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Centralia wins over St. Marys
On the 2A-1A scene, St. Marys and Centralia entered tonight's battle with identical 11-1 records. Two seasons ago, the Bears knocked out Centralia from the playoffs.
Preview: K-State at Nebraska
K-state will play at Nebraska tomorrow with a division title on the line.
RoadRunners win 8-2 over Springfield
The Topeka RoadRunners continued their four game home stand Friday.
ESU win at Tip-off Classic
Emporia State Lady Hornets hosted Eastern New Mexico as part of the ESU Tip-Off Classic.
K-State women win first game of the year
The Kansas State women were looking for their first win of the season against Washington State in Bramlage on Friday.
Hayden wins 35-21 over Buhler
At the end of the regular season, few would have predicted Hayden to be in the position they were tonight, but after winning their first two games in the playoffs, the Wildcats entered tonight just one game away from the 4A state championship game.
Why New Moon is making fans flock to the theater
The latest Twilight movie "New Moon" opens this weekend and the vampire love story has Hollywood salivating over what is expected to be a huge opening. ABC's Carla Wohl reports.
Matrot Castle hosts New Moon Premiere
Adult 'Twilighters' gathered in Matrot Castle Friday for a New Moon Premiere party.
Grandparents go back to elementary school
Students showed off their school to some special visitors today.
Students and families get early start on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving came early for some students and their parents.
MOTORIST ALERT: Avoid I-470 and Huntoon
A multiple car accident has tied up traffic at I-470 and Huntoon. Please avoid this area.
ESU paying to keep National Teacher's Hall of Fame open
The economy is taking its toll on the National Teacher's Hall of Fame in Emporia. Three years ago, it had to move to the Emporia State campus because of budget problems. 49 News Emporia Reporter Lauren Seabrook spoke with the ESU president about why the University now must pay to keep it going.
Former independent counsel praises Constitution in speech
System for investigating U.S. officials ‘was not sound,’ he says in interview
If Ken Starr could change the U.S. Constitution, he would eliminate the requirement that the president must be a natural-born citizen.
Sexual healing: Dennis Dailey coaches couples with tough love at his intimacy workshop
Dennis Dailey is a blunt man. The professor emeritus of social welfare at Kansas University might look the part of mild-mannered academic, but don't be fooled. His frank discussions about human sexuality while he was teaching at KU made him a political punching bag for state legislators — and even Bill O'Reilly — creating a national hullabaloo and earning him the nickname in some quarters as "The Pornographic Professor."
Police still looking for man in van; schools warning parents
Manhattan police are looking for a man who has been trying to lure kids into his van and now the schools are taking precautions. 49 News Manhattan Bureau Reporter Lindsey Elliott explains what parents should be on the lookout for and how schools are preparing students.
What to do in Topeka tonight
Plays and premiere parties are just a few of the things you can do in Topeka tonight.
Increased law enforcement out during Thanksgiving week
With Thanksgiving almost here, the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office and Topeka Police Department want to remind not to take a vacation from safety this season.
Gov. signs disaster declaration for recent storms
Governor Mark Parkinson signed a disaster declaration Friday for recent winter storms in 18 Kansas counties.
Topeka 501 school district giving teachers a reason to retire early
The Topeka 501 school board approved four incentives to get teachers to retire or resign early.
Prosecutors oppose new venue in Tiller slaying
Prosecutors are opposing a change of venue for the trial of the man who has publicly admitted killing Dr. George Tiller to save "unborn children."
Santa jumps on the social media bandsleigh
Now the jolly man in red can dash away responses to all with his new phone plan.
Person of interest sought in NE Thomas shooting
Topeka Police are seeking help locating a person of interest in a shooting in the 2000 block of NE Thomas.
Robbery occurred outside city limits, not in KU parking lot, police say
A Nov. 12 robbery that reportedly happened in a Kansas University parking lot actually happened in Douglas County, outside the city limits, KU police said Friday.
Kansas Board of Regents OKs contract to implement $25.6 million in conservation projects
Regents OK plan to implement $25.6M in conservation projects
If all goes according to plan, Kansas University is going to save some big bucks on utility costs.
Legislative education committee lobs pre-emptive strike against more budget cuts
A state committee on Friday sought to put the brakes on further cuts to education.
Lawrence man charged in hit-and-run accident that killed bicyclist
Charges were filed Thursday against a Lawrence man accused in an Oct. 16 hit-and-run accident that resulted in the death of a bicyclist.
49 Movie Review - Twilight: New Moon
Overall, I found "New Moon" to be entertaining, quick-moving and fun to watch.
49 Storm Team Forecast: Fog possible again tonight
More fog could form late tonight, but should burn off quickly through Saturday morning...
Tuition hikes coming to a university near you?
More taxes, or higher tuition at state universities, the governor is passing the buck to the legislature.
KU chancelor releases statement in defense of AD Perkins
Bernadette Gray-Little issued a statement to slow rumors that athletics director Lew Perkins was also under review at Kansas.
Christmas tree arrives at Governor's Mansion
Kansas First Family will decorate Christmas tree with own decorations.
Reward swells for missing Atchison woman
Anonymous donation brings reward to $50,000 in case of Patricia Kimmi
Shawnee Co. announces fifth H1N1 clinic
Clinic is Dec. 1 at Kansas Expocentre
Officials: State unemployment rate down
Labor report released today said seasonal jobs helped boost job numbers
Road work reduces Gage Blvd. to one lane
Crews are doing pavement overlay work
Topeka-area man dies from H1N1
Death of man, 75, brings number of Kansas deaths to 19.
49 Storm Team Forecast: Sunshine continues
Sunshine and mild temperatures continue again today. How long until you can expect gloomy weather to return.