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Preparing to deliver a very special tree

Find out why Robin Dunn loves the tradition of her annual responsibility.

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Sisters of Charity celebrate 150 years

Find out how St. Francis Health Care and the sisters marked this special milestone.

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Family finally sleeps in 'Extreme' home

For the past week, we've told you how Extreme Makeover Home Edition built the Tutwiler family a new home. Now the family is back from vacation and one day after the big reveal, the Tutwilers spoke with 49 News Reporter Kendall Jones.

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Another happy homecoming for troops

Learn how many soldiers returned to their families today.

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Alert system has a few bugs

Find out why one person may receive an alert earlier than another.

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Get the smoke out, on "smokeout" day

Thursday, November 20, is the 33rd annual Great American Smokeout. 49 News Anchor Ben Bauman rounded up some freebies and good advice to help you quit.

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K-State band looking for funding answer

The K-State marching band faces an economic crisis. The band counts on student fees that could be eliminated. Learn why band members say it's worth the money to play on.

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A tool for your survival against Kansas disasters

Living in Kansas can make it difficult to get help quickly in a disaster. That's the word from Kansas Emergency Management today. 49 Meteorologist Alex Harrington found out what tool could be the key to your survival.

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Make your wishes known about organ donation

Being an organ donor is not as simple as saying so on your driver's license. Find out who really has the final say when it comes to your organ donation.

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Pets also victims of a bad economy

The economy is slipping and people are cutting back as much as they can. But for pet owners, it's a mixed bag. 49 News Reporter Jesse Fray found out some are skipping checkups for their pets, while others are putting pets before themselves.

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49 Storm Team Forecast: It was nice while it lasted...

Very nice weather today, but colder air is moving south during the night.

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Organization offers Christmas holiday dinner for $27

Find out the benefits of going through Share Colorado to get your Christmas feast staples.

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Heartland Visioning ready to start change

It's finally done. It took more than seven months of planning, but the vision to make the Capital City a better place to live is finally clear. And after some revisions-- today, Heartland Visioning released its final strategic plan for Shawnee County. Just 13 hours from now, a committee will reveal its very first priorities as they get to work on the project. 49 News Reporter Marshanna Hester explains why some still have their doubts about the visioning plan and what they want to see changed.

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Slumberland

For furniture to suit any room in your home.

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Sun Resorts

With two locations to serve you, Sun Resorts is the innovative, dynamic and fastest growing tanning salon in North America.

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His & Her Salon and Day Spa

Escape to a place where beauty and well-being converge, an oasis of calm serenity away from the madding crowd, a place with just the right blend of personal service and individual attention.

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Radio Shack Manhattan

Find them something extraordinary. Radio Shack has great gifts for every member of the family.

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Emporia Convention and Visitors Bureau

It's a great day in Emporia, founding city of Veterans Day and home of the All Veterans Tribute, located on Interstate 35 between Kansas City and Wichita.

Find unclaimed property

Right now the state has thousands of dollars in cash and property, and some of that could be yours. Here's how to find out.

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Kansas City, Kansas/Wyandotte County Convention and Visitors Bureau

Welcome to Kansas City, Kansas and Wyandotte County the hottest tourist destination in the Midwest.

49 Storm Team Forecast: A Brief Surge of Warmth

If you've been dying to get a round of golf in, today's the day to do it before it gets chilly again!!!!