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49 Storm Team Forecast: A round of light snow possible

Just when we trade some of the cold for a bout of snow.

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Greenhouse gases to be better measured

The future of global climate change may soon become more clear

A state-of-the-art aircraft is flying around the globe as we speak. Meteorologist Alex Harrington looks into how scientists are using this craft to get a never-before-seen picture of how much greenhouse gases we are actually putting in air.

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Senate Ways and Means committee popular

Find out why it was the place to be Thursday morning at the Capitol.

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Kansas, Inc. may be out of business

Find out why its president says it's so important to keep around.

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Fast-food celebrity stresses healthy eating habits

Find out how Jared Fogle knows he's getting his message across to students.

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Schulz wants to build on strengths

One candidate wanting to be K-State's new president told how he plans to make the University even better by 2025.

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Cold temperatures keep people bundling up

Temperatures had people bundling up all day. 49 News Community Reporter Jessica Drew explains how city workers make it through the bitter cold, and what doctors say you need to watch out for.

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Biles to join Kansas Supreme Court in March

Find out why Biles will be seated on the right.

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Budget inconsistancies prompt investigation into former DA

Shawnee County Commissioners have questions about how Robert Hecht was paid while he was the District Attorney and whether he was overpaid. Find out Hecht's response.

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Former DA responds to questions raised by Commission

Robert Hecht explains his side of an issue raised by the Shawnee County Commission regarding inconsistencies within Hecht's budget while he was Shawnee County District Attorney.

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NBAF already creating jobs

Manhattan will be the site of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility, which researches animal diseases and bio-terrorism threats. The site won't be completed until 2015, but the Little Apple is already seeing job opportunities. 49 News Manhattan Bureau Reporter Lindsey Elliott explains what jobs will be available and how Manhattan will handle the increase.

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Sebelius issues first executive pardon

Find out who was pardoned, and why.

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Kansas AG: Telemarketing plan unconstitutional

The measure is from Senate Majority Leader Derek Schmidt, an Independence Republican.

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Sebelius picks state labor official as spokeswoman

Nicole Corcoran's replacement has a history of working within state government.

Forum set with finalist for KSU President

Forum set for the first of three finalists for K-State president.

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K-State researching fungus that could threaten crops

Learn what the fungus is and what areas it's already affecting.

Crime of the Week caught on surveillance

Police say suspects try to use stolen credit card, caught on surveillance

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Burglars caught in the act

Two burglars were caught in the act in Topeka.

49 Storm Team Forecast: Face-Numbing Cold Today!

Wind Chill Advisories continue across the northeast this morning...

Commuter forecast, January 15, 2008

No problems westbound or eastbound between Lawrence and Topeka. Roads look good from Topeka to both Manhattan and Eudora. We do have some fairly cold temperatures this morning, so give the car some extra time to warm up.