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Royals win third straight
The Kansas City Royals received another strong pitching performance from Robinson Tejeda.
Cassel's status still unknown
Matt Cassel may be unavailable in the Chiefs season opener with the Ravens.
US-24 bridge repair begins Thursday
Repair work to the Westbound US-24 bridge is scheduled to begin Thursday, Sept. 10 at 7 a.m.
Several girls attend safety forum
The search for the serial rapist in Manhattan and Lawrence continues. 49 News Manhattan Bureau Reporter Lindsey Elliott explains what police are saying about the investigation and how girls should protect themselves.
Kansas delegates respond to health care speech
Kansas delegates issued the following statement in response to President Barack Obama's health care address to Congress.
9-year-old celebrates birthday on 9-9-09
For one little boy, September 9th of 2009 is a very special day.
White House releases excerpts from President Obama's speech on health care
The White House Wednesday afternoon released these excerpts from President Barack Obama's speech tonight on health care reform.
David's Bridal offering Madelynn's brides discount
After an Emporia bridal shop was seized and shut down for bad taxes, David's Bridal is offering brides affected some hope.
K-State plans to keep streak alive against Louisiana
Kansas State has never lost to the Louisiana Rajin' Cajuns and they'll try to keep that streak alive when they travel to Lafayette this weekend.
KU linebacker gears up to battle his brother
The Kansas Jayhawks will hit the road this weekend at UTEP and it's family reunion of sorts as two brothers will do battle.
Topeka West looks forward to second chance
Week two of the high school football season comes up this Friday. The Topeka West Chargers lost a 24-7 decision to Seaman in week one, but have an opportunity to show improvement and make a statement against Junction City this week.
Ichabods break multiple records in season opener
The Washburn Ichabods 2009 football season is off to a good start, no matter how you look at it.
SafetyBreaks! tours classrooms
The state is working to make sure kids know how to stay safe when they're on the road.
Goodyear employees look over contract
Topeka Goodyear employees are meeting Wednesday night to vote on a tentative contract.
Man dies in tractor accident
A man was found dead under a tractor Wednesday afternoon.
KSU hosts safety forum
With the school year just kicking off, many students are watching their backs.
Woman on probation after pleading no contest to sex charges
A woman who pled no contest to sex charges with a child will serve probation.
Network problems for Cox customers
Phone and internet customers of Cox Communications may be experiencing problems Wednesday.
Fla. CFO pleads guilty in Kan. junk fax fraud case
The chief financial officer of a Florida company has pleaded guilty in Kansas in a blast fax scheme that brought in $6.5 million from business owners across the nation.
Local schools not making Adequate Yearly Progress
It's a list that no school wants to be on. The list of schools and districts NOT making Adequate Yearly Progress is out, and 19 schools from USD 501 are on the list. Here's a breakdown of the list and what educators say being on the list says - and doesn't say - about how well they're doing.
City of Topeka getting millions in stimulus money
Today the city manager announced that Topeka is receiving 5.6 million dollars in stimulus money.
Street repairs begin soon and some Topekans aren't happy about it
Some taxpayers aren't happy about paying for street and sidewalk repairs they won't use. 49 News Community Reporter Jessica Drew shows you two people who desperately hoped the sales tax increase would protect them from traffic, and why they're left disappointed.
Free car seat check scheduled Saturday
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, 3 out of every 4 child passenger seats are incorrectly installed. This has resulted in motor vehicle crashes being the leading cause of death for children ages 3 to 6 and 8 to 14 in 2007. To increase safety and knowledge of child passenger seat installation, Safe Kids Riley County is hosting a free car seat check.
Kansas reports 2nd swine flu-linked death
Health officials say a 6-year-old child from southeast Kansas has died from swine flu, the state's second death linked to the H1N1 virus.
Former CFO and wife sentenced
The former chief financial officer of Vektek Inc., and his wife have been sentenced to federal prison.
USDA and Zoo Officials meet
On Wednesday the United States Department of Agriculture met with the Topeka Zoo, following a report that raised concerns about four animals dying at the zoo in the past three years.
Rapist in string of attacks likely spying on women first, officials say at sexual assault forum
New details emerged Wednesday about a serial rapist whom law enforcement has connected to 13 attacks in Lawrence and Manhattan dating back to 2001.
Large reward offered for info leading to arrest
Police looking for man suspected of stealing cigarettes from Quick Stop
Police are looking for a man who they say broke into a Quick Stop at 3101 SW 29th.
Kansas businessman joins race for House
The race for the House seat from south-central Kansas being vacated by Republican Todd Tiahrt has become more crowded.
KU tests unmanned craft to study icy terrain
The University of Kansas has completed its first test flight of an unmanned craft designed to gather information on polar ice sheets.
Village West eyed for Wizards stadium
Developers say a proposal to build a new soccer stadium for the Kansas City Wizards and an office complex for Cerner could create 8,000 new jobs in Wyandotte County.
Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office looking for stolen paddle boat
The Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office is looking for information in the theft of a paddle boat.
501 School District doesn't make Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)
More than 87% of Kansas schools make AYP
The report is out, and most Kansas schools and districts made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), but the Topeka 501 School District is not on that list.
Cases prompt Kansas AG to promote 'safe haven' law
Several killings of newborns have prompted Kansas' attorney general to promote a state law granting immunity to parents who give up their infants.
Emporia police looking for suspect in shooting
Emporia police are looking for the suspect who shot a man several times.
Washburn University set to receive largest gift in history of University
Washburn University will announce the largest single gift in the history of the University on Thursday, September 9.
Governor requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for July storms
Governor Mark Parkinson is requesting a federal disaster declaration for six Kansas counties affected by storms.
Former HHS secretary to receive Dole prize
Donna Shalala, a former Health and Human Services Secretary under President Bill Clinton, will receive the 2009 Dole Leadership Prize.
Kansas to pay royalities to arts plate designer
The Kansas Arts Commission plans to pay royalties to the winner of its design contest for a new Kansas license plate honoring the arts.
Kansas to get about $25 million for water projects
About $25 million in federal stimulus funding has been allocated for water projects in Kansas, including more than $12 million for a water district in the southeast.
Wittig, Lake ask court to reconsider 3rd trial
The former top two executives of Westar Energy have asked an appeals court in Denver to reconsider putting them on trial for a third time.
Commuter forecast for September 9, 2009
You can expect the same delays on your morning commute you've been dealing with all week. There is rain in the forecast, with heavy rain possible, which could add to the length of the commute so give yourself some extra time and drive safely.
49 Storm Team Forecast: Rain likely today, some may be heavy
Rain will be likely today, with more chances into the weekend.