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Girls' prep soccer takes the field Tuesday
Two area girls soccer teams will be fighting for a state title this week as quarter final rounds start tomorrow.
Run for the Wall members visit veterans at the VA
The annual Run for the Wall brings motorcyclists from all over the country to Arlington Cemetery and the Viet Nam Memorial in Washinton, DC.
Neighborhood crime-fighters get pat on the back
Find out who gathered to show their appreciation to the Rolling Hills NIA.
Do residency restrictions for sex offenders work?
State of Kansas says no
Kansas doesn't have any restrictions about where registered sex offenders can live. State officials say there are some good reasons why.
Family fights to attend church with their autistic child
A strange case is testing the limits of Christian charity. It involves an autistic boy who is banned from attending church. ABC's Diana Alvear tells us why not everyone is welcoming the boy, including his own priest.
Manhattan economy strong minus students
College students are heading home and Manhattan isn't taking a hit. In fact, some stores are seeing more sales. 49 News Manhattan Reporter Annette Lawless explains why there's a boom, even with 20,000 leaving Manhattan.
Why even general suspect descriptions are useful
Topeka Police have arrested a man they believe shot a woman to death last week, but he doesn't look like the man they were initially searching for. Find out why there was confusion and why police say even with few details suspect descriptions are helpful.
49 Storm Team Forecast: A couple cooler days on the way
Mostly cloudy skies for a while tonight, but more sunshine for Tuesday.
Alley still sinking
49 News gets answers for neighbors asking why nothing has been done to fix a sinking alley.
Sumner makes national list
A Topeka historical landmark at the center of the Brown versus Board case is now on a national list of endangered buildings. Sumner School made it on the National Trust for Historic Preservation's eleven most endangered historic places.
Job market looks promising for new grads
Find out how much employers plan to boost their hiring of college graduates.
Football Jayhawks score a lucky 13 ranking
Find out what publication has issued their pre-season rankings.
Deadly stretch of road has neighbors speaking out
Neighbors tell us there are many accidents on this road and worry it's only getting worse.
In GI Bill reform, Congress asks for more money for veterans' education
It's a shot in the arm for the bill that sends soldiers to college. Where the bill is in Congress and what it means to veterans wanting a degree. Plus, read, in detail, the provisions of the GI Bill.
Wichita boy earns spot in geography bee
An 11-year-old Wichita resident is advancing to the National Geographic Bee in Washington D.C. He will be among the youngest competitors. What's at stake in this competition.
Sebelius vetoes bill requiring a photo ID to vote
What the governor opposed about the voter ID legislation. Plus, what measures she signed into law.
One small example of toll China's quake takes on family
The mission in China has turned from rescue to recovery. How the biggest concern is getting people back on their feet especially the children.
Fort Riley brigade slated for Iraq
Fort Riley announced its next deployment of troops to Iraq today. Find out how many Fort Riley soldiers are already fighting overseas. Plus, how you can honor your soldier on the air and online.
Sen. Kennedy recovers in hospital, awaits test results
Sen. Edward Kennedy is undergoing further evaluation at a Boston hospital, two days after the 76-year-old Democrat suffered a seizure.
KU grads remember "awesome" years on the Hill
Students were nostalgic as they saw their classmates and professors for what could be the very last time. What one student says about the graduation tradition of walking through the Campanile.
Crews work to put out Everglades National Park fire, others
This could be a smoky day across parts of Florida, where dozens of wildfires are still burning, including one at a national park. No structures are in danger. What the main threat is to humans.
Another record high at the pump
The pain of filling up the tank isn't going away. How fast and how high the fuel prices have increased. Plus, where you can find the cheapest gas in town!
China begins mourning earthquake victims
China's government announced estimated death toll from last week's earthquake.
Hope mounts for Obama, unravels for Clinton
Clinton says it's not over 'til it's over
The Democratic presidential race slogs on with two more primaries Tuesday. Hillary Clinton is counting on them and ABC's Clayton Sandell explains how Barack Obama has moved on.
Slain Northern Illinois University honored at commencement
Thousands of students at Northern Illinois University prepared to graduate Saturday, three months after a deadly shooting on campus. Families of the students who were gunned down stood solemnly as they accepted their students' degrees posthumously.
Jayhawks' season comes to abrupt end thanks to Wildcats
Kansas State topped Kansas Sunday, 11-10, in game that came down to the ninth inning.
Guillen, Greinke lead Royals past Marlins
The Kansas City Royals rattled off five straight wins and last night they were going for the longest win streak in five years. And, they did it!
K-State Ag Today suggests Kansas soil needs windbreaks
Since the days of the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl, Kansas farmers and ranchers have planted rows of trees to reduce wind erosion. It's still a problem today. Learn how much topsoil Kansas is losing per year.
Child dies in rollover accident
What happened that caused the car to go out of control. Plus, where exactly the accident happened.
49 Storm Team Forecast: Warmth carries over into workweek
A stellar weekend continues for your Monday with the warmest temperatures yet this spring. 85 degrees and sunny today. When the next chance of severe weather comes.
Don't be fooled by "my dog won't bite"
How you can help prevent dog bites. Plus, how many U.S. Postal Service employees have been attacked by dogs.