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Topekans excited for stimulus checks
Most Topekans say they'll use their stimulus checks to pay bills.
Kansas shuts out #14 Missouri
Learn the Jayhawks' record for the season and why this win was so special.
Are tornado sirens obsolete?
Have tornado sirens outlived their usefulness? Find out what Shawnee County needs to do to make sure the tornado sirens don't become obsolete.
Virginia residents wake to tornadoes' destruction
Weary residents in southern Virginia woke this morning wondering just how much of their homes and livelihoods were left. Three tornados ripped through the region, leaving more than 200 hurt. ABC's Linsey Davis shows us the damage and destruction the twisters left in their path
K-State students volunteer to rebuild Greensburg
The city of Greensburg had many dark days after a tornado destroyed the town a year ago, but some students shed light on the project and made Greensburg a little greener.
49 Storm Team Forecast: Warming trend taking shape
Mostly clear and a little breezy tonight, but that will keep temperatures warmer during the night.
Alex Harrington's Family Farm
As part of our new section, Family Farm, we focus on 49 Meteorologist Alex Harrington's life as a farm boy.
Gas price influx not necessarily bad
Local shoppers stick to in-town shopping, savings
It's no news that gas prices are on the rise, but some people see a bright side to the increase. 49 News Manhattan Bureau reporter Annette Lawless explains why some Manhattan retailers don't mind if you pay more at the pump.
Bobcats hire Brown as bench boss
The 67-year-old coach hasn't coached in the NBA since the Knick's in 2006.
Using bikes and scooters to save gas, go green
Find out what high school's seniors left their cars behind in getting to school today.
High school hosts emergency blood drive
Find out why collecting blood at Shawnee Heights High School provided a second benefit.
No surprise, gas prices are up
Find out what a new survey says is Americans' biggest economic concern.
Silent sirens get reset after not sounding
Not all tornado sirens are working, and Shawnee County isn't sure why. Just a few hours ago, the county and a repair crew were out trying to figure out why some didn't go off. There were more than 10 sirens that didn't sound.
Former Bills quarterback Jim Kelly, Sebelius tout early child care
NFL Pro Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly visited Kansas today with a life-saving message and an inspirational story. Find out why he's so supportive of legislation that supports newborns' health.
Tyshawn Taylor commits to KU
The breakdown: Marquette released Tyshawn Taylor from his letter-of-intent after coach Tom Crean left for Indiana. Then, Kansas was able to sway the New Jersey kid away from Georgia Tech. Learn why and meet other members of the 2008 KU recruiting class.
Swing dance to benefit area seniors
49 News Anchor Gena Terlizzi speaks with Jocelyn Lyons and Marsha Henry Goff, with the Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging, with good news about a fun fundraiser.
Native Americans walk for culture, environment
A prayer walk that made it to Topeka Monday arrived on the steps of the Statehouse today. They shared a proclamation from the governor and talked about other issues affecting Native Americans, including a local tribe's water woes.
Tecumseh man admits embezzling from Topeka nonprofit
Michael W. Slayton admitted he didn't pay taxes on money stolen from a Topeka nonprofit. How much Slayton embezzled from Designs 4 Life and how.
Being green leads to earning green for some
High fuel and food costs have people looking for different ways to make or stretch a dollar. Now, people are not only helping their pocketbooks, but the environment. Why one person's trash is another person's cash.
KTKA gives you a chance to win money for groceries
Who couldn't use a little credit at a grocery store. 49 News Anchor Gena Terlizzi speaks with Rudy Guzman about a chance for KTKA viewers to win $49 gift cards to Hy-Vee. Find out what you have to do to win and just how big the grand prize is.
Booking a DJ how-to reveals often-overlooked issues
Watch this timely chat with entertainer Drew Walker, who stopped by the 49 News studio today to give pointers for couples considering what DJ to hire for their wedding. June is a popular month for weddings, and usually couples reserve a DJ months in advance.
Mysterious illness that hit Silver Lake IDed as norovirus
Silver Lake students and staff fell ill with the norovirus, an awful bug that some underestimate as food poisoning. Learn how norovirus is transmitted.
Take this job. Take it, please
Employers report shortage of skilled workers
There's apparently a new addition to the list of things in short supply around the globe: The human touch. What jobs are in most demand across the globe and what countries aren't worried about the shortage.
Trio of twisters rip through Virginia; injuries, property damage reports mount
No weather-related deaths were reported
The governor of Virginia has declared a state of emergency after a twister plowed through the state. See video of the destruction. Plus, what one woman said the tornado sounded like as it touched down in her community.
Trial begins for suspected killer of store manager
The case dates back to 2005, when a Dollar General night manager was found murdered inside the store. Now, a 20-year-old man stands accused. This week, the details of the killing will unfold in the courtroom as Robert Haberlein goes on trail for the murder of Robin Bell. Who else the investigation fingered in this homicide.
K-State Ag Today: Consistent use of dewormer helps maintain sheep herd
Spring rains have provided sheep and goat producers with excellent forage opportunities for their animals, but a potential parasite problem could rob them of that opportunity.
DVD Review: "27 Dresses" impresses enough to rent, not to buy
49 News Anchor Gena Terlizzi visits with Film Critic Keith Van Sickle about one of the new DVDs available in stores today, "27 Dresses," starring Katherine Heigl, who you may remember from "Knocked Up." What Keith thinks of her performance in a different, not to mention cleaner, kind of comedy.
South Dakota truckers protest fuel prices, with governor's backing
Honk if you want lower gas. That's just what truckers did in South Dakota. Deafening horns sounded the arrival of truck drivers protesting the high price of fuel. How truckers and the state are handling the high cost of fuel.
49 Storm Team Forecast: Brisk start, mild afternoon
Winds have now switched around to a southerly direction and the end result will be warmer temperatures. The prospect of severe weather is around later in the week.