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A do-it-yourself project gone very wrong
Home improvement projects can cause major frustration. And that may have led to a Missouri woman's death. Tonight, prosecutors are trying to decide whether to file charges against her husband.
City and state team up to revitalize downtown
While some departments are struggling to make budget cuts, the city of Topeka may spend thousands of dollars to spruce up downtown. Find out why the mayor thinks the city can find money for the plan.
McHenry is happy to have this special team in Kearney
The Lady Blues are preparing to meet up with South Dakota in the Elite Eight.
Government benefit programs in trouble
The future looks bleak for the solvency of Social Security and Medicare.
Water bottles recalled
Surface paint on the metal water bottles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard
KU-Nova looking at a schedule adjustment
A much later tip-time on Friday as the Jayhawks and Villanova get ready to rumble.
49 Storm Team Forecast: Clouds moving in with a chance of rain
Highs will stay in the upper 50s to low 60s, with a cool down this weekend.
Mapping a Big Give plan of attack
The money has been raised, now it's time to implement Oprah's Big Give.
Sebelius razzed, honored at luncheon
Find out what touched the Governor the most about the midday festivities.
Competing to kiss a pig
Apparently, nothing is out of the question when raising money for an all-school activity.
"The Mist" DVD doesn't disappoint
Film Critic Keith Van Sickle reviews "The Mist," which was released on DVD today. What he advice he has for picking up that DVD.
Budget cuts not only affect people, but also animals
Learn why budget cuts could mean some Topeka animals will be left behind.
K-State students campaign to fight global poverty
K-State ranks as a top 10 university combating global poverty. Today, students pushed for the campaign.
K-State flag memorial represents 4,000 fallen soldiers
The U.S. death toll in Iraq has reached 4,000. Today, that number was brought to the footsteps of K-State students.
Topeka Visioning Project: What the NIA's want
City leaders are talking about Topeka's future. It comes after last night's meeting, where hundreds of people showed up to hear what big idea could make Topeka better. Tonight, 49 News reporter Jessica Drew explains what neighborhood association presidents want to see.
City Council to hear Holliday Park plan
A plan that would set the course for one historic neighborhood is headed before the Topeka City Council tonight. Find out where Holliday Park hopes to go in the next ten years and why tearing down buildings could be a solution to its blight.
Distance learning hits close to home for one USD 501 teacher
If your student brings home some homework this week, don't be surprised if it was assigned by a teacher in Illinois.
House gives first-round approval to funeral picketing bill
When a final vote is expected. Plus, get background on the issue by perusing our archived stories and learn what other states have funeral picketing laws.
Overcoming the genetic pitfall of hypertension
If your parents have high blood pressure, your risk for the disease increases substantially. ABC'S Dr. Timothy Johnson explains how your parents can determine your health.
Desperate homeowners become prey for con artists
The housing crisis has left many homeowners desperate for a way to hang on to their homes. It has also left them vulnerable to con artists. ABC's Pierre Thomas reports on the schemes that are costing people their homes.
From brush stroke to keystroke, artist finds new medium for prairie fire passion
49 News Anchor Gena Terlizzi speaks with artist Louis Copt, who created "The Prairie on Fire," a documentary. Watch the interview and learn why people purposely set fire to the Kansas prairie. Plus, where you might be able to see the film.
Taboo against haggling American retailers erodes amid economic struggles
Slow economy prompts more shoppers, stores to adopt old philosophy
In these tough times with the economy, an age-old shopping technique is making a startling comeback, even at malls and chain stores. It's haggling. How you can get a discount on just about anything.
Hit-and-run driver sentenced to 90 days in jail
25-year-old Joshua Walton was sentenced in the hit-and-run accident that killed a 22-year-old University of Kansas student. What the judge had to say during sentencing, and how Walton could serve more than 90 days behind bars.
Missouri man was 4,000th U.S. soldier killed in Iraq
The Missouri war hero was about to return home. He was with four individuals who were killed by a bomb.
Protests blemish Olympic torch-lighting event, will likely mar more events
The Olympic flame began its 85,000 mile journey Monday from Greece to the site of the August games in Beijing. The Chinese government quickly discovered that it could be a troubled journey.
Kansas City, Mo. smoking ban takes effect
Learn what restrictions smokers must follow and when they can smoke inside.
If cost forces your hand to buy ammonia, remember to be careful
Anhydrous ammonia can be an effective fertilizer-but it must be handled with respect. Jeff Wichman has more in this edition of K-State Ag Today, and we'll find out how K-State researchers might improve crop conditions in Africa.
49 Storm Team Forecast: A pleasant day before cooler, unsettled weather
Today will bring us the nicest weather of the week with less in the way of wind and more in the way of sunshine. But a stalled out front to our south Wednesday means cooler temperatures increased rain chances.