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Suzuki scores 3 runs in Seattle's 7-6 win over KC
Ichiro Suzuki homered on the second pitch of the game then ended it with a great sliding catch as the Seattle Mariners outlasted Kansas City 7-6 on Tuesday night, snapping a five-game losing streak against the Royals.
Jaeger's jiu-jitsu instructor demonstrates choke hold; officer testifies about blood in apartment
A jiu-jitsu instructor testified on Tuesday that a kidnapping and aggravated battery defendant had participated in some of his classes and learned how to perform a choke hold.
Back to school shopping in a recession
It's the busiest shopping season of the year, second only to the holidays. Even so, back to school sales could disappoint retailers and parents. Reporter Alana Rocha looks at shoppers' plans to fill their carts in the middle of a recession.
Kansans weigh in on health care reform
Have your say, too
Congress' efforts to overhaul the nation's health care system have business owners, insurance providers, doctors and the average Joe sitting on pins and needles.
Sports Challenge: Nic goes to court
Nic Hoch is up against a Sunflower State Games champion in racquetball. Randy Walker challenges Nic Hoch to a game of 15.
Oz exhibts celebrates 70th anniversary
August 15th is the 70th anniversary of the Wizard of Oz and Topeka is celebrating.
Flyover state: Aerial photography book highlights Kansas geography
Rex Buchanan has spent a good portion of his life trekking around Kansas, looking at its geographic and geologic features. So when he first saw a new photo of the iconic Monument Rocks in Gove County, a place he'd been many times, it made him pause.
Topeka post office branch may close
The U.S. Postal service is looking to close or combine 700 post offices and a Topeka branch is on the list.
Westar picks Lawrence for 'smart grid'
Westar Energy is looking to the federal government to help finance a $40 million "smart grid" that would serve power customers in Lawrence and its immediate surroundings.
Kansans face increasing rhetoric over health insurance reform
As the debate over health reform reaches coffee shops and town hall meetings across the country, Kansans will face an onslaught of rhetoric.
Local dealerships optimistic U.S. Senate will keep Cash for Clunkers program alive
The delay by the U.S. Senate in allocating more money to the cash for clunkers program is keeping local car dealers on edge. 49 News Anchor Marshanna Hester spoke to some of those dealers and found out how the program is putting the pedal to the metal on car sales.
Increase in WIC food options plans to increase healthy families
Participants in a statewide nutrition are going to have an easier time finding healthy food choices.
Manhattan budgets for the future
Manhattan is finding that with growth also come challenges. 49 News Manhattan Bureau Reporter Lindsey Elliott explains how the growth is affecting next years budget.
Officials tout local farmers markets, urge Kansans to eat local
Officials Tuesday urged Kansans to buy from the ever-growing number of farmers markets in the state.
Riley County has lowest economic stress score in nation
Riley County is the most stress-free county in the nation for counties with 25,000 people or more.
KU's Sharp selected as candidate for Doak Walker Award
Kansas University running back Jake Sharp was selected as one of 45 preseason candidates for the 2009 Doak Walker Award, given each year to the nation's top running back.
Topeka citizens speak at council meeting
Tuesday night the Topeka city council heard from concerned citizens about the 2010 budget. 49 news reporter Gena Terlizzi explains why the meeting was over so quickly, and why one councilman says there's something people are missing.
Parkinson seeks agricultural disaster designation for seven counties
Governor Mark Parkinson sent a letter today to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack asking that he declare Bourbon, Chautauqua, Hamilton, Haskell, Meade, Montgomery and Stevens counties agricultural disaster areas for crop production losses due to severe weather between April 27 and July 8.
DHS responds to NBAF's safety in Kansas
The Department of Homeland Security is responding to a government report that says the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility isn't safe on mainland. Read the report here.
New campaign communicates growth strategy
Go Topeka is going online to share its strategy for growth in Topeka and Shawnee County.
Payment not issue for Ensign's dad in Kansas
The Kansas Lottery director says a $96,000 payment by U.S. Sen. John Ensign's parents to the senator's former mistress won't prevent state officials from forwarding Ensign's father's casino proposal to a review board this month.
Kan., Colo. ending Arkansas River case
The Kansas attorney general's office says Kansas and Colorado have moved to close a long-running lawsuit over the Arkansas River.
Kline moves his law license to inactive status
Former Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline's law license has changed from active to inactive status.
Kansas Wheat taps industry veteran for its top job
Kansas Wheat has named a 10-year industry veteran its new chief executive officer.
GOP lawmakers promise to fight Guantanamo plan
Sen. Pat Roberts of Kansas says he'll use every parliamentary maneuver at his disposal to prevent terrorism suspects from being sent to his state.
KC Wizards fire head coach
Peter Vermes to assume interim head coaching role through the end of season.
KC's DJ Jazzy Jeff investigation inconclusive
A city investigation could not determine the truth behind why a concert by hip-hop icon DJ Jazzy Jeff ended early in Kansas City.
Kansas court orders jail in illegal lawyering case
Kansas' highest court has ordered an indefinite jail term for a man accused of practicing law without a license.
Kline moves his law license to inactive status
Former Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline's law license has changed from active to inactive status.
Kansas launches redesigned mentoring Web site
The Kansas Mentors program has launched a redesigned Web site that state officials believe is more user-friendly.
Nebraska abortion provider plans Kansas clinic
A Nebraska abortion provider says he still plans to open his own late-term abortion practice in Kansas in the wake of Dr. George Tiller's shooting death.
Judge denies sanctions against clothing store
A federal judge has upheld a jury's verdict determining that a Lawrence business was illegally selling Jayhawk-themed T-shirts.
Commuter Forecast for August 4, 2009
Wet roads and isolated storms will greet commuters this Tuesday morning.
49 Storm Team Forecast: Storm chances continue...
After a stormy start to Tuesday, the rain chances continue.