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49 Storm Team Forecast: Hotter weather returning
Enjoy the lower humidity while it lasts, another heat wave is on the way.
Leotards stolen from local gym again
One gymnastics center is once again the victim of an odd crime.
K-State professor explains state budget
State leaders approved Governor Mark Parkinson's request to use $700 million from the state reserve funds to help pay July's bills, which is the largest amount the state has ever issued itself. 49 News Manhattan Bureau Reporter Lindsey Elliott spoke with a K-State Professor who explains why the state needs so much money and where the money is coming from.
Plan to fix up abandoned Topeka buildings in the works
For years 49 news has been bringing you stories of houses from hell: Deteriorating structures that, in many cases, were abandoned by the owners. In the past, the city has not been able to keep up with the number that needed to be condemned and demolished. But now, the city has a plan to fix up foreclosed homes and abandoned lots.
Fire Chief Howard Giles resigns
Controversial Topeka fire chief submitted resignation to the city manager Monday.
Oread hotel on schedule for debut in February
The view from up here, some 90 feet above street level, affords Casey Stewart some perspective that few others get a chance to enjoy.
Former KU coach Jack Mitchell dies
Former Kansas University football coach Jack Mitchell has died in Sun City, Ariz., the Journal-World has learned.
County approves 5 year roads and bridges plan
Monday morning Shawnee County Commissioners took action on the county's 5 year public works plan.
Proposed cap-and-trade legislation would mean bigger rate hikes for northern Kansas Westar customers
Unless changes are made, a proposed cap-and-trade system would mean coal-dependent northern Kansas utility customers, like those in Lawrence, would face higher rate increases than their nuclear-power using neighbors to the south.
Engineering their future: KU camp works to attract girls to science field
Summer camp is supposed to be self-discovery on some far away lakeside location while bunking with new friends and telling ghost stories.
That's a wrap
Challenging circuit race ends 3-day Tour of Lawrence
The Tour of Lawrence came to a close Sunday with the Kansas University Campus Circuit Race, but the final race of the three-day event was no easy ride.
KU gym tapping users for energy
The University of Kansas plans to tap student workouts for alternate energy.
Kansas leaders approve $700M in internal borrowing
Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson has permission for $700 million of internal borrowing to head off a government cash crunch.
49 Movie Review: Public Enemies
John Dillinger was complex, bold, efficient and when necessary very violent and all of those traits are brought to the forefront in the new film "Public Enemies" from director Michael Mann that plays out as both a terrific film and history lesson.
Kansas survey finds residents rate traffic flow OK
A Kansas Department of Transportation survey finds residents in five large northeast Kansas counties believe maintenance of current roads in the cities and traffic flow on major roads should be the state's top focus.
State Budget Watch: Tuition disparities put into context
On June 25, Kansas higher education officials approved tuition increases at all regents universities, including a 6 percent increase at Kansas University for many students, and a 7 percent increase on the four-year compact for incoming freshmen.
Commuter Forecast for July 6, 2009
Prepare for some fine morning weather on the commute, but watch out for slight delays on Highway 24 from Lawrence to Topeka.
49 Storm Team Forecast: Nice weather before triple-digit swelter boils back up
Just how long Northeast Kansas has before it feels well above 100°F again.