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Heartland Visioning trying to improve Topeka's image

Heartland visioning is working to improve Topeka's image.

Inexpensive entertainment

If you're looking for some family fun this weekend, but don't want to spend much money then head on over to Council Grove. 49 News Manhattan Bureau Reporter Lindsey Elliott previews this weekend's Wah-Shun-Gah days and explains how your family can be entertained for under $15.

Question of ownership holds up expansion

A Shawnee County company's plans to expand are on hold. 49 news reporter Gena Terlizzi explains what the city and county have to work out- before Meier's Ready Mix can move forward.

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49 Storm Team Forecast: Storm chances return Friday

A muggy night before a weak front brings storm chances back for Friday.

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More 1A activities set to split

How volleyball, basketball and scholars bowl will be divided

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Drug trafficking network included Topeka

21 defendants are charged in Operation White Pistol.

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49 Movie Review - The Proposal

There is no new ground broke with "The Proposal" but you do get a very funny, quick paced romantic comedy that is immensely entertaining.

Road open at 33rd and Urish

Construction continues at 33rd and Urish, but now drivers can get through.

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Kansas Republican leaders backing Brownback for governor

In case there was any doubt, Kansas Republican Party leaders are backing U.S. Sen. Sam Brownback for governor.

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Agencies practice response in case of an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease

Kansas is preparing in case of a disaster. 49 News Reporter Jessica Drew explains what disaster officials practiced for, and why training for it is so important to Kansas.

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Mayor Bunten doing better, released from hospital

Bunten was hospitalized Tuesday night.

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Republic County records first confirmed case of swine flu

Republic County has confirmed its first case of swine flu.

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One dead in Emporia, suspect in custody

One person is dead and a suspect is in custody after a homicide in Emporia.

National Teachers Hall of Fame seeking support

The National Teachers Hall of Fame in Emporia is seeking financial help after three sponsors pulled their support.

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Main Street Live in Emporia: June 8th is a day always remembered in Emporia

49 Morning Meteorologist Alex Harrington shows us just why June 8th is not only known for the big EF-5 Topeka tornado of 1966; Emporia has a deadly history with this day, too.

Commuter Forecast for June 18, 2009

Today's commute will be a hot and muggy one. You may experience a slight delay leaving or entering Topeka with construction on the north side of town.

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49 Storm Team Forecast: Triple-digit 'feeling' heat to boil Northeast Kansas

Triple-digit "feeling" heat to boil up more severe storm chances in Northeast Kansas.