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USD 501 officially welcomes Dr. Kevin Singer
Find out what special connection Dr. Singer has with Topeka.
Committee to study impact of state policies on energy usage
Find out who will establish the committee, and what they will be looking for.
Kansas National Guard Foundation receives $10,000 contribution
Get an example of services offered by the KSNGF.
From homeless to home
This week, two women who once lived at the Topeka Rescue Mission are sharing their story of overcoming homelessness. 49 News Photojournalist Justin Schmidt brings you their story, in their own words.
Turning one gift into two
Two paralyzed men are going to have an easier time getting around thanks to efforts from Community Keeps Giving. See the struggles one man had to go through and find out how the community turned one gift into two.
Phantoms in your house!
Are you sure you turned everything off today? Guess again. Find out what energy users are still draining your pocket book every second of the day.
Kansas River water rescue brings back memories for area crews
Rescue teams say experiences help them better prepare for next time
Area fire and rescue teams say they were prepared for the worst when they got a call three children were missing in the Kansas River. 49 News Reporter Marshanna Hester explains what helped one crew get on the water fast and what some say needs to be improved.
49 Storm Team Forecast: Another muggy night ahead of us
Muggy and breezy tonight, but we've got our sights on a drop in the humidity that's on the way.
Chapman schools prepped for opening
District adopts use of mobile classrooms
Chapman schools are preparing for children to return to the classroom. And the district is moving for schools on wheels. 49 News Reporter Annette Lawless traveled to Chapman this morning and found some students who are rolling with the idea.
Sour situation prompts sweet cash
Little girls raise money for Chapman schools through lemonade stand
Three little girls turned one sour situation into some sweet cash for Chapman schools. 49 News Reporter Annette Lawless shows us more.
Update: Visioning process moves forward
Community members are crafting their plan for the future of Topeka. Find out what their priorities are so far.
Shoppers Advice: Avoid the cooking with a cheaper option than a restaurant
All this week, 49 news is finding money stretching secrets to lower your grocery bill. If you love to eat out, but hate paying the bill, Liz Zamora has the solution on how to save while someone else does the cooking.
K-State officials update the state on tornado damage
Find out what lession the state is learning from the university's tornado damage.
Viewers, Walmart respond to assault story
Find out what the Walmart spokesman says the store is doing to protect shoppers.
Motorist Alert: Expect delays on U.S. 75
A truck fire has caused delays for motorists along U.S. 75. For a time, both lanes of U.S. 75 were closed, but officials have now opened one lane and traffic is inching along.
Attorneys push to dismiss road crew death case
The defense for a 49-year-old woman charged in the hit-and-run deaths of two highway workers wants the case thrown out. Find out why.
Senate confirms Gen. David Petraeus as new Middle East commander
The partisan wrangling over Iraq stopped for a moment in Congress as it addressed the nomination of Gen. David Petraeus as top commander of the Middle East. Why Congress' actions today could serve the next president well.
Governor signs bill expanding military benefits
In a ceremonial signing, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius offered her approval to a bill aimed at improving the lives of many veterans. What it means for service members and those interested in learning more about the military history in Kansas.
From garden to market: K-State offers workshops, help for growers
Farmers markets have become so popular that there's an emerging shortage of produce growers to supply them. In this edition of K-State Ag Today, Jeff Wichman tells us about a program aimed at bringing home gardeners to market.
Keeping a diary may help you shed pounds
Can a pen and paper really help you lose weight? If you use them to keep track of what you're eating, they can. ABC's Dr. Timothy Johnson explains how a new study finds people who kept a regular food diary during dieting lost twice as much weight as other dieters.
Rare conjoined twin snakes born
It's no two-headed dragon, but it's the closest thing you'll find to rare reptiles. The rare reptile is the talk of the town in Amherst, New York. Where it was discovered.
New Hampshire prison escapee caught in Emporia
An Emporia Police detective captured the absconder, who told him that he had not committed any crimes while in Kansas. Find out what type of crimes he's been convicted of and where he was found.
Johnson Co. judge upholds indictment of defendant in Kelsey Smith murder
Defense attorneys had hoped a Johnson County judge would dismiss the charges against Edwin Hall. However, the judge ruled in favor of the plaintiff, the state in this case. What the judge found in his investigation.
Jesse Jackson issues apology for slip-up during FOX interview
After a controversial comment made on Fox News, The Rev. Jesse Jackson apologized to Barak Obama. ABC's Lindsey Davis explains how Jackson is mending the fence with Obama.
Hit the links to raise money for Boy Scout camps
49 News Anchor Gena Terlizzi speaks with Boy Scouts of America representative David Nolle in this interview, which could spark an idea for a company's or family's bonding time. Find out how you can support local Boy Scouts and get some exercise.
Wife's medical miracle helps husband survive heart attack, emergency surgery
There are a lot of cutting-edge advances in medicine, from drugs to surgeries and technologies that are extending and saving lives. However, sometimes the most powerful medicine turns out to be something very basic, even primal: the simple will to live. Find out why the wife of one New Jersey police officer believes he pulled through.
49 Storm Team Forecast: A heat-driven isolated storm possible
While it won't be "too" toasty, the humidity will be in full force -- enough so that a few isolated storms may pop up by afternoon.
Police nab Topeka man accused of robbing woman in parking lot
A woman was robbed while waiting for fuel at a convenience store Wednesday night. What evidence the police have against the suspect.