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More than $100,000 laying around Treasurer's office
Do you have unclaimed money in the treasurer's office?
Elton John, Billy Joel Sprint Center show rescheduled
The Elton John & Billy Joel Face 2 Face concert scheduled for December 1 at Sprint Center has been rescheduled for Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
Family of house fire victim speaks about the accident
Kevin Howard is the victim's son-in-law and was the first to arrive on the scene and assisted in the rescue.
Hazel Hill hosts tweetup
Topeka Tweeters got the chance to step away from their computer screens for a sweet meeting.
Rossville kicks off fundraiser for park improvement
The residents of Rossville gathered tonight to kick off an initiative to improve the town's park.
Washburn wins 73-50 over St. Mary
Washburn moves to 2-0 on the season.
Jayhawks sharp in 94-44 rout over Central Arkansas
Tyrel Reed hit four 3-pointers for 12 points and No. 1 Kansas scored 23 straight points in the first half to overwhelm Central Arkansas 94-44 Thursday night.
49 Storm Team Forecast: Dense fog again
A DENSE FOG ADVISORY is in effect until 9 a.m. for Republic, Washington, Marshall, Nemaha, Brown, Cloud, Clay, Riley, Pottawatomie and Jackson counties this morning.
Social Securtiy administrators join KTKA for live webchat
Changes are coming to Social Security next year and local administrators are trying to get the word out.
No shortage of H1N1 vaccine at double clinics Thursday
There was no shortage of people wanting the H1N1 vaccine today.
Meteorologists visit in the community
49 News Meteorologists were out in the community this week teaching about weather and showing people around the Stormtracker.
KU students reject university’s proposed new alcohol policy
A panel of Kansas University students has rejected a proposed policy change that would have allowed senior housing staff to enter rooms upon suspicion of a housing violation.
Mangino denies validity of former player allegations
Kansas University football coach Mark Mangino responded Thursday to allegations that he has made a habit of verbally abusing players during his eight-year tenure in Lawrence.
Kan. audit: Teachers' hall lost $251K in 3 years
An audit in Kansas shows that the National Teachers Hall of Fame lost nearly $251,000 from 2006 through 2008.
JEDO makes big announcement in meeting
The old Payless distribution center will have a new tenant.JE
49 News Gingerbread Village goes up for auction
Thursday kicks off the viewing and silent auction of the Gingerbread Homes for the Holidays.
Midnight showing of Twilight: New Moon SOLD OUT
The hit sequel to Twilight opens in theatres Thursday night, but if you want to see "New Moon" in Topeka, you may be out of luck.
Washburn VB advances to semis of South Central Regional
The Washburn lady Blues dropped their first set but rebounded to win 3-1 to advance in the South Central Regional.
Topeka Police acknowledge two officers who saved woman from fire
Cpl. Chris Sturgeon and Officer Trent Ginn were recognized Thursday for rescuing a 64-year-old victim from her burning house.
49 News anchor "jailed" for MDA
49 News Anchor Marshanna Hester was put behind bars for doing good for the community.
Family of missing Horton woman offers reward
The family of Patricia Kimmi is offering a reward for information about the missing Horton woman.
$112,000 in checks sitting around Treasurer's office
About a dozen checks totaling more than $112,000 have been found laying around Shawnee County Treasurer Larry Wilson's office.
Economy not hurting TPAC ticket sales
A few years ago Topeka Performing Arts Center struggled with budget problems, but now the Executive Director says the sluggish economy is helping TPAC. 49 News Community Reporter Jessica Drew explains how TPAC is surviving.
Regents OK $25.6 million in conservation projects
The Kansas Board of Regents on Thursday approved a contract to implement $25.6 million worth of conservation projects.
Quit kits offered to smokers
Smokers wanting to quit are getting a helping hand.
Major road project in Topeka begins winter shutdown
A major road project in Topeka is stopping and reopening all lanes.
Lawrence man charged in hit-and-run accident that killed bicyclist
Charges were filed today against a Lawrence man accused in an Oct. 16 hit-and-run accident that resulted in the death of a bicyclist.
KSU audit: Wefald did not adequately supervise Krause
K-State President Kirk Schulz says Wefald invested too much power in Bob Krause and presented the Kansas Board of Regents with ways the university is responding to the audit.
Life Sciences building named after Hemenway
The Life Sciences Innovation Center at the Kansas University Medical Center will now be known as the Robert E. Hemenway Life Sciences Innovation Center, named after the former KU chancellor.
Police identifying body found in Chapman
The Dickinson County Sheriff says autopsy results on the man found dead outside of Chapman should be back sometime today.
49 Storm Team Forecast: Sunshine returns for everybody
After several gloomy, chilly days, everyone will see sunshine return today. How long you can expect the nice weather to last.
Tonganoxie child, 2, making remarkable recovery after traumatic accident
Since late September, Brooklyn has been at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., recovering from injuries she received when a 300-pound barn stall gate fell on her head.
Computer glitch affects air travel in U.S.
Air Travel Computer Glitch/Restored but "will be a mess all day"
Flight delays caused when a computer system in Atlanta that pilots in the United States use to file flight plans failed to work properly.
Turnpike bridge drops; blast successful
KU student pushes button that demolishes a portion of the Kansas Turnpike bridge
Jessica Sadler has been waiting for the old Kansas Turnpike Bridge over the Kansas River to come down for quite awhile, but she never imagined she’d play a pivotal role in making it happen.
Kansas State president set to give audit response
Kansas State University's new president is planning to spell out how the university plans to deal with issues raised by a state audit.