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Group that helps reduce crime turns 1
A group that helps police reduce crime in Topeka is celebrating an important first year today. Find out how the Citizens Patrol Coalition's influence goes beyond its members.
Development company taking City to court
Find out why Brainstorm Development is upset with the city.
Disabled Kansans protest lack of new funding for programs
Find out what additional funding for Home and Community Based Services would help the disabled avoid.
News about veterans, both bad and good
One veteran is in trouble with the law, there's new hope to house homeless vets and the VA gets grilled over vet suicide attempts.
Collective Brands calls $305 million verdict "excessive"
Find out to whom Collective Brands must pay and why.
Kansas Legislature passes voter ID bill
Find out who is exempted from photo identification requirements.
Senate approves coal bill; House vote looms
Find out how the coal plant vote has come up again so quickly and how State Senators voted.
Geary County dispatchers need resident information
25 percent of area not registered for emergency system
Fires can burn down houses within minutes, but what if you were responsible for the delay? Junction City residents face this problem with a new 9-1-1 system. 49 News Reporter Annette Lawless traveled to Junction City to find out what the problem is and what the county is doing to help.
A really nice Teacher Appreciation Day
Learn what one Scott Magnet School teacher received for his hard work.
Rails being fixed between Topeka and KC
Find out how much Union Pacific is investing in the upgrade, by the numbers.
Arrow Trash gets back to work in Manhattan
After a month, the trash hauling service is making pick-ups again, but not in a trash truck.
Animal control officers prepared for dog attacks
Warmer weather not only brings out more people, but animals, too. 49 News Reporter Jessica Drew explains how animal control in Topeka is stepping up efforts to protect you from vicious dogs.
KU, K-State athletics penalized in NCAA academic progress report
Find out the penalties for KU football and K-State basketball.
Martin announces signing of Awaji, Herrera
Get the details on the backgrounds and stats of these two intended Wildcats.
Restaurant co-owner pleads guilty to hiring illegal aliens
Find out the potential punishment Santiago Palomino Hernandez could face.
Topeka shoppers fill Hy-Vee aisles for first time
The parking lot was packed this morning at Topeka's newest grocery store. What the building cost and how many jobs it created for Topeka.
State, local agencies to honor fallen law enforcement officers
49 News Anchor Gena Terlizzi speaks with Topeka Police Capt. Ron Brown and Kansas Law Enforcement Memorial Committee member Kenny Gorman about a special event to honor fallen law enforcement officers statewide.
Westboro Church members fail to post bonds in Maryland
A father of a fallen Marine was successful in his suit of the Westboro Baptist Church, but how successful will he be getting money out of them. Learn how much money the Baltimore judge says the church owes.
Suspect found in Lawrence hit-and-run death
Lawrence police say they've located the driver of a car that fled a fatal weekend crash and are preparing to turn their reports over to prosecutors.
Kansas high court limits grand jury's power in abortion case
Learn what's next for the grand jury investigation into Wichita abortion provider Dr. George Tiller. Plus, what right the Kansas Supreme Court upheld.
Bush leaves Kansas with a surprise kiss
President Bush was returning to McConnell Air Force Base late yesterday after his visit to Greensburg when one voice stood out in a crowd of 300 cheering well-wishers.
Critic: P.S., don't buy the DVD
Film Critic Keith Van Sickle says "P.S. I Love You" is easy-to-watch, but ultimately disappointing. Find out why he says viewers probably won't be surprised by anything they see.
K-State Ag Today: Corn prices has cattle industry looking to recoup costs
Could high feed prices drive cattle producers out of business? Probably not. That's if shoppers continue to buy beef. Why industry experts expect prices to go up.
Obama, Clinton expect close game in North Carolina, Indiana
Voters in North Carolina and Indiana go to the polls today. At stake are 187 delegates.
Kansas City church assists students, educators dealing with damaged school
Rising from the debris, a school in Kansas City damaged by high winds late last week will continue with classes.
Millions in aid come into cyclone-ravaged Myanmar
The death toll in Myanmar is practically unimaginable. The weekend cyclone killed at least 10,000 people and that number could rise. Up to a million people are likely homeless. Learn who will help with relief efforts.
Attempted murder charges await Sabetha man in cutting
The murder case of murder looms. The defendant waits a court appearance in his jail cell. Here's what investigators say went down in Manhattan Monday night.
49 Storm Team Forecast: Scattered storms, some severe tonight
A few afternoon "soakers" will be possible today. But, a round of stronger storms will impact us later this evening. Find out where.