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Access restricted to four sex-related library books
The Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library board has voted to restrict access to four sex-related books. The move is being called censorship by some and an attempt to protect children by others.
49 DVD Review: To buy or to rent
Find out whether My Name Is Bruce, The Changling and Ware buyable or rentable.
Kansas universities see higher enrollment
Learn what kind of increase in student numbers was reported today.
Teachers meet, exchange ideas
Today, teachers from across Kansas gathered in Topeka. 49 News Education Reporter Justin Schimdt show us how the Kansas Exemplary Educators Network state conference gives teachers a chance to network and share ideas with other teachers.
Will she go or stay?
Will the governor take a new job? It's the question Kansans are asking tonight. There is new speculation tonight about whether Kathleen Sebelius will be nominated as Secretary of Health and Human Services. A headline from a thousand miles away has folks in Kansas talking.
49 Storm Team Forecast: A short-lived warm spell
Why you should not let Friday's warm weather get your hopes up for a warm weekend.
KU baseball hoping for more in 2009
In less than 24 hours, KU 's Ritch Price will begin his seventh season as the head coach of the baseball team. A year ago, his Jayhawks finished 9th in the Big 12 with a 9-and-18 record. The Drive's Kevin Romary shows us why this spring, KU is hoping for more.
Metal thefts decline
When the economy is bad, thefts usually increase, but 49 news Reporter Gena Terlizzi explains why, in one case, the opposite is happening.
K-State tradition hits a new high
Find out how far this year's KSU Proud project exceeded expectations.
Parkinson ready to step in
Learn the Lt. Governor's opinion of Kathleen Sebelius' qualifications to be Secretary of Health and Human Services.
K-State greets new president
K-State has announced their new president and the public had a chance to talk with him. 49 News Manhattan Bureau Reporter Lindsey Elliott went to the meet and greet to see what K-Staters think of the man soon to be in charge.
Kansas Senate passes docket fee increase bill
The Senate passes a bill allowing the Kansas Supreme Court to impose temporary increases in docket fees to offset budget cuts for the state's court system.
Senate advances minimum wage hike
The Kansas Senate Thursday advanced a measure that would raise the state minimum wage from $2.65 per hour
Police say bullet lodged in hair weave; woman OK
Other than having a bit of a headache, a Kansas City woman is uninjured after a bullet fired at her ended up tangled in her hair weave.
Library meeting on book challenge moved for crowd
The Topeka Shawnee County Library Board of Trustees has moved its regular meeting to a bigger room for a public hearing on a request to remove four books about sex.
Measure would limit Kansas gov's appointment power
A proposal to strip the governor of the power to fill vacancies in four statewide offices advances in the Kansas House.
Debate on Kansas coal bill delayed until next week
A debate in the Kansas House on a bill allowing two coal-fired power plants in southwest Kansas won't occur until at least next week.
Kansas officials to outline stimulus plans
State officials plan to announce Friday which highway projects will be financed with federal economic stimulus dollars.
Police need your help with putting a stop to graffiti
Police say graffiti isn't always looked upon with serious concern, but can cost businesses and homeowners a great deal money.
"Think Pink" tonight
If you're going to any Washburn basketball games tonight, don't be surprised if you see a lot of pink.
Dole gives $150,000 to KU for spinal cord research
Former Senator Robert Dole has given $150,000 to the University of Kansas Hospital and the KU Medical Center for spinal research.
627K new jobless claims; continuing claims near 5M
The number of unemployed workers receiving unemployment benefits jumped to an all-time high near 5 million
Commuter forecast, February 19, 2009
It'll be a chilly commute with temperatures in the upper-teens for much of the morning. Winds will be reasonable this morning.
49 Storm Team Forecast: Chilly winds finally die down
Why temperatures today will "feel" like what the mercury says.