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76 year-old athlete wows them near and far
The biggest event in the Sunflower State Games kicked off Friday afternoon. 49 Sports Reporter Dave DeCandis tells us how one track and field star still dominates into his golden years.
Many Topeka neighborhoods are car dependent
Hoofing it from place to place saves on gas and can get you fit, but a Web site says Topeka is a car dependent city. Learn what it takes to get where you need to go, if you give up the car and walk.
Why buying gas in bulk won't save you money
Sam's Club, Costco and other wholesale stores have made bulk buying the way to go to save money, but it won't save you money on everything. Find out why you're better off sticking with the single-serving size, when it comes to gallons of gas.
49 Storm Team Forecast: Showers will aid in weekend sizzle
How will tonight's showers and storms make this weekend feel worse? Which day will feel the hottest?
Booming economy compensates for financial setbacks
The state's city and county highway funds are getting major cutbacks due to less money collected by gas tax. So why isn't Riley County feeling the pinch?
Family gets creative with rebuilding after tornado
K-State preps for fall semester classes
Five weeks after the Manhattan tornado, some families are just starting to rebuild. 49 News Manhattan Reporter Annette Lawless finds out how families are rebuilding differently and what K-State's biggest concern is before classes start.
The best deal on mulch in the city!
If you spent a lot of money this year mulching your latest landscaping project, you may have spent too much. Find out where you can really get a good deal on mulch, and help save the environment, right here in Topeka.
Community generosity brings improved mobility to Ray Santin
Out with the old and in with the new. Learn how a wish years in the making finally came true for one of our Community Keeps Giving recipients.
Dollar store handy when throwing party
Summer is a time for parties and those costs add up fast. But they don't have to. 49's Jessica Drew has a money stretching secret on where to shop to save big on a bridal or baby shower.
Volunteer on the go even in retirement
For most people, retirement is a time to take a break. But one local man is working harder than ever as a volunteer. 49 News Anchor Sophia Spencer shows us how he's making a difference and why he was named an outstanding volunteer by the United Way.
Fort Riley Desert Training: Day 6
Battle-ready warriors stay on high alert
Little rest. Little luck shaving. I haven't changed my clothes in three days. Life as a soldier is anything but glamorous. During the final days of my assignment, I find out what difficulties the troops encounter on and off of patrol, and how rest is not something that comes easy, especially when dressed in "full battle rattle."
K-State Ag Today: Research shows ways to improve marbling in beef
Researchers have discovered a simple way for beef cattle producers to increase meat quality - simply by leaving something out of the feed bunker.
Two states implement cell phone-sniffing dogs in prison
Witness killed after inmate ordered a hit via a Blackberry
As cell phones have gotten smaller, prison officials around the country are facing a new problem: smuggled cell phones. They're allowing inmates to continue running their criminal enterprises from behind bars. How prisons are teaching their canine teams to sniff out the phones.
Woman gets death threat via e-mail
"Someone you call your friend, wants you dead." That's subject line of an e-mail one Topeka woman received demanding money. 49 News Anchor Liz Zamora found out why this hit home with her and what happened when she contacted police. Also, read the full text of the death threat.
Too much sleep increases risk of stroke, study suggests
New research finds the amount of sleep women get is linked to their stroke risk. Those who typically get more sleep than average or typically sleep less than average both face a higher risk for stroke. Find out why.
Obama begins international trip
McCain camp slams Obama's foreign relations experience
The road to the White House detours through Europe and the Middle East this week for Barack Obama. Why the trip and all the attention is making the McCain campaign spin.
Pentagon ID's Kansas soldier's remains
The Pentagon has identified the remains of a Garden City soldier who was killed when his helicopter was shot down in 1968 over Vietnam. When the remains were found.
FDA declares it's OK to eat tomatoes
Federal health officials gave tomatoes a green light Thursday. Why Americans shouldn't get overconfident about the safety of some foods.
Latest Batman movie leaves critic speechless
"Dark Knight" performance should earn Ledger posthumous Oscar nod, he says
The much anticipated "The Dark Knight" came out in theaters today. Does this incarnation of the caped crusader live up to the hype? Find out why Film Critic Keith Van Sickle says yes, oh yes.
Police seek suspect in parking lot robbery
The Topeka Police Department is investigating a robbery to a person. Learn exactly where the robbery took place and what kind of car police are looking for in connection with this crime.
49 Storm Team Forecast: Wet weather returns by late afternoon
After a soggy start with locally flooding rains, more wet weather heads our way by late afternoon. After that, it turns hot, but will it dry out? Find out from Meteorologist Craig Gold.