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Washburn Rural beats Emporia soccer
The Washburn Rural boys soccer team has climbed to the top spot in the latest 6A rankings after starting the season 10-0. Monday night, the Jr. Blues were facing both Emporia and a strong wind.
Lawrence Firebirds take on Thunderbirds
Battle of the Birds in Lawrence as the Firebirds take in the Thunderbirds.
Top 5 Local Plays of the Week: Oct. 5, 2009
The Top 5 locals plays of the week - Monday, Oct. 5, 2009.
Washburn Ichabods 12 on poll
The Washburn Ichabods football team moved up to number 12 in the latest AFCA Division 2 coaches poll.
2 more Wildcats players of the week
Last week, Brandon Banks became the first Wildcat this season to pick up "Conference Player of the Week" honors. This week, two more Wildcats added their names to the award.
Washburn Rural loses streak at Centennial League
The Washburn Rural girls tennis team has won four straight Centennial League titles and at 8 a.m., the Jr. Blues began a quest to make it five straight.
Local milkman works to save family farm
A local entrepreneur who found a niche market that made his family farm profitable briefly is now in danger of losing it all. Shawnee County farmer Tim Iwig has a plan, but not much time.
Kansas winter wheat planting tops halfway mark
Dry weather over the past week sparked a flurry of winter wheat planting in Kansas.
State budget crisis makes it harder for Kansas school districts, teachers to come to agreement
One-fifth of districts still without finalized contracts
Teachers in one-fifth of Kansas school districts are working this year without new contracts even though school has been in session for weeks.
Fort Riley complex first in Army to help wounded warriors
Fort Riley will be the first post in the Army to have a complex devoted to healing wounded soldiers. 49 News Manhattan Bureau Reporter Lindsey Elliott spoke with soldiers who learned first-hand how the warrior transition battalion focuses on their recovery.
Toyota formally recalls 3.8 million vehicles
Toyota Motor Corp. is officially recalling 3.8 million vehicles in the United States to address problems with floor mats that could cause the gas pedal to get stuck and cause a crash.
Pet food program's cupboards run bare
Too much success at the Pet Food Pantry is causing some problems.
Brownback secures funding to begin NBAF
U.S. Senator Sam Brownback applauded the Agriculture Appropriations Conference Committee for including funding for Kansas State University to begin working on NBAF research.
Kan. inmate sentenced on firearm charge
A convicted murderer who escaped from a northeast Kansas prison in a dog crate has been sentenced to 10 years on a firearms charge.
Kan. doctor pleads guilty in painkiller charges
A Kansas doctor has pleaded guilty in federal court to writing prescriptions for a woman he never met.
Governor Parkinson names Topekans to promote the Kansas workforce
Governor appoints and reappoints Kansans to other boards and commissions
To facilitate employment opportunities and training programs available to Kansans, Governor Mark Parkinson has appointed Topekans Dr. Blake Flanders and Dianne Glass to the Kansas Works State Board.
Kansas prisons secretary responds to allegations
The secretary of the Kansas Department of Corrections responds to a newspaper investigation that suggests widespread instances of corrections officers exchanging sexual activity for contraband with female inmates.
49 Storm Team Forecast: Showers and Storms Overnight
Clouds continue to increase ahead of our next storm chance overnight tonight...
Shawnee Heights unveiling 2004 Bond Issue plaque
Shawnee Heights will unveil their 2004 Bond Issue plaque tonight just before the Board of Education meeting.
Family of God gives out cart loads of food to familes in need
The Family of God church is donating shopping carts of food to families in need.
Son of City Manager Bonaparte arrested
Topeka City Manager Norton Bonaparte's son was arrested Sunday night.
Complete county audit months away
The audit of Shawnee County's '08 finances may not be done until early 2010.
Jenkins: Congress far from agreement on health-care reform
U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins, R-Kan., on Monday reiterated her opposition to a government-run public option for health insurance.
Fire causes damage
Fire investigators say a Saturday morning fire was intentionally set.
KU couple name kids after football, basketball heroes
Two of the littlest Jayhawks fans in Lawrence have some big KU names to live up to.
Manhattan Discovery Center Director chosen
Manhattan picks director for Flint Hills Discovery Center.
Committee addresses alcohol abuse at KU
Kansas University is seeking input from students on how to address alcohol abuse on campus through a committee open to all students enrolled at KU.
Autism diet gives relief to some
Treatment links disorder to allergies
At one point in her son's seven-year life, Anna Latif wondered whether he would ever recognize her as his mother.
Pie eating contest takes center stage at fall festival
McEachron Elementary held their annual fall festival, and the fun couldn't begin without a good old fashioned pie eating contest.
Elementary schools celebrate fall
Elementary schools all over Topeka celebrated fall and held fundraisers.
Pet owners line up for donated food
521 pets can count on being fed thanks to Capital Area Animal Response Team.
Cemetery celebrates 150th anniversary
The Topeka Cemetery celebrated its 150th anniversary Saturday.
Topekans wait in line to make homes more efficient
The city of Topeka received $533,000 to help make homes more efficient. But residents have to qualify, and this weekend more than 100 people waited in line, hoping to make the cut.
Apple Festival brings history to life
In Old Prairie Town, community volunteers used apples to teach children about life in the old days. 49 News Reporter Lauren Seabrook explains how activities at the 30th annual Apple Festival brought history to life.
Bridal shop seized for back taxes will reopen for liquidation sale
An Emporia bridal shop seized for back taxes will re-open for a liquidation sale.
Sebelius to speak in KC at e-records conference
U.S. Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is coming to Kansas City to speak at a conference dedicated to moving patient records from paper to computers.
Kansas tourism conference set for mid-October
A three-day conference on Kansas tourism is scheduled to begin Oct. 18 in Overland Park.
Dem. meeting rife with talk about governor's race
Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson is expecting an announcement within weeks from a Democratic candidate willing to vie for his seat.
Newspaper: women's prison employees take liberties
A newspaper investigation has uncovered what it describes as a complex black market at the state women's prison in Topeka in which cash and sex are exchanged for contraband.
Another Kansas soldier dies in Afghanistan
A soldier from Manhattan is among the latest casualties in Afghanistan.
Analysis: New Kan. road plan already in trouble
A campaign for a new state transportation program already is in trouble.
Kansas State rickshaw shuttles tipsters
Need a late-night ride across Manhattan's Aggieville? Try a bicycle-pulled rickshaw.
49 Storm Team Forecast: Several changes this week
Showers will be possible to the west today, but the best rain chances will return later tonight.
Commuter Forecast for October 5, 2009
A dry commute combined with some minor road work should make for a decent commute Monday morning.