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Urish Center losing money during roundabout construction
Construction causing woes for businesses
Businesses are losing customers during roundabout construction, but that's not the only problem people who work at businesses at Urish Center are talking about.
ESU takes its fourth over Washburn and other softball results
Find out who Emporia State meets next and who Washburn will face in elimination.
Topeka sees some prep softball action
High school softball is wrapping up regular season play this week.
Candlelight vigil memorializes Ferrell Sanders
The 17-year-old was found dead one week ago in the yard near 24th and Minnesota.
Manhattan's economy down, officials aren't worried
Gas prices are up, the economy is down and Manhattan is seeing its worst economy in years. 49 News Manhattan Reporter Annette Lawless explains why city officials are not concerned and what consumers are doing to pinch their pennies.
MOTORIST ALERT: Street closing for sewer work
Find out what area to avoid on your travels around town this weekend.
49 Storm Team Forecast: Heavy rain, gusty winds late
Sunshine returns Friday afternoon, chance of rain again this weekend.
Honoring those who died on duty
They gave the ultimate sacrifice for our community. 49 Photojournalist Justin Schmidt shows us how Topeka stepped up today to remember officers killed in the line of duty.
How do you spell headache? R-O-U-N-D-A-B-O-U-T
Officers take drastic steps to tackle a traffic problem in one Topeka neighborhood. One intersection isn't just dangerous, it's also causing businesses to lose money and fire departments to respond slower in an emergency.
An angelic statue memorializes a lost student, son
Find out what habit the father of Michael Zapletal can't break until his son's body is found.
Touch a Truck draws curious tots and parents
Learn how some youngsters got up close and personal with some big vehicles.
Lady Blues tennis season comes to an end
Get all the win and loss information from Thursday's competition.
Perceptions of Crime: What you don't know about Topeka
Do you know where the most violent areas of Topeka are? A 49 News investigation reveals they may not be where you think. Find out where crime is and why even if it's not in your neighborhood, crime is your problem.
Uninvited passenger finds temporary home in pickup truck
A California man popped the hood of his truck and saw a pair of eyes looking back at him. What it was and why it's now costing the truck's owner big bucks.
Teen faces long recovery from self-piercing attempt
What scary and potentially fatal ailment the boy contracted after trying to pierce his lip by himself.
Sebelius offers mixed reaction to end of session
Governor likely to reject newest coal plant bill
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius' and lawmakers' priorities differed during this session. It was evident in Sebelius' grievances with lawmakers, which she made public today at a press conference. See a part of her speech and learn what initiatives moved forward and which ones hang in the balance.
Soldier's Afghanistan firefight caught on parents' answering machine
Most of us have done it. You have your cell phone in your pocket or purse and accidentally call someone. See the story of a soldier who did that during a firefight in Afghanistan.
Tonight attention turns to foster care
KVC's Open House is tonight. Learn more about the agency that makes a difference in the lives of children in this interview with Gina Meier-Hummel and Kyle Kessler.
Woman beaten, robbed in Topeka
A woman was digging inside her vehicle when two men grabbed her from behind, police say. They ran off with her purse and some other valuables. Find out how you can help solve this crime.
Are you an overeater? You may be able to blame hunger-enhancing hormone
Hungry? If you are, scientists have found overeating could be caused by a hormone produced in the stomach. What researchers found after studying the hormone.
Kansas-based MGP Ingredients reports 3Q loss
The company had higher sales, and analysts expect shares to go up. So, what was dragging profits down in the third quarter?
K-State Ag Today: Preparing ewes for breeding
Sheep producers that prefer to have lambs in the fall should start preparing for summer breeding. On this edition of K-State Ag Today, Jeff Wichman has advice for getting ewes in their best condition.
The next Bill Gates may be burgeoning in Little Rock
Parent supports 11-year-old son's job as school's IT guy
A little boy in Arkansas has a jump on the job market with an extraordinary skill. He's taken on the job as the IT guy at his elementary school, and he's only 11 years old. How he's protecting his fellow classmates.
Clinton keeps campaigning while some suggest she focus on exit strategy
Meanwhile, many super delegates say they'll remain undecided until June
The Democratic race for president is taking place behind closed doors today, as much as it is on the campaign trail. The talk and decision-making are over whether Hillary Clinton should stay in the race, and for how long? Learn what's next for the candidates.
Downtown Lawrence Inc. likely won't pay $6,400 bill
Wednesday we brought you news that KU's Athletics Department asked the city of Lawrence to pay $6,400 for the cost of cancelling its basketball banquet in lieu of a downtown parade and celebration at Allen Fieldhouse. Why Downtown Lawrence Inc. board president said no.
Doctor: Young child's skin problems usually easy, affordable to treat
Rashes and blemishes are usually harmless on a baby's skin. But, some can be harmful. How you can treat them.
49 Storm Team Forecast: Briefly beautiful
We'll get a welcomed, yet short break from the stormy weather today. When the next chance of storms rolls in.
Handcuffed suspect steals police cruiser
The police car has been recovered, and the man has been captured. What the man was being questioned for in the first place.