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'Spirit of Freedom' flies into Topeka
A vintage plane with a historic past makes a stopover in Topeka. 49 News Anchor Ben Bauman visits with a crewmember who also played a part in the Berlin Airlift.
Cats No. 22 in Playboy preseason Top 25
Find out how many lettermen are returning this season foro the Wildcats.
Reesing named to Walter Camp Player Of The Year watch list
This preseason, Reesing has already been named to the Maxwell Award and Davey O'Brien Award Watch Lists.
TPD announces new auto theft initiative
Find out how e-mails from the Police Department could help find stolen vehicles.
Preliminary hearing sets trial date for Christopher Hall
Find out what charges he's facing in connection with the death of Nacole Winter.
More hard times ahead
There was bad news on the economy today. Inflation at the wholesale level jumped nearly 10 percent in the last year. That's the biggest one-year surge in price in more than a quarter of a century. The news sent stocks tumbling for the second day in a row. ABC's Betsy Stark explains the how more tough times could be ahead. for Americans.
Lowering the drinking age to curb campus binge drinking
Some college presidents think the idea would solve some student problems.
49 Sports Challenge: That's all for this season
A few bumps and bruises, but 49 Sports Reporter Dave Decandis made it through. Here is a look back at the back breaking and high flying events of 49 Sports Challenge.
49 Storm Team Forecast: Scattered rains move our way Wednesday
A few scattered showers are possible as we head into the next couple days.
Don't get burned when your dog gets groomed
A Topeka woman takes her dog to the groomer only to have it end up at the vet. 49 News Problem Solver Jessica Drew finds out what happened to one poodle, and what to look out for when you groom your dog.
Council decides 2009 budget
Find out what the city council decided about the 2009 budget.
Modulator makes motorcycles more visible
Find out who is now taking advantage of this new technology.
Packing material poses threat to customers of one Texas bank
A Salina family receives a shock along with the sweet peppers they ordered.
K-State Ag Today: Planning for a successful beef operation
To be successful in the beef production game, you don't necessarily need the biggest or oldest operation. Jeff Wichman explains what you do need, in this edition of K-State Ag Today.
Stan Herd's latest crop art strikes a balance between art, advertising
Delegates arriving by air to the Democratic Convention will be greeted by a crop circle that may whet their appetite for pizza topped with pepperoni. Kansas' very own crop artist Stan Herd is the man behind the 22-foot work of art. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports on the pie from the sky.
Transition Team soldier killed in Afghanistan
A 25-year-old soldier from Guam has succumbed to injuries suffered in an attack in Afghanistan. Find out just how many soldiers from Fort Riley have been killed in the wars.
Tropical Storm Fay coasts through Florida, leaving thousands in the dark
Tropical Storm Fay is threatening to flood parts of Florida as it continues into the mainland. It's triggering heavy winds and rain, as well a tornado watch and warnings across much of the state.
VP decisions loom, but Obama, McCain campaigns focus on battling each other
This morning, The Associated Press is reporting that Gov. Kathleen Sebelius is one of four people that Barack Obama is considering for vice president. Get a breakdown of who all the candidates are, and get a sense of the quickening pace of the race to the White House.
Motorist Alert: Road construction closes I-70 ramps in east Topeka
Bridge project slated to be completed ahead of schedule
Today crews will be closing down several Interstate 70 ramps in Topeka. Find out where you'll want to avoid driving.
Keanu Reeves convincing as troubled detective in "Street Kings"
49's Film Critic Keith Van Sickle reviews the newly released "Street Kings." Find out why he says it's worth adding to your collection.
Sebelius still on Obama's short list, as VP decision nears
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius' name is still being dropped as a possible running mate for Barack Obama. When he's expected to make his decision.
Topeka High dismisses early
Topeka High students are being let out at 9 a.m. today. Find out what has classes cancelled.
49 Storm Team Forecast: Fay in the way!
Think a tropical storm thousands of miles away can't impact Northeast Kansas weather? Guess again. Just how long will Tropical Storm Fay impact our weather?