

• Indians pound the Royals

• Saline County residents deal with rising waters, flooded homes

• Topeka resident tired of property being treated like a dump

• Two Brits see the USA on foot

• Parents beware: no serving alcohol to anyone under 21

• 49 News Now: An evening online update of news and weather

• Local softball teams headed to state championships

• Green's agent says Chiefs won't return his calls

• Seaman, Shawnee Heights head to Andover for state

• Big 12 Conference approves future championship sites

• Hayden announces new basketball coach

• MySpace pages honor fallen soldiers from the hi-tech generation

• WU golfers in fifth after day three at nationals

• ACORN protests Westar Bill

• ESU Track - Day One at Nationals

• Funeral picketing law goes to Supreme Court

• WU volleyball has good fan base

• KMAJ holds annual Listener Appreciation Day

• Toddler mistakes artwork for a sandbox

• Belone to spend 48 years in prison for murder

• Lady Blues soccer attendance #2 in nation

• Lady Blues soccer adds two to signing class

• Federal aid headed to farmers, ranchers, Greensburg

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

• Bee colony removed from Emporia day care

• WU, ESU tops in women's basketball attendance

• Admitted pedophile returns online with pedophilia Web site

• Morrison files petition with Kansas Supreme Court on funeral picketing law

• Kansas Koyotes' season off to a good start

• New online tool helps you assess diabetes risk

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Rain ends, slowly

• Grandmother from America detained in infamous Iranian prison ward

• Health study: Survival rate may depend on what type of EMT assists you

• Facing likely return of PR nightmare, airlines launch new take-off policy

• U.S. Navy launches show of force off Iran's coast

• Local cemetery in need of flags for Memorial Day

• Police search for suspect in overnight robbery

• Golden Eagle chicks hatch at Topeka Zoo

• Road closures in North-central Kansas

• 49 News Now - A morning update of news and weather

• Celebrating EMS Week and the dedication of those who help others

Wednesday, May 23

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Storms likely through midday Thursday

• Royals power their way past Indians

• Funnel clouds, hail caught on video

• Seneca school fire suspect released from detention

• 49 News Now: An evening online update of news and weather

• Ichabods drop to eighth on day two of NCAA Tournament

• Storm Tracker looks for weather trouble

• Houses from Hell: County DA wants to put the law into action

• Golden Giants set to open season

• County to explore ways of notifying residents about disasters

• Cats fall to Texas in Big 12 Tournament

• Seaman baseball taking 39 game win streak to State

• Westar customer receives whopping bill

• Liberty University student upset about Westboro Baptist Church

• Protection from predators in cyberspace

• Fort Riley mourns another fallen soldier

• Buyer beware: That used car might be a flood survivor

• Men not as prone to surgery to keep looking good

• AAFES recalls “Soldier Bear” toy sets due to lead poisoning hazard

• Off-road motorcycles recalled

• Morris, Dickinson and Geary counties under severe thunderstorm warning

• Overbrook celebration to delight ears, taste buds

• Nemaha County warning allowed to expire

• Muff resigns at Shawnee Heights

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

• Two Hornets named finalists for Ken B. Jones Award

• Marshall County's severe thunderstorm warning allowed to expire

• Chiefs re-sign Jared Allen

• Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Pottawatomie County

• Morrison promotes assistant director to top KBI post

• Local women react to period-eliminating birth control pill

• Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Clay, Riley counties

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Heavy rain possible, some severe weather

• The Zoo comes to you: After dark activities popular with community

• Right on! UPS takes unusual path to decreasing emissions, fuel consumption

• One glass of wine a day may slow memory loss, study suggests

• Shaky truce could be prelude to civil war in Lebanon

• 49 News Now - A morning update of news and weather

• Fibers used in bridges now used to help save teeth

• Preserving the dying art of enameling

Tuesday, May 22

• Overbrook council votes to reinstate assistant police chief

• Two local soccer teams fight for their shots at State

• Late runs ensure a tight victory for KC

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Storm threat increasing for late Wednesday

• Polygraph tests play minimal role in criminal investigations

• KCI ranked first in mid-size airport survey

• Flying out of Columbus, Ohio cheap

• Lawrence domestic partnership registry approved

• Ichabods tied for third at NCAA Golf Championships

• Overcoming overcrowding at Shawnee Heights

• 49 News Now: An evening online update of news and weather

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Chance of rain tonight, stronger chance Wednesday

• Special program trains dogs at women's correctional facility

• Chiefs-Green relationship falling apart fast

• Big 12 names all-conference baseball players

• Wider ride now finished between Topeka and Lecompton

• Tornadoes are tough on pets, too

• Payless ShoeSource to buy Stride Rite for $800 million

• Greensburg recovery forces lawmakers into action

• Crime Tracker: Hidden officers keep watch for vehicle burglars

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

• Chiefs trade Tynes

• Michigan mother picks unusual punishment for her son

• Topeka Police investigate robbery of convenience store

• Three Wildcats earn Big 12 honors

• KU men's basketball announces schedule

• Violence in Gaza Strip appears endless as civilians pay the highest price

• Mysterious statue results in security crackdown near Statehouse

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Heavy rain possible tonight and Wednesday

• Study shows that preteens' brains are capable of many adult functions

• Avoid undue arrest, check your credit

• U.S. soldiers come up empty in search of three missing in action

• 49 News Now - A morning update of news and weather

• Pros and cons of distractions during exercise

Monday, May 21

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: A chance of storms this week

• Preserving history for future generations

• Topeka neighborhood celebrates their fight against crime

• Royals hot on the road

• Seneca teen arrested on arson charges

• 49 News Now: An evening online update of news and weather

• High school graffiti war damages thousands in public, private property

• Black Hawk touches down to the delight of Manhattan students

• ABCA second team honors WU, ESU players

• Hayden places at 4-A state golf tournament

• Wildcat baseball prepares for Big 12 Tourney

• Green expected at Chiefs' OTA's

• Renovation plans for Kauffman Stadium released

• Severe weather threat prompts Greensburg evacuation request

• Neighbors say they’re not surprised by hit and run

• Debris from storms litters state parks

• Seneca student arrested, faces school arson charges

• Commuters especially feeling the pinch at the pump

• Run For the Wall roars through Topeka

• Sebelius vetoes three measures in budget bill

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

• New Hampshire bill would ban protests at funerals

• Police search for suspect in Sunday morning stabbing

• Walk down the hill symbolic as KU graduates begin new paths

• Despite criticism, new period-stopping birth control pill expected to be approved

• MySpace agrees to provide Kansas AG with names of convicted sex offenders

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Here come the storms

• Potential ban on skin care product could move customers online

• 49 New Now - A morning update of news and weather

• Relay for Life organizer talks about her struggle with cancer

• Iraq's canals drained in search for missing soldiers' bodies

• Witnesses: Israel attacks house of Hamas leader

• Police nab suspect in hit-and-run accident that injured 15-year-old

• The many personae of America's favorite beagle

Sunday, May 20

• 49 News Now: An evening update of local news and weather

• Jayhawk loss knocks KU out of post-season

• Cream-of-the-crop NFL rookies get their own trading cards

• FEMA tours to determine if Shawnee County a "disaster area"

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: A nice start to the week

• Buildings from Hell: Abandoned businesses attract crime and lower property values

• Boomer-grad shows it's never too late to learn

• 'Weed and Seed' replaces crime with barbeque

• Family Fun Day raises awareness for disabled children

• Kaw Valley Gun Club rasing funds for Greensburg memorial

• Bears complete sweep over KSU

• Broken-bat single turns close game into win for Royals

Saturday, May 19

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: A Sun-Filled Sunday

• Not-so-strong showing for Northeast Kansas swimmers at State Championships

• Hornets bucked from NCAA Tournament Saturday

• KSU clinches Big 12 Tourney berth

• Huskers make up Friday loss to KU

• Rockies go home-run crazy over KC

• Kids and kids-at-heart supported troops at Kansas Armed Forces Day

• Rape suspect on the run from police

• Rollover accident sends two to hospital

• Harley-Davidson brings Disabled American Veterans mobile office to Topeka

• Burlingame Rodeo features food, fun, father-son duel

• Wait is over for Greensburg high school seniors

• 49 News Team experiences America's real past-time

• Scientists stumped with two big problems in San Fransisco Bay area

• Street Sense falls short of Triple Crown at Preakness

• Volunteers help flood victims with basement clean-up

• Memorable characters return for Shrek's third outing

Friday, May 18

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Dry through the weekend

• Cats drop heartbreaker to Bears, 9-8

• Kansas rolls past Nebraska, 10-5

• Brown's tater sparks Royals' victory

• Investigation indicts 18 criminals on federal drug, firearms charges

• ESU loses to Central Missouri in baseball

• YouTube challenges U.S. military block of Web site

• Memorial honors fallen law enforcement officers

• 49 News Now: An evening online update of news and weather

• Manhunt puts school on lockdown

• Phelps under fire for making music

• Weekend performance crucial for Jayhawk baseball

• Disappointing Friday for Washburn Rural swim team

• Trimble resting up, only throws his second best

• Topeka girl, suffering from rare disease, appeals for research money

• Highway 24 turns into birthing place for Rossville couple

• Group fears climate change could move sunflower out of Kansas

• Lawrence man indicted by federal grand jury

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

• Jurors find man guilty in slaying of social worker

• Immigration bill faces uncertain future

• Americans confused over what causes cancer

• Doctors observe childhood obesity in younger and younger patients

• Group to stamp out stigma of mental illness one step at a time

• Demand for corn triggers price hike at the grocery store

• Tips to choosing a great diamond for your bride-to-be

• Phelps under fire for changing lyrics to popular song

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Great weekend weather

• Man on the loose near Tonganoxie may be linked to Topeka home invasion

• 49 News Now - A morning update of news and weather

Thursday, May 17

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: A little cool tonight

• A rockin' soccer night for prep ladies

• Misinformation, non-negotiable issues plague land development

• Ideas on how to spend Memorial Day

• $20M grant to hire displaced workers for Greensburg recovery

• Ex-Guantanamo officer convicted of passing detainee info

• 49 News Now: An evening online update of news and weather

• Grains for Hope effort feeds both body and mind

• Washburn Rural preparing special needs students for life

• Record-setting track performance runs in the blood

• Washburn Rural has it tough against LHS

• Kansas goes high tech to ID criminals

• Hornet baseball wins in NCAA Tourney

• Family helps search for missing pilot, found dead

• Royals take series in Oakland

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

• Fort Riley soldier buried in Minnesota

• Corrections department in search of mentors for inmates

• Wildcats cut loose two players

• Bet payoff results in hair loss

• Davison, Reed named All-Americans

• Koyote's female kicker featured in Sports Illustrated

• KSU basketball signs two to end signing period

• Bennett, Yearby leaving K-State basketball program

• USDA approves plan for genetically modified rice in Kansas

• Toddler and infant hospitalized, mom arrested

• Man killed by drunk driver given posthumous degree

• Company recalls thousands of pounds of beef

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Pleasant Weather Continues

• Law enforcement memorial parade to show solemn appreciation

• Rain brings relief for New Jersey firefighters

• Experts worried about children's access to online pharmacies

• Parole hearings set for pair of notorious killers

• Ask Dr. Trupp: How pet owners can avoid vacation headaches

• Testing insulin levels an alternative to counting calories for dieters

• 49 News Now - A morning update of news and weather

• Johnson Co. jurors allowed to consider second-degree murder for Zenner's death

• FEMA to visit Topeka homeowners Sunday

• Businesses see a better Greensburg in wreckage of tornado

• Utility regulatory commission to get new chairman

• Java junkies learn business, life skills

Wednesday, May 16

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Showers possible tonight

• Prep softball teams vie for Regional trophies

• Disagreement divides developers and residents

• Hayden plays Royal Valley for Regional championship

• Shealy activated, Butler back to Triple-A

• Mobile hospital sets up shop in Greensburg

• Yolanda King fondly remembered

• Prep Sports Scores - May 16, 2007

• Neighborhoods find solutions to Houses from Hell

• Seaman's Bean shines in doubleheader

• 49 News Now: An evening online update of news and weather

• Emporia car racer doing well in Nextel Cup standings

• A pie in the puss raises money

• Soldiers and families find ways around Internet bans

• Local Legion post offering to dispose of flags

• Police searching for home invasion suspect

• Life returning to normal for man who lost wife, child in accident

• Lessons from VA Tech shootings

• Crime Tracker: A night of assaults for Topeka police

• Tattoos may leave lasting impression you don't want

• Air horns, noise makers prohibited from Topeka high school graduations

• Big bellied men have more to love

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

• Darfur residents frustrated with peace-keeping mission

• MIAA honors for ESU baseball players

• Burlingame Rodeo Days organizers round up some new attractions

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Sunshiny day, renegade sprinkles tonight

• Young women get boot camp booty

• American Red Cross expands hours to assist Topeka-area flood victims

• GE recalls dishwashers due to fire hazard

• Topeka House member pleads no contest in state fair altercation

• Overnight stabbings keep police busy

• 49 News Now - A morning update of news and weather

• Master craftsman had hand in building Emporia

• Study shows vitamin enhances chemotherapy in prostate cancer patients

Tuesday, May 15

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Diminishing wind and clearing skies

• Free State takes on Topeka High in softball

• Bulls force a sixth game on Detroit

• KSU handles Illinois State, 10-3

• High school soccer regionals back in gear

• Royals raise spirits in Greensburg

• Child support hearing goes high tech

• Prep Sports Scores - May 15, 2007

• 49 News Now: An evening online update of news and weather

• Lawrence documentarians head to DC with film

• Weather wrecks havoc on Kansas agriculture

• Overbrook police back on the job, future uncertain

• Sheriffs break up check fraud ring

• Tuttle Creek Lake filled to the brim with water, debris

• Funeral Picketing Law almost ready for action

• MySpace and YouTube blocked by U.S. military

• The first female in APFL history is one busy girl

• Mavericks have their first MVP

• Seaman Vikings taking impressive record to Regionals

• Road rage epidemic on American roads

• Hornet tracksters headed to Nationals

• Fire victim and cause identified

• Car owners boosting bus ridership

• Bannister to take the bump for Royals

• Discussion on state's child support guidelines going on now

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

• Tough year for oil refineries makes matters worse for drivers

• 11 "high-value targets" detained in search for missing U.S. soldiers

• Women of Excellence to be awarded during leadership luncheon

• Store caters to those who want to re-gain life skills, re-invest in hobbies

• The Zoo comes to you: Numerous events held to inspire, educate children

• Kansas helicopter pilot missing in Alabama

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Rain comes to an end

• Researchers link anxiety to heart attack, death

• President vows cut in pollution, gas consumption

• Fort Leavenworth soldier laid to rest

• Cheever's defense attorney to argue voluntary intoxication in murder trial

• Man dies in Topeka house fire

• 49 News Now - A morning update of news and weather

• Buck's blast beats Athletics

Monday, May 14

• Overbrook residents want answers from officials

• Virtual Schools: An in-depth report

• Berroa called-up from Triple A

• ABC program looking for contestants in Topeka

• 49 News Now: An evening online update of news and weather

• Prep Sports Scores - May 14, 2007

• U.S. Army Chief of Staff visits Fort Riley troops

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Storms roll through late tonight

• Prep sports winding down, state titles on the line

• Underage drinking law strengthened

• Flood victims anxious over cleanup, recovery costs

• Wildcat baseball seems a lock for Big 12 Tournament

• Jayhawk baseball waiting for Nebraska Friday

• Rep. Boyda concerned about foreign trucks on U.S. roads

• Two new laws need to pass Supreme Court scrutiny

• Goldfish found alive in Greensburg rubble

• Ex-Navy lawyer on trial in detainee information case

• Royals on a roll going to Oakland

• Truckloads of donations too much for Greensburg area to store

• Topeka Flood Relief Fund receives major donation

• University of Kansas to examine effects of Omega-3 on Alzheimer's

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

• "Lemonade for Greensburg," one heck of a sales pitch

• Festival Singers season closes tonight with pops performance

• MIAA baseball awards announced

• ESU baseball headed back to Warrensburg for Regional

• Predawn attack on U.S. patrol kills 5; 3 U.S. troops still missing

• Kenya's cash crop hits environmental tipping point

• Teen moms mentor each other about hardships of child rearing

• Governor, AG strengthens state's sex offender law

• Trial for man accused of killing social worker Teri Zenner begins today

• For the public and politicians, immigration reform is a high-stakes debate

• Want to work out at home? Consider purchasing used exercise equipment

• Historically Black colleges bank on new demographic

• 49 News Now - A morning update of news and weather

• Kansas woman gives her special touch to cakes

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Warm and windy today, storms tonight

• Traveling panel exhibit chronicles major milestone in America's history

Sunday, May 13

• 49 News Now - Parishioners won't let flooding get in way of faith

• Oldest college graduate receives degree after 19 years of school

• Family spends Mother's Day cleaning flood-damaged home

• Parishioners won't let flooding get in way of faith

• Boomer Girls can live longer, healthier lives if they "wake up to reality"

• Houses from Hell: Problems after the demolition

• ESU baseball wins MIAA Tournament

• KU adds three Big 12 Outdoor Championship titles on Sunday

• Hornet softball season ends in Regional championship

• KU softball not selected for NCAA Tournament

• KSU's Sellers wins Big 12 high jump title

• Gordon wins Darlington

• Little League coaches needed in Manhattan

• KSU row team wins Central Region crown

• Royals beat White Sox, 11-1

• Wildcats get Sunday victory over #11 Aggies

• Post Office switches to "forever" stamps today

• Jayhawks complete sweep over Chicago State

• Hornet softball staying alive in North Central Regional

Saturday, May 12

• Royals blow lead in the ninth

• State Tennis Results

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: A warm Mother's Day

• Congratulations 2007 Washburn graduates!

• People across country "Stamp Out Hunger"

• Fishing derby brings kids of all ages to Lake Shawnee

• Topekans accept "Better Boulevard Challenge"

• Wildcats fall in one-run decision to #11 Texas A&M

• Topeka war memorial re-dedicated Saturday

• Volunteers running out of space for Greensburg donations

• ESU baseball advances to MIAA Tournament title game

• Emergency assistance extended for flood victims

• Darlington race rained out

• Lady Hornets still alive in North Central Regional

• Wildcats fare well at Big 12 Outdoor Championships

• Jayhawks victorious at Big 12 Outdoor Championships

• Jayhawks sweep doubleheader from Chicago State

• Possible E. coli contamination prompts beef recall

• Summer Youth Pass offers some relief from high gas prices

• Ft. Leavenworth to hold fallen soldier's memorial service Monday

• ESU softball wins first regional game on Saturday

Friday, May 11

• Summer camps, classes go on at Crestview Community Center

• White Sox defeat KC, 2-1

• Finger-lickin' good in Lawrence

• Navy lawyer from Kansas goes on trial Monday

• 4A STATE TENNIS: Hayden's Martinek/Flynn back in the semifinals

• Guilty verdict in deadly Lawrence apartment fire

• Lawrence hosts collegiate cyclists

• Jayhawks hang a dozen on Chicago State

• Wildcats fall to Aggies, 4-2

• 5A STATE TENNIS: Joost, Fletcher into semifinals

• Centennial League track meet showcases local prowess

• Softball action between Washburn Rural and Shawnee Heights

• 49 News Now: An evening online update of news and weather

• Royals place LaRue on DL

• 6A STATE TENNIS: Newell twins in position to defend doubles title

• KU softball out of Big 12 Tournament

• Six-year-old gives her birthday money to Greensburg

• A greener Greensburg for the future

• Prep Sports Scores - May 11, 2007

• ESU softball falls in day two of Regionals

• Montage of voices: Flood victims speak about the experience

• ESU baseball wins first game of MIAA Tournament

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Toasty weather is here!

• Pizza Hut raises big bucks to support Greensburg

• Humphreys leads 'Hawks past Iowa State in eight

• KU takes first step toward creating emergency text messaging system

• Helping Greensburg

• Georgia Rule falls short of hype

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

• Bowyer takes first ever Nextel Cup pole

• iPod could interfere with life-saving medical device, initial studies show

• Chrysler Group recalls minivans to fix air bags

• False OxyContin marketing results in $634 million fine for manufacturer

• Moment of silence to unite women, promote world peace

• Bush opposes Senate's new war bill, but remains open to some of its ideas

• Group Effort Hotline established by Topeka

• Jury finds defendant in Boardwalk Apartment fire guilty

• You can help Stamp Out Hunger May 12

• New treatment for Parkinson's offers relief from patients who don't like pills

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Finally some nicer weather

• Horticulturist: Don't shock indoor plants with too much sunlight at once

• 49 News Now - A morning update of news and weather

• Sumptuous recipes should delight mom on Mother's Day

Thursday, May 10

• Pistons down Bulls in Game 3

• Youthful chess team catching national attention

• Five charged with looting in Greensburg

• Emporia residents use receding flood waters as recreation

• Greensburg public agencies get a deal on replacement vehicles

• Pizza Hut does big business in supporting Greensburg

• Good friendship survives even a tornado

• 49 News Now: An evening online update of news and weather

• Royals make pitching changes

• Senior Day sees Hayden vs. Seaman

• Prep Sports Scores - May 10, 2007

• Police say teacher arrested for sex with student has worked with many kids

• Expeditionary Medical System Hospital going to Greensburg

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: A slight chance of storms, but only to the south

• American Legion, Thrift Store help tornado victims

• Northeast Kansas town loses entire police force

• Topeka Boy Scouts aid flood victims

• Medicine and technology combine for new "house call"

• KU's Henrickson signs new contract

• Hudson struggles in loss to Athletics

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

• Tony Blair announces resignation, calls Iraq war "unrelenting and costly"

• Donations for Greensburg being accepted at KSU baseball games

• Boardwalk Apartments arson case goes to jury

• ESU softball wins Regional opener

• Retired generals call for war's end as Congress continues war funding fight

• More honors for ESU's Reed, Davison

• Donations, including trailer needed for survivors of Greensburg tornado

• Man accused of putting kids in dryer found competent to stand trial

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: A little more rain, then hot

• Infant car seats made by Evenflo recalled

• Elie Wiesel calls Holocaust deniers "morally ill" during visit to San Francisco

• Gardening Tip 12: Freeze threat over; check for soggy ground before planting

• Weather could spell relief for California, Florida wildfires

• British police arrest four in connection with 2005 London bombings

• HPV vaccine's safety, effectiveness upheld in new study

• Sebelius signs Alexa's Law

• Bullet grazes Topeka man's head; shooter flees the scene

• 49 News Now - A morning update of news and weather

• Church's beauty goes beyond the limestone

Wednesday, May 9

• Help from Salvation Army gives Wakarusa flood victims peace of mind

• Hinrich comments on Bulls play so far

• Royals break the streak, beat Oakland

• Holton's Denney to coach at Topeka High

• Houses from Hell: House demolition a long, lengthy process

• Jayhawks defeat Missouri State, 8-5

• Greensburg getting the good stuff from Pizza Hut

• 49 News Now: An evening online update of news and weather

• American Red Cross fills vital need in Greensburg

• ESU tennis earns regional awards

• Ichabod golf team advances to NCAA National Tournament

• Emergency crews depend on citizens for rescue

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: A few showers tonight and Thursday

• KU softball hopes to repeat last year's glory

• Royals try to turn things around against Oakland

• Sebelius expresses concerns, but not to president

• Topeka emergency personnel give aid in Greensburg

• "Unclaimed Property" not just cash

• Toupee, or not toupee, that is the question

• Tornado looters make court appearance

• Mall shooter had a killing history

• Teacher arrested for having sexual relationship with teen

• ESU women's tennis falls to BYU-Hawai'i

• Flooding causes headaches for Lyon County residents

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

• Boardwalk arson trial testimony ends; closing arguments this afternoon

• President Bush tours tornado-ravaged Greensburg

• ESU's Reed, Davison highlight All-Region softball honors

• Ichabod tennis team falls in sweet 16

• Local students to reveal artistic talents at Capper Foundation fundraiser

• Levee breaks flood Missouri town; more flooding possible

• Wildfires consume historic California park, give firefighters brush with death

• Fruit juice link to childhood obesity dismissed in new study

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Off and on showers today

• Navy helicopter crash kills 5 on training flight at base in Nevada

• 49 News offers sneak peak of My Little Pony Live

• Fort Riley soldier killed in Iraq

• State Board of Education appoints new commissioner

• Dimple Donuts' no credit card policy elicits one man's bad side

• 49 News Now - A morning update of news and weather

Tuesday, May 8

• ABC's "The Bachelor" looking for a few good women

• Royals stymied by stingy Gaudin

• New blood for the K-State basketball team

• Lack of flood insurance puts damper on flood cleanup

• Help appears in the midst of disaster

• Professor sees life differently after stroke

• LPGA player to help Greensburg victims

• State Board of Education changes sex ed standards

• 49 News Now: An evening online update of news and weather

• Koyotes reschedule game due to floods

• Wakarusa dries out, cleans up

• Greinke sent to bullpen

• Recovery begins for Topekans displaced from homes

• Going to the mats with CSW wrestlers

• Prep Sports Scores - May 8, 2007

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Most areas dry, few showers south

• MIAA Athletes of the Week

• Prep soccer at Hummer Sports Park

• Sebelius vs. White House over tornado recovery

• Local prep baseball team recognized nationally

• Ichabod golf team leads Regional after two days

• Fort Leavenworth loses a soldier

• Flood waters recede, leaving muck behind

• 49's Crime Tracker: Check your tags for missing stickers

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

• Husband, tornado survivor recounts last moments with childhood sweetheart

• Colossal funnel cloud that struck Greensburg caught on tape

• 49 News Now - A morning update of news and weather

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Flooding potential subsides

• White House criticizes Sebelius over tornado response

• Boeing, billionaire Richard Branson explore flying with bio-fuels

• Good Morning America's Sam Champion visits flooded Kansas

• Exploring why hearing loss happens and how to prevent it

Monday, May 7

• Evacuees return home after day at Expocentre

• Loose propane tanks prompt no smoking in Wakarusa

• Royals no longer in the cellar

• Flooding cleanup no easy task for victims, hardware stores

• Alorica, Inc. bringing jobs to Topeka

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: More rain possible tonight and Tuesday, but not likely

• More counties declare disaster emergencies due to flooding

• Sebelius: Missing Guard equipment putting a strain on Kansas

• Cleaning up if you've been flooded

• Two more bodies found in Greensburg

• EOC operations suspended; Emergency shelter relocates

• Jason Rose testifies in his own defense

• Flash flooding, high waters forced hundreds from homes

• Stabbing suspect was stabbed before arrest

• Weekend floods displace Riley County residents

• Flooding takes toll on high school sports

• Kansas River rises as the rain falls, runs off

• Wittig to go on trial a third time in January

• ESU softball heads to Regionals

• Evacuated Topekans set up residence in Expocentre

• Flood safety guidelines

• Some Topekans wake up to flood waters

• How to get a little "extra help" with prescription drug coverage

• 49's aerial views of extensive flood damage

• Flood warning issued for Lyon County

• Chiefs agree to terms with 16 rookie free agents

• KSHSAA helping with disaster relief

• Wamego residents deal with tornado-damaged home

• Cattle struggle to keep afloat after field is flooded

• Road Closings in Shawnee County

• Waters still a danger to spectators

• Shawnee County declared disaster area

• Survivor found in aftermath of Greensburg tornado

• River and stream flood advisory

• Rain collapses health center roof in Jefferson County

• Multiple counties under flood warning

• Area residents evacuated; more flooding is expected in Topeka

• KBI assisting in homicide investigation in Dodge City

• Washington County declares disaster

• Heavy rain causes evacuations in Riley County

• Muddy Creek crests in Jefferson County

Sunday, May 6

• Four ESU tracksters earn league titles

• 49 News Now - Wave after wave of storms pound, flood Northeast Kansas

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Scattered storms with flooding rains

• Potential for more bad weather plagues rescue efforts in Greensburg

• Nothing to do but wait

• Stabbing suspect behind bars in Riley County

• Federal Disaster Declaration granted for Greensburg

• Fort Riley soldiers arrested for looting in tornado aftermath

• Jimmie Johnson takes checkered flag at Richmond

• Houses From Hell: One owner struggles with city to keep his house standing

• Tigers homer past Royals, 13-4

• FLOOD WARNINGS IN EFFECT ACROSS NORTHEAST KANSAS

• Second round of storms claims tenth victim over weekend

• K-State, KU baseball game cancelled on Sunday

• Flood waters derail coal train at Fort Riley

Saturday, May 5

• Royals blow lead, fall 7-5 to Detroit

• Kids sweat it out for "Healthy Happy Me" Play Day

• Great American Clean Up includes cemeteries as well

• Kansas Koyotes rout Springfield Wolfpack

• ESU softball wins fourth straight MIAA Tourney title

• K-State clinches Sunflower Series with 7-4 victory over KU

• Ichabods swept by SW Baptist

• Hornet baseball gets sweep on senior day

• No need for photo-finish in 133rd Kentucky Derby

• Cyclones storm past Jayhawk softball team

• KU's Wright signs with agent

• 11-year-old drowns in Junction City

• 49 News is award-winning news

• Tornado Warning in effect for eastern Cloud County

• Rescuers still recovering tornado victims

Friday, May 4

• Trimble sets state javelin record

• Hornet baseball takes two from Truman State

• Child hit by car in parking lot

• Tigers too much for the Royals

• Bowyer wins Richmond Busch race

• Seat belts not fool-proof; added safety features in cars prevent fatality accidents

• Topeka's veterans' hospital gets all jazzed up

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Muggy, some sun, severe storms possible

• Wildcats take first game in Sunflower Showdown

• Harveyville bank robber on the loose

• Traffic stop results in aggravated assault charge

• Porcine appreciation at the Expocentre

• Troops take cover from Mother Nature

• 49 News Now: An evening online update of news and weather

• Cultural training also important for troops

• Police: Watch out for falling rocks on the Turnpike

• Wichita State grants releases to Ogirri, two recruits

• Lady Hornet tennis team advances to Sweet 16

• ESU advances to MIAA Softball Tournament championship

• Lady Blues tennis falls in Regional finals

• Moran fighting ID issuance plan

• Pet chiropractor can help perk up your pooch

• Ichabod tennis team advances to Sweet 16

• MIAA softball honors announced

• Husband of teen mom to be released from prison

• Zoo hosts Meet the Keeper event

• New Spiderman sequel takes characters to the dark side

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Severe weather chances increase tonight

• Purchase a poppy, support local youth projects

• Family car kills a baby a year after his dad died in Iraq

• Down-to-earth genius says high IQ doesn't change his love of the land

• Arthritis Foundation fundraiser to celebrate heroes in health

• Videotaped interview shows Jason Rose's statements to police were conflicting

• Keep hat, protective clothing around for outdoor summer activities, doctors say

• Defense Department reports more Fort Riley deaths in Iraq

• 49 News Now - A morning update of news and weather

• Hairstylists train to counsel abused customers

Thursday, May 3

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Showers around tonight, but some clearing for Friday

• Reagan Library hosts Republican Presidential Debate

• Ogden Elementary a model of excellence

• Chesney Park welcomes Safe Streets

• Part of Central Topeka in the dark

• Former Wildcat signs with the Buffalo Bills

• ESU baseball run-rules Pitt State

• 49 News Now: An evening online update of news and weather

• ESU women's tennis advances in regional play

• Shawnee Heights wrestler signs with Pratt

• Afghan soldiers help train Americans for deployment

• Jim Wooldridge to coach at UC-Riverside

• WU defeats ESU in tennis regional

• Sanders placed on DL

• 21st & Urish area outside tornado siren coverage

• Lady Blues tennis sweeps through first round of Regionals

• Pena, Meche team up to down Angels

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

• Afghanistan war veteran's death ruled manslaughter; Marine charged

• Local etiquette school founder invites community to networking luncheon

• Rep. Moore proposes worker safety bill in slain caseworker's name

• Ichabod basketball signs two more

• Menu Foods expands pet food recall, again

• Breakthrough drug may make life easier for osteoporosis sufferers

• Shelter to showcase adoptable pets during Bone Appetit! fashion show

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Storms chances through next week

• Wichita sixth-grader admits killing duck on school grounds

• Army plans to move Ft. Riley battalion to White Sands

• Jury fails to reach verdict in KCK dog attack

• Laughter instructor urges people not to take life so seriously

• Riley County USD 378 cancelled today

• Olmert says he'll remain in office despite protests against him

• 49 News Now - A morning update of news and weather

Wednesday, May 2

• Topeka High vs. Topeka West, in soccer and baseball

• KSU blanks Chicago State, 10-0

• German's homer lifts KC past LA

• Lockdown in Riley County

• No Child Left Behind: Recommendations for improvement

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Scattered showers possible through late Thursday

• 49 News Now: An evening online update of news and weather

• Controversy over state's final spending bill

• Shocker softball downs Jayhawks

• Prep Sports Scores - May 2, 2007

• KU baseball game cancelled, again

• School officials retracting statements from 49 News investigation

• KBI believes school threat resolved

• Depression in men carries greater stigma

• Emporia State tennis program much improved

• Washburn to host first round tennis regionals

• President, Democrats in search of common ground

• Gas prices increase almost a buck in last three months

• UPDATE: ESU women's tennis - schedule change

• KC mall shooter was facing financial ruin

• Disturbance at Kelley Youth Center

• Relay for Life event rallies the community before the big walk

• Lady Hornet softball team wraps-up regular season

• 49 News Now - An update of news and weather

• Congress, Bush speak out on war funding bill stalemate

• Salina, Topeka seek joint grant to improve air service

• Lawrence schools notified of "unspecified threat" of violence

• Riley County domestic disturbance causes school district to lockdown

• Teen pleads guilty in father's shooting death

• Bill sent to Governor that awards prisoners for good behavior

• State lawmakers approve spending bill after aviation items settled

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: More storms today, heavy rain possible

• Tooth decay in babies on the rise

• Foster agency seeking summer clothing, toys, school supplies

• 49 New Now - A morning update of news and weather

• Funnel clouds, flooding keep 49 News, community on the edge

• Budget impasse over abortion reporting resolved

• Tips for preventing chronic nosebleeds

• Former stagecoach station still going strong

Tuesday, May 1

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Localized heavy rain possible

• Slow start sinks Greinke, Royals

• Cold bats thaw out after shutout for big win in 2nd game against NWMSU

• Lady Blues softball splits with Missouri Western

• Officers flood neighborhood during saturation patrol

• Wildcats cruise past Chicago State

• Extended tour of duty creates added pressures for Fort Riley families

• Also from the Statehouse Tuesday...

• May Day brings out immigration-reform activists

• 49 News Now: An evening online update of news and weather

• Yes, it's fun underground and made entirely of salt

• Bush vetoes Iraq war funding bill on anniversary of "Mission Accomplished"

• Topeka City Council chaplain named

• USD 501 leaders respond to 49 investigation

• Topeka West wrestlers sign with schools, in spite of severe weather

• Residents feeling the effects of troop expansion

• "Alexa's Law" on Governor's desk

• Tornado drills come in handy with severe weather

• Local prep sports cancelled for Tuesday night

• MIAA Athletes of the Week

• Chiefs release two players

• 49 Crime Tracker: Auto thefts up, burglaries down

• Flash Flood Warning

• Severe weather potential still exists in Shawnee County

• All-MIAA Women's Tennis Awards

• Jackson, Jefferson Counties' tornado warning expired

• Tornado Warning for Wabaunsee County allowed to expire

• Tornado warning allowed to expire in Morris County

• Gas grills sold at Big Lots recalled

• Startling statistics on global terrorism further debunks Bush's speech

• Thousands of African bees found in Texas house

• Small stream flood advisory in effect

• Supreme Court rules in favor of police chases in Georgia lawsuit

• Meals on Wheels takes dinner to new level with annual fundraiser

• Art project helps capture time and place for artists who have lost memory

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Chance of showers, some heavy

• Migraines in teens could be a sign of deeper problems

• Northeast Kansas town evacuated because of flooding

• SW 25 Street closed today

• Law enforcement discover cause of fatal wreck Osage County

• 49 News Now - A morning update of news and weather

• Early diagnosis of autism leads to better outcome