Story archive for March 2008
Monday, March 31
- A Jayhawk win means new t-shirts to buy
- Poor judgement results in a death at a Wichita home daycare
- Local schools get new safety measures
- Priorities for Topeka in 2009
- A Phog advisory was in effect Sunday night
- Blackburn says no to another stint as deputy mayor
- Lawrence Jayhawk celebrations dangerous, messy
- Man dies after being stunned by sheriff's deputy
- Topeka Zoo mourns loss of bear
- Pennies For Patients raises money for cancer
- 6-year-old survives shooting by stepfather
- AHA says mouth-to-mouth no longer needed for CPR
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: Colder winds blowing in tonight
- Justice Dept. asks for review on Navy sonar use
- Mayor delivers Meals on Wheels
- Man arrested in Fort Dix terrorism plot gets 20 months in prison
- Renters do have rights
- Administration unveils sweeping plan to overhaul financial regulation
- Pena delivers opener win in extras
- Sidewalks for students won't happen soon
- Speaker puts coal bill back on House calendar
- Jayhawk nation takes over Detroit
- Beasley earns first team All-American honors
- Mother travels to Korea to bring back kidnapped son
- Sebelius names Kittel new 7th Judicial District judge
- Cantaloupe recalled due to salmonella scare
- Jayhawks treated to hero's welcome in Topeka, Lawrence
- Zoos grapple with care for senior citizens
- New test for heart disease proves effective for all races
- Six-month cross-country ride emphasizes Black contributions to America
- Relief sweeps over Self, players as they secure Final Four spot
- Sharp climb in food prices linked to ethanol, high fuel costs
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: An update on strong thunderstorms chances
- Couple does taxes three ways, finds Turbo Tax software best suits their needs
- Wind damage prompts Lyndon High School to cancel Tuesday classes
- Crisis City to provide Kansas emergency responders with hands-on training
- Proposed new powers for Federal Reserve won't go far enough, scholar says
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: Severe weather threat not quite over
- K-State Ag Today: Investigating the problem with Dried Distiller Grains
Sunday, March 30
- Woman turns hurtful past into play
- Local child injured in shooting
- Area cities clean-up
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: Storms likely overnight
- Hundreds protest peacefully against Westboro Baptist Church
- Jayhawks squeak past 10 seed Davidson with 59-57 victory
Saturday, March 29
- Is it allergies, the cold or the flu?
- More give to Oprah's Big Give: Topeka
- KDOT urges people to Adopt-A-Highway
- Local kids get need for speed
- Topeka buses raise fares and get crowded
- IRS workers put in extra hours
- Northeast Kansas company goes bankrupt
- Former Topeka physician sentenced to prison
- Abortion numbers down in Kansas
- 10 men rescued after canoe accident
- Early morning fire at Topeka home
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: Strong thunderstorms likely to roll in Sunday
- 10 rescued from Clinton Lake after canoes capsize
Friday, March 28
- Jayhawks advance to the Elite Eight
- Prognostications from fans at Ford Field
- Basketball on the 50-yard line
- Ulysses, Kansas mourns the loss of four teens
- Governor likens presidential race to basketball game
- Jayhawks look to get by Villanova
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: Soggy, soggy, soggy!
- Battle over 2012 presidential primary already started
- Fort Riley soldiers commemorate change with a re-flagging of their brigade
- Critic: "21" one of the better movies of 2008
- Topeka airmen are on a mission of mercy to Cambodia
- Golf and books meet at Mabee Library
- Governor signs bill to attract biodefense laboratory to Manhattan
- Bill allowing possession of machine guns passes House
- City, firefighters differ on protection level
- 49's Voice of the Voter: The economy
- Hundreds of airline flights grounded by FAA
- Armed robbery reported at adult novelty store
- City begins sweeping the winter crud off the streets
- Cuba's government drops cell phone ban
- Fussy babies may have common childhood infection
- Project Takeover/Makeover seeks volunteers to help clean up Topeka
- House passes voter ID bill
- GPS evolves to save you time stuck in gridlock
- Cold, wet winter raises safety concerns, stunts wheat growth
- Hospice fills tummies with breakfast buffet, offers chance to wear it off
- Scientists link dementia with belly flab
- Who won't be getting an economic stimulus check
- Senate advances illegal immigration bill
- BNSF worker killed in accident
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: Clouds clear out for a day
Thursday, March 27
- Wildcat football reborn, so says QB Freeman
- Getting Ford Field ready for the Jayhawks...and some other teams
- Four high school girls dead, 1 injured in accident
- Kansas defeated by Michigan State in WNIT
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: A wind-chilly night ahead
- Proper light bulb disposal important for the environment
- City administration admits contract mistake
- Jayhawks spend their first day in Motown
- Independent trucker strike a possibility
- High school teacher charged with sexual relations with student
- Special gold star license plate one step closer to reality
- Long-time Topeka eatery demolished
- Sebelius joins governors for climate change conference
- Deadline fast approaching to get help with heating bills
- Rockets and mortars hammer Green Zone in Baghdad, killing two Americans
- K-State Ag Today: Beef consumers may have to pay more for less
- Units closed, 61 jobs cut in Manhattan hospital restructuring
- Pre-vacation must-dos include accounting for higher gas prices
- Police release identity of Hi-Crest shooting victim
- Shawnee County DA to run for third term
- Safety inspections result in long waits for some airline passengers
- Senate sends funeral picketing bill to governor
- Boyfriend of woman who sat on toilet for two years arrested for exposure
- American men could soon be on the pill
- Texting as a mental illness?
- Manhattan-area teacher faces sex charges for involvement with student
- Literary hazards await golfers at Washburn's library this weekend
- Leavenworth substitute teacher charged with having sex with students
- Lady Blues season ends in double overtime loss in Elite 8 quarterfinals
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: Drizzly and dreary day
Wednesday, March 26
- Jayhawks take flight to Detroit
- Air National Guard says so long to old tankers
- A somber homecoming
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: Mostly cloudy with some patchy drizzle tonight
- New pothole patching truck
- City crews pushing to patch problem potholes
- Fort Riley loses another soldier
- Oprah's Big Give recipient is pampered
- Hi-Crest neighbor unapologetically nosy to fight crime
- Purse snatcher targets elderly woman outside Topeka grocery store
- Gage Park circle is source of controversy
- DA moves forward with City Council spending controversy
- Tips leads deputies to 204 pounds of pot in plane
- Police chase ends in accident, arrest
- Oregon man claims he is pregnant
- 'Tis the season to watch out for snakes, turtles
- Pregnancy after cancer is possible; carries additional risks
- Community Action Head Start Program to close this afternoon
- Cut your stress with simple steps; live longer
- Nuclear missile components accidentally shipped to Taiwan; Pentagon investigates
- Owner: Suspect filled out new client form before robbing hair salon
- White City man can hunt again after presidential pardon
- First Lady gives her time in hopes that others will too
- Topekan injured in drive-by shooting
- Farmers should calculate variables when considering foliar fungicides
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: Cloudy with a spotty shower
Tuesday, March 25
- A do-it-yourself project gone very wrong
- City and state team up to revitalize downtown
- McHenry is happy to have this special team in Kearney
- K-State stopped by Louisville
- Listening to the Voice of the Voter
- Commuter Alert: Road work to expect
- Government benefit programs in trouble
- Water bottles recalled
- KU-Nova looking at a schedule adjustment
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: Clouds moving in with a chance of rain
- Beasley earns another Player of the Year award
- Mapping a Big Give plan of attack
- Sebelius razzed, honored at luncheon
- Competing to kiss a pig
- "The Mist" DVD doesn't disappoint
- Budget cuts not only affect people, but also animals
- K-State students campaign to fight global poverty
- K-State flag memorial represents 4,000 fallen soldiers
- Topeka Visioning Project: What the NIA's want
- Humane Society hits $4 million
- City Council to hear Holliday Park plan
- Distance learning hits close to home for one USD 501 teacher
- House gives first-round approval to funeral picketing bill
- Overcoming the genetic pitfall of hypertension
- Desperate homeowners become prey for con artists
- From brush stroke to keystroke, artist finds new medium for prairie fire passion
- Taboo against haggling American retailers erodes amid economic struggles
- Hit-and-run driver sentenced to 90 days in jail
- Missouri man was 4,000th U.S. soldier killed in Iraq
- Protests blemish Olympic torch-lighting event, will likely mar more events
- Kansas City, Mo. smoking ban takes effect
- If cost forces your hand to buy ammonia, remember to be careful
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: A pleasant day before cooler, unsettled weather
Monday, March 24
- City Visions: Looking for the Big Idea
- Grim milestone
- No more nudity in strip clubs?
- Insurance company reconsiders coverage for little boy
- Being marked a part of sex offender's sentence
- Web site helps to offset Easter calories
- It only gets more difficult for the Jayhawks
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: Windy weather through the night
- Wildcat season may be over, but the plaudits keep coming
- Lady Blues head for elite date in Kearney
- FBI recovers remains of two kidnapped U.S. contractors
- Central Highland Park gets new sidewalks
- Justice Department approves XM-Sirius radio merger
- Arkansas town faces more evacuations after meat plant blast
- House gives first-round approval to health care bill
- Topeka budget cuts sink in
- MTAA sets fire to old building at Forbes Field to test new product
- Supreme Court rules on retiree benefits; AARP voices anger
- House proposes new bill for two coal plants in Western Kansas
- Fred Thompson heads to the silver screen
- JPMorgan Chase ups its offer to buy out Bear Stearns
- Senate committee approves smoking ban
- After 25 years, Jefferson County sheriff ready to retire
- Shoppers are paying more for less at the grocery store
- Despite doubts of accuracy, Biblically correct museum tours draw crowds
- Charities feel the sting of the suffering economy from three fronts
- War in Iraq could take larger role in elections as death toll rises
- Hearing impaired dog awaits owner willing to try new tactics
- As Olympic torch relay begins, so does China's damage control
- All fire trucks, stations running as scheduled
- The key to a longer life is a happy marriage, study suggests
- 4,000th American soldier killed in Iraq
- Picking up the pieces no easy task for flood victims
- Medical experts raise flak over transplant policies
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: Warmer, windy
- Study: Fatigue among reasons parents spend more time with first-born child
- Windbreaks that were so crucial in Dust Bowl need maintenance today
Sunday, March 23
- Don't put off severe weather season preps
- Oprah's Big Give recipient looks forward to hosting Easter holidays
- More flooding could hit mid-west
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: Mostly Sunny and Windy for Monday
- How sweet it is!
- K-State loses in second round of NCAA tournament
Saturday, March 22
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: An Easter Present!
- Mothers start Type 1 Diabetes support group
- "Speed-trap" web site
- Salmonella outbreaks cause big problems
- Topekans race for a cause
- Senate committee approves proposed budget
Friday, March 21
- Seniors, beware of a recent phone scam
- Family fights with insurance company for their injured son's sake
- Kansas ranked 29th in pre-K spending
- Business booms after Wildcat victory
- 49 Sports: Omaha hoops Day 3
- Driver mistakes Lawrence duplex for drive-thru
- Oprah's Big Give even bigger, thanks to Topekans
- Funding details keep city from jumping on board proposed Amtrak expansion
- Fire department forced to cut costs
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: Chilly Easter egg hunting weather
- Mirror allows people to see future damage caused by vices
- 49 News Now - An afternoon update of news and weather
- Horton should be hearing a laugh from both old and young
- When chasing down criminals, has South Carolina taken it too far?
- Semi rear-ends car, 3 children killed
- Tour de Force: Where to see weather that changed Kansans' lives
- Police seek public's support in stabbing case
- Governor vetoes bill on coal-fired power plants
- Is now a good time to buy a car or not?
- Video games evolve into great exercise, but only if you play the right ones
- Over-the-counter options for allergy sufferers
- Amid riots, China tries to hold onto its image, calm woes over violent Olympics
- The Zoo comes to you: New Guinea skink sports blue tongue
- Snoops in Barack Obama's passport file
- Study: It really is better to give than to receive
- Minimum wage proposal fails
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: Slightly cooler today
- 49 News Now: A Morning Update of News and Weather
- Cats advance after 80-67 win over USC
Thursday, March 20
- American Indian plaintiffs ask government for $58 billion in long-running suit
- Unlikely guest amongst crowd of Jayhawk, Wildcat fans at local bar
- Fund seeks to aid Iraqi civilians wounded by U.S. forces
- Stingray kills Michigan woman in Florida Keys
- Sunshine Week draws attention to open records laws
- 49 Sports: Omaha hoops, Day 2
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: Friday cooler than today
- State Department fires 2 for looking at Obama's passport file
- Inspector charged with lying about inspecting NYC crane
- Twenty-six hospitalized after explosion at Indiana plant
- Gates holds videoconference with military leaders on Iraq strategy
- Greensburg gets water tower, new icon
- US State Department says Chinese government may be watching
- At least 15 dead, 3 missing in Midwest floods
- Kansas City mortgage lender settles lawsuit, ends bankruptcy case
- Astronauts test caulk gun and high-tech putty for repairs
- Federal charges filed in Topeka bank robbery
- Veteran of the 5-year war in Iraq says war is costly, but worth it
- Wildcat fan travels from Omaha to Aggieville to watch game
- The big check is passed, the volunteers are ready
- Patterson named Regional Coach of the Year
- Speculation surrounds police shooting
- Oprah's Big Give helps college student
- 49 News Now - An afternoon update of news and weather
- KDOT courts Amtrak for possible rail service expansion
- Laura Bush to campaign for Pat Roberts
- One down, five to go: KU begins Dance with 85-61 win over Portland State
- Judge orders man who had sex with dog to register as sex offender
- Lives, memories washed away in Midwestern floods
- Environmental awareness meets leadership training at K-State
- Millions of air travelers may lose out on low fares, convenient trips
- Study: Kids with most knowledge of sex tend to make best choices
- Is a lollipop the cavity fighting weapon of the 21st century?
- The downside of temporary henna tattoos
- Dr. Trupp: Parasite threat begins as winter ends
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: Spring has sprung
- Boyfriend charged in bizarre toilet case
- 49 News Now: A Morning Update of News and Weather
Wednesday, March 19
- Divine image provides comfort to Salina woman
- Fisherman's body pulled from stream near Kansas River
- DNA test points to correction officer as rape suspect
- Local pastor says big message overlooked in Obama, minister debate
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: Warmer weather for the start of Spring
- 49 Sports: Omaha hoops, Day 1
- New classroom for disaster planning
- Health magazine lauds Lawrence's "walkability"
- Recession on the lips of many
- Burglar found hiding in trunk pleads guilty
- Former athlete grateful for kindness of strangers in time of need
- Burglar steals the ashes of Hutchinson family's father
- Man clutches to dog in fire death
- Sunflower decision cost Kansas bigger project
- 49 News Now - An afternoon update of news and weather
- Mechanical duo combats rising gas prices with revamped wheels
- Four officers on administrative leave following shooting
- Competition for stinkiest shoe gets underway
- Missing a dog? Try the Amber Alert-like services of Dognamic.com
- California takes on deadbeat parents with "most wanted" list
- When will your child be ready to say goodbye to diapers?
- Hungry crook left empty-handed after struggle
- Physical activity a proactive approach to combating Alzheimer's, study says
- Bush praises Federal Reserve for cutting interest rates
- Missouri floods take four lives
- K-State Ag Today: Target weather for a prescribed burn
- Manhattan fatal fire victim identified
- Right to bear arms in hands of U.S. Supreme Court
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: Here comes the sun!
- 49 News Now: A Morning Update of News and Weather
Tuesday, March 18
- Voice mail greeting comforts widower
- House committee sends funeral-picketing bill to chamber
- 49 News Now: An evening update of news and weather
- Jayhawks and Wildcats hit the road
- High school buddies reunite as opponents
- Modern day gold rush
- 12 years later, Wildcat fans get pumped for NCAA tourney
- Marine Corps reservist won't be charged in flag rescue
- Buyer beware on purchasing a used car
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: Spring starts Thursday!
- 49 News Now: An afternoon update of news and weather
- Health advisory issued
- Oprah's Big Give gives back to neighbor
- Sperm donor case filed with nation’s highest court
- Officer-involved shooting leaves two hospitalized
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: Dry, But Cloudy
- 49 News Now: A Morning Update of News and Weather
- Commuter Alert: Croco Road work forces detour
Monday, March 17
- Seeding doesn't phase the Lady Wildcats
- Lady Blues reach Elite status with win over Emporia State
- 49 News Now: An evening update of news and weather
- Ideas to ease the pain at the gas pump
- Ft. Riley mourns another of their own
- Topekans express economic concerns
- When to expect the IRS stimulus checks
- Mega Brands toys recalled
- The Jayhawks' Big 12 Tournament highlights
- Wildcats in the Dance, looking for some tournament magic
- No matter what the reason, it was a good day to celebrate
- Oprah's Big Give will help bring a house back to its former glory
- Florida Democrats abandon plan to redo primary; Michigan moves forward
- Kansas City firefighter collapses, dies fighting fire
- Clinton denies he injected racism into presidential race
- NCAA tournament bracket fever
- KU students brave wet weather to move building to Greensburg on schedule
- 49 Crime Tracker: Pizza delivery driver robbed twice in three days
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: Improving weather
- 49 News Now - An afternoon update of news and weather
- Candidates face off about economy after Bears Sterns sale, Fed loan
- Federal Reserve approves Bear Stearns sale
- Security breach at store chain exposes credit card information
- Health Watch: Adolescents "huffing" more than previously thought
- Naked man goes on violent supermarket sweep
- How to find a four-leaf clover
- U.S. Politics Today: Presidential candidates differ on solutions for Iraq
- New Jersey pizzeria customers say green pizza makes the cut
- Five years into Iraq invasion, political divisions become clear
- Pope Benedict calls for an end to the "slaughter" in Iraq as part of Holy Week
- Woman born and raised in Topeka home needs help to stay there
- Family remembers missing son on Palm Sunday, erects statue of Saint Michael the Archangel
- Washington teens host texting contest to raise money for cerebral palsy
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: Rain and storms to continue through afternoon
- Good Morning Kansas St. Patrick's Day chat: Gena Terlizzi learns how to make spicy guacamole
- ABC News special "Where things stand" to highlight the progress and pitfalls of Iraq war
- K-State Ag Today: Monitoring nutrient levels along the food chain
- Thieves target pizza delivery man
- Construction planned for Kansas Avenue
- Want a longer life? Omega 3 is the fountain of cellular youth, experts say
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: Luck o' the Irish not with us weatherwise
- 49 News Now: A Morning Update of News and Weather
Sunday, March 16
- Palm Sunday services hit close to home for Zapletal family
- Fill out your NCAA bracket! Play bracketology on ktka.com
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: We need a little Irish Luck
- Firefighter injured during early morning fire
- Topeka zoo operated differently
- K-State earns spot in NCAA tourney
- KU wins third straight Big 12 Tourney, knocks off Texas 84-74
- Kansas earns No. 1 seed
- Kansas Avenue gets an upgrade
- Kansas Global Impact: Jobs
- 49 ABC, Oprah team up to transform lives in Oprah's Big Give: Topeka
Saturday, March 15
- K-State keeps hope alive for NCAA tournament bid
- Lakin man killed in car crash
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: Soggy Leprechauns
- Local business owner says Missouri's tax free weekend proposal good idea
- Easter bunny hops into Kansas
- Gift of love and art
- Tornado hits heart of downtown Atlanta
- House committee endorses proposed Kansas budget
- Go green for St. Patty's Day
- KU survives another Sprint Center scare, ousts A&M, 77-71 in semis
- Two arrested in Topeka prostitution sting
Friday, March 14
- Kansas State's last ditch efforts fail; Texas A&M moves on
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: Windy and wet!
- Bush: Resolve, not government intervention, will repair weak economy
- Equal pay for Kansas educators may give state an edge in education
- 49 News Now - An evening update of news and weather
- Emporia schools face a crisis
- Despite slow first half, Jayhawks' strength seals victory over 'Huskers
- Division II NCAA women's basketball results
- Kansas, K-State journey towards Big 12 Championship
- Nation's highest court to rule on one of nation's strictest gun laws
- Airlines feel the pinch of rising gas prices, pass it on to travelers
- House committee endorses bills for state budget
- House gives first-round approval to tax bills
- Shawnee soldier arrested, crosses picket line to protest Westboro Baptist Church
- Dog sex case under review
- KU helps build up Greensburg's community
- KSU Prof: March Madness staggers workplace productivity, boosts morale
- Highland Park champs present principal with trophy
- Kansas health care bill narrowly passes
- Mascot fight pauses championship game
- Playwrite visits 49 News to preview autobiographical play
- Jayhawk pride abundant in Downtown Kansas City
- Congress hears military missteps, improvements in mental health
- Severe weather season is coming; know when you should take cover
- Bill allows Kansans to own automatic weapons
- 49 News Now - An afternoon update of news and weather
- Key to good health is all about how you look at life
- Topeka man convicted of murder, attempted murder
- Good Morning Kansas chat: Guild to gift 450 baby quilts to area hospitals
- 49 Storm Team Afternoon Forecast: Wet end to beautiful week
- NBAF request has governor rattled
- K-State Ag Today: Cutting back on fertilizer may reduce costs this year
- Debt is keeping Americans from saving for retirement; just when they need it the most
- Colorado schools throw out the report cards
- Marshmallow peeps re-enact Jesus's entrance into Jerusalem
- IPod Nano sparks more than music
- Controversial billboards taken down
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: A messy end to the workweek
- 49 News Now: A Morning Update of News and Weather
- Middle school students put Dr. Seuss to music
Thursday, March 13
- Trailer park residents meet with Junction City officials
- Students raise money for cancer
- On the ladies' side, Aggies down the Cyclones
- Funeral picketing bill on fast track in House committee
- Shooting victim reacts to assailant's guilty plea
- 49 News Now: An evening update of news and weather
- Black College Tour ready to hit the road
- Nebraska beats Missouri in a close game
- K-State "battle-tested and ready to play"
- A mission to remember
- KU prepares for either Missouri or Nebraska
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: Increasing rain chance late Friday
- Chances of lightning striking you are pretty good
- Put it out or butt out
- Colorado works overtime to best Baylor
- Powerball approaching record jackpot ahead of Saturday's drawing
- KU tests emergency alert system
- Sheriff recommends charging boyfriend in bizarre toilet case
- Accused shooter pleads guilty
- 49 News Now - An afternoon update of news and weather
- Oklahoma State ousts Texas Tech in Big 12 tourney
- More Tyson fallout: Flint Hills feed lot closing
- EPA announces stricter air quality standards
- High school principal arrested in theft case
- Farm's noise pollution taking toll on farmers
- Breaking down teen STD statistics
- Lice plague Minnesota students
- Man marks milestone with blood
- Sebelius' journey to be illuminated at women's association luncheon
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: Cooler with a renegade shower
- 49 News Now: A Morning Update of News and Weather
Wednesday, March 12
- K-State men looking to make the most of the Big 12 Tourney
- St. Patrick's Day parade security a priority
- OSU ends Jayhawks' Big 12 Championship run
- Easter Seals fundraiser
- Bizarre situation breaks in Ness City
- Two of Topeka's finest earn promotions
- No explanation in principal's arrest
- Slattery to challenge Roberts for U.S. Senate seat
- 49 News political analyst examines political sex scandals
- 49 News Now: An evening update of news and weather
- Topeka West students get a close-up look at the military
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: Mostly cloudy and cooler weather returns
- Police hope pen will help you trick thieves
- Former Jayhawk Douglass on College Hall Of Fame ballot
- Hayden Wildcats enjoying that winning feeling
- Flood victim will be prepared next time
- Cycling cross country to raise affordable housing awareness
- No more bad roads
- Fire danger labeled "extremely high"
- Globetrotter sups with some lucky Topekans
- Cats drop OT heartbreaker to Cyclones
- Legislative session update: Where the bills are
- U.S. Capitol Building returns to business after plane violates restricted airspace
- 49 News Now - An afternoon update of news and weather
- St. Patrick's Day revelers to take parade in new direction
- Salina man arrested for 2007 murder of Manhattan man
- 11-year-old scores in school and on the court; UCLA watches
- Weight loss: Talking about it can help keep the pounds away
- Obama grabs Mississippi in ever-nastier Democratic race
- New York Governor announces resignation during public apology
- City council approves street improvement package
- Sentencing date set for woman accused of slaying mother-to-be
- Authorities believe terrorists involved in a crime wave sweeping English pastures
- Medical call involving woman stuck on toilet has her boyfriend on edge
- Floodsmart.gov offers free flood risk assessment for your property
- ABC Money Minute: Airlines report improved service
- K-State Ag Today: How to reform a lazy grazer
- Harlem Globetrotter takes it easy on GMK crew
- Arson suspect sought in house fire case
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: Day 2 of our "spring sneak peek"
- 49 New Now: A morning update of news and weather
Tuesday, March 11
- Kansas upsets Nebraska in first round
- Boeing takes their beef to Capitol Hill
- 49 News Now: An evening update of news and weather
- St Patrick's Day parade route changed
- More fighting to do
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: Another great day ahead
- 49 Crime Tracker: First quarter crime down
- Looking back at the '66 tornado
- Local kids prepare for the Easter bunny
- Sports body: Gender shouldn’t matter
- One Jayhawk, one Wildcat make Lombardi watch list
- Pro Day allows some Jayhawks to show off for scouts
- High gas bills could have several causes
- Jayhawks taking it one game at a time
- Brush fire danger very high
- State tests sirens in preparation for severe storms
- Fire department, businesses uneasy over roundabout
- 49 News Now - An afternoon update of news and weather
- Starbucks barista gives customer hope for a full life
- Two men charged in hip-hop artist’s murder
- Critic: No Country for Old Men worth renting, not buying
- KTKA 49 ABC invites public to help with Oprah's Big Give: Topeka
- Kansas cake artist rolls out fancy frosting techniques
- Kansas Supreme Court rules down funeral picketing law
- Man who put children in hot dryer found at hospital
- KU center empowers people to overcome disabilities in emergency situations
- Seven deadly sins for 21st Century
- KSU animal geneticist researches the secrets behind marbling in beef
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: Lunch outside; It's sunny and mild
- 49 News Now: A Morning Update of News and Weather
Monday, March 10
- 'Tis the season for weather spotter training
- Angry shopper suing mall owners over segway
- 49 News Now: An evening update of news and weather
- KU's Collins gets a little Big 12 love
- Thieves strike laundry rooms
- Awards rain down on Beasley
- Check on property insurance before severe weather strikes
- Brush fire a harbinger of Spring
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: Warmer weather...it's only a day away
- Big 12 end-of-season teams
- Emporia and Washburn women packing for Amarillo
- Former Kansas, NFL great Otto Schnellbacher dead at 84
- House from Hell transformed
- Clinton Lake has a dead fish problem
- Water supplied by military contractor linked to soldier illnesses
- Not everyone affected by looming recession
- Shield law discussed by state senators
- Tree clean up on Urish will affect traffic
- Play it Smart students give back
- Search under way for man who put children in dryer
- Boeing says it will protest $35B Air Force tanker award
- 501 transfer policy unchanged
- 49 News Now - An afternoon update of news and weather
- Thieves shortchanging apartment complexes across Topeka
- Population of state’s prisons in decline
- Wichita listed in top 5 cities for job seekers
- Woes arise after drinking water tests positive for numerous pharmaceuticals
- Despite band-aids, weak economy seems to be getting weaker
- Betting on death: Stranger-owned life insurance raises ethical, legal questions
- Firefighter hospitalized for possible smoke inhalation
- Presidential candidates chart next move in race for White House
- Music goes to the dogs so your living space doesn't have to
- As Michigan, Florida caucus fuss heats up, much focus still on Clinton's ad
- 10,000 B.C. struggles for right mood, historical cohesion
- Tree limb-toting robbers target pizza delivery driver
- Friends, family, UNC community memorialize slain student
- K-State Ag Today: Ranchers should expect 20 percent of bulls to be ineffective
- Part of Michael Vick's sentence pays off for his pit bulls
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: Pleasant start to the workweek
- 49 News Now: A Morning Update of News and Weather
Sunday, March 9
- Golf Glut?
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: Spring feel to much of the week
- Woman crowned Ms. Wheelchair Kansas
- KU recognizes Orange Bowl success
- Lawrence-Topeka commuters have detour ahead
- Emporia animals in need
- World Trade Center staircase finds new home
Saturday, March 8
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: Gaining Sun, But Warmth Delayed Until Next Week
- Woman loses more than 150lbs in one year
- Smooth roads or new fire station? Citizens want both
- One smoke detector may not protect you from fire
- State senate adopts resolution on Air Force contract
- Inmates help kids make better choices
- Area students compete in egg drop at State Capitol
Friday, March 7
- The Locker Room Show: The fight for state bragging rights
- Sophia Spencer gets artsy
- Rent checks stolen from multiple Topeka apartment complexes
- The Locker Room Show: Some loose ends
- The Locker Room Show: College hoops preview
- Oprah's giving big to Topeka
- Police seeking public's help
- 49 News Now: An evening update of news and weather
- Library withheld papers on Clinton pardons
- U.S. troops suffer hearing loss in record numbers
- Bush predicts consumers will soon turn America's economy around
- KU Med finalizes affiliation with University of Kansas Hospital
- Help make Kansas government more efficient
- House Taxation Committee endorses business tax bill
- Congressman blames FAA for airline safey lapse
- Marion Jones enters federal prison, begins 6 months behind bars
- "Parasitic" relationship alleged in Schneider case
- Charges filed against man who stole tips, ran over good samaritan in Missouri
- Widow remembers firefighter husband
- Lawrence nurse credits self-breast exams for early cancer detection
- Tennessee campus locked down as police pursue a robbery suspect
- One of world's top secret agents dies at age 93
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: Winter for 24 more hours!
- Pain at the pump as gas prices shoot up
- Stull Road closes for bridge repairs
- 49 News Now - An afternoon look at news and weather
- Topeka apartment complexes report stolen rent payments
- Acne may be controlled by eliminating dairy from diet
- Debilitating migraines strike women three times more often than men
- Presidential candidates play doctor on the campaign trail
- Police search for woman who sprayed 3-year-old with power hose
- Good Samaritan robbed by seemingly-pregnant woman
- Work of art is more than just eye candy
- 49 News' Pump Patrol
- Human foot hoax just a taxidermist's joke
- Police urge motorists to use caution, abide by Phase III proceedures
- Senate adopts resolution on Air Force tanker contract
- Guidelines chart out safest plan for prescribed rangeland burns
- Teacher notices 4-year-old acting tipsy; parent arrested
- Study on colonoscopies shows doctors what they sometimes don't see
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: A.M. snow, then blustery/cold
- 49 News Now: A Morning Update of News and Weather
Thursday, March 6
- Thursday prep tournament action
- Internet draws visitors to libraries
- Lady Hornets fall in MIAA Tourney
- Lady Blues roll into semis with win over Griffons
- Turn your cell phone into gold
- Copper theft in Pott County
- City approval could put Junction City residents out of homes
- 49 News Now: An evening update of news and weather
- Turgeon returns to Allen with the Aggies
- Getting up close and personal with bats
- The Cat in the Hat comes back
- Little Apple air service getting beefed up
- Car crashes cost Kansas economy millions every year
- Milk labeling issue dead in Legislature
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: Another Arctic front blasts in tonight
- Two-time liver recipient pleads guilty to third DUI charge
- Man tried for putting kids in dryer
- Chase suspect faces charges in Shawnee County, Atlanta, Ga.
- Alley sinks to new low
- 49 News Now - An afternoon update of news and weather
- KSU's Senior Night even more memorable for soon-to-be wedded Wildcat
- Woman shares message that stretches beyond basketball challenge
- Proposed ‘Amanda’s Law’ hits roadblock
- Full bellies only one of many benefits of school's quiet lunch program
- Olathe city workers discover dead body
- Humorous hypothetical pairs Clinton, Obama
- Girl shot in head remains unconscious
- Study touches on potentially dire consequences of high-priced drugs
- K-State Ag Today: It's worth the cost of fertlizer
- Age is relative to 101-year-old runner
- Consumer demand hurtles rock at ethanol's reputation
- Topeka man dies in accident on Gage Blvd.
- Local woman injured in four-vehicle crash gets health update
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: Cool, but pleasant
- Coal plant bill passes, but veto looms
- 49 News Now: A Morning Update of News and Weather
Wednesday, March 5
- Wednesday's state prep tournament games
- High-speed chase disrupts rush hour
- K-State claims Big 12 title with win over KU
- Greensburg's spirits raised by pep rally
- Topekan says City Council key to success of riverfront development
- 49 News Now: An evening update of news and weather
- March Friend to Friend survivor
- Puppies rescued from freezing cold
- NABC District 12 teams announced
- Wildcats clinch a tournament bye, how the Big 12 shapes up
- First round of the 5A state tourney
- NE Kansas emergency workers meet in Topeka
- Lawmakers make themselves example of physical fitness
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: Less wind for Thursday
- Catholic Charities buys Let's Help building
- Air Force explains Airbus choice over Boeing
- National Guard raises estimate for winter storm damage
- Elmhurst gets health checkup
- 49 News Now - An afternoon look at news and weather
- Thanks to one teen, California town will observe "No Cussing Week"
- Banks raising fees, but you might not have ever known
- Goodyear announces temporary shut-down of division
- Market trends toward smaller cars as gas prices keep soaring
- Research on hormone therapy raises new concerns over cancer
- Topeka organization helps decrease over paw-pulation
- Salmonella woes fuel recall of Aunt Jemima pancake mix
- Record snowfall hits Arkansas
- Shooting sends man to the hospital
- How Clinton got her groove back
- K-State Ag Today: Think of gross return when chosing stocker cattle method
- Just how big was Tyson to Emporia?
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: Clouds around with a few flurries/sprinkles
- 49 News Now: A Morning Update of News and Weather
Tuesday, March 4
- KSU tops CU in Senior home finale
- Lawsuit could cost Manhattan $15.5 million
- Repave streets or build a fire station? The Council waits
- Leading in Secret: A follow-up
- 49 News Now: An evening update of news and weather
- Highland Park's back-to-back dreams close to reality
- McCain clinches Republican nomination
- 49 News web poll has congressional candidate on the defensive
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: A few snow showers on Wednesday
- Jayhawk seniors make a statement in last home game
- At-risk kids need more money
- How long IS the tail of a zong?
- Modern technology helps save ancient languages
- University considers domestic partner benefits
- Appeals court upholds Cosmosphere founder's conviction, sentence
- Fast food as a way to raise funds
- After a 100 year absence, a welcome critter is back in the state
- Combi recalls thousands of child car seats
- 49 News Now - An afternoon update of news and weather
- Campaign contributions uncovered
- Court: Temporary tags must comply with each states' law
- Born to read: Reading prodigy wows parents, doctor
- As Clinton hopes to knock Obama on heels, both candidates get nostalgic
- Man gets life in prison after bludgeoning mother to death
- Democratic candidates' health care plans shows susceptibility to public will
- Skipping breakfast could cause you to pack on the pounds, study suggests
- New 101 Dalmatians DVD shows Disney is about constantly improving
- Alternative or gas-saving transportation looks more and more appealing
- K-State Ag Today: The truth about meeting the Angus beef qualification
- Kansas delegation unhappy with Airbus decision
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: A pleasant one before flurries, wind Wednesday
- Alleged Last Call gunman faces more than 14 years
- 49 News Now: A Morning Update of News and Weather
Monday, March 3
- Jayhawks roll over Texas Tech
- 17-month-old child has impressive skill
- RCPD announces saturation patrol
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: Less wind for Tuesday
- A hard look at Obama
- 49 News Now: An evening update of news and weather
- State testing begins in Kansas
- Gaining citizenship leaves some speechless
- Pew Center gives Kansas B-minus on government performance
- Price of oil breaks new record, has far-reaching consequences
- Missouri teacher arrested after assaulting student
- Kansas City man targets state parks for light pollution
- Superdelegates reap campaign donations
- One injured in rollover south of Topeka
- Hormone label debate
- State treasurer under attack for TV ads
- Let's Help sells off building to get back on its feet
- MIAA women's basketball postseason honors announced
- OSHA to inspect combustable dust in plants following fatal Georgia blast
- Beasley named Big 12 Rookie of the Week
- Rush shares Big 12 Player of the Week honors
- Kansas State Fair announces new attractions, lightning thumbs wanted
- Topeka girl returns to school after wheelchair found
- 49 News Now - An afternoon update of news and weather
- Company helps homeowners choose foreclosure
- Stakes high in Tuesday's Democratic primaries, deadline set for nomination
- Iran President Ahmadinejad makes unprecedented visit to Iraq
- Presidential candidates make the most of weekend before primaries
- Roy Williams' crew regains top spot in AP poll
- Topeka's TARC plans playground accessible to all
- Christians around the world enter a "carbon fast" for Lent
- Presidential race heats up for Democrats on eve of Texas, Ohio primaries
- As mortgage crisis gets uglier, government, lenders look to stem problem
- Lend a helping hand, adopt a pet
- Students set to take state assessments
- K-State Ag Today: Sorghum solution to pesky, persistent weeds
- Motorist Alert: Portion of Southeast Croco Road closed
- If money means political success, candidates should be courting Shawnee Co.
- Blues artist Kelly Hunt teams up with poet to help others find their voice
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: A blustery start to the workweek
- 49 News Now: A morning update of news and weather
Sunday, March 2
- Home Show ends; Topekan wins HDTV from 49 News
- Drastic changes create wacky weather in Northeast Kansas
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: Snow tonight, then clearing on Monday
- Dr. Seuss's birthday bash
- Buffalo, it's what's for dinner
- 49 Storm Team Severe Weather Update: Strong storms to rapidly develop this afternoon
Saturday, March 1
- Kansas avenges earlier loss to K-State, moves into first-place tie in Big 12
- 49 Storm Team Forecast: Rapidly Changing Weather!
- Hayden boys win sub-state championship
- St. Marys wins 2A sub-state championship
- Washburn Rural boy's team falls in sub-state championship
- Holton girls head to state finals
- State bowling comes to Gage Bowl
- KU women lose fourth straight game
- Lady Blues, Icabods fall on the road
- Hornets fall at home, Townsend sets record
- Lady Hornets still in chase for MIAA title with victory
- Fiesta Mexicana King, Queen candidates get under way
- Local church hosts annual biscuits and gravy breakfast
- Home Show features energy efficient solutions
- Car washing is important after recent snow storms
- Boeing loses out on Air Force contract
- Regional airport bill goes to governor
- Nancy Boyda prepares for first defense of 2nd District seat
- Former congressman interested in Senate; engineer Jones campaigns
- Lehning leads No. 21 Kansas State past Missouri, 81-52
- Shelter fees to rise in Shawnee County
- Linwood girl shot in head has surgery
Coming soon, local, young television talent will shine on 49 News Kidcasts. Check back to see local kids, 4th through 8th grade, to give the weather on TV.
