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No charges are being filed after a child was held at gunpoint

Friday, Oct. 10, 2008

A mother's son was held at gunpoint during a home invasion, and now the district attorney isn't filing charges. 49 News Reporter Jessica Drew explains why the suspect is walking free, and what effects this has on the family. Watch video.

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No charges are being filed after a child was held at gunpoint

Friday, Oct. 10, 2008

A mother's son was held at gunpoint during a home invasion, and now the district attorney isn't filing charges. 49 News Reporter Jessica Drew explains why the suspect is walking free, and what effects this has on the family. Watch video.

DUI death rekindles painful memories

Friday, Oct. 10, 2008

Last week, a drunk driver in Wichita ran down a mother and her daughter on their way to school. The deadly crash brought community members together. They want a state DUI task force and changes in state laws when it comes to drinking and driving. Learn just how big the small group's passion is. Watch video.

Bus shelter gets hit by vandalism

Friday, Oct. 10, 2008

Residents of Topeka's Historic Old Town aren't letting vandals prevent them from sprucing up their neighborhood. We spoke with one neighbor who is leading the charge and why he says the damage should be fixed immediately. Watch video.

Courts

Murder defendant awaits trail as jury is seated

Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008

Details of a gruesome murder in Manhattan will again be played out in court this week. Find out what's going in the case against Kevin Hernandez and what he's accused of doing. Read story.

Topeka man found guilty in May motel killing

Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008

Learn the details in the shooting death of Pamela McMaster. Read story.

Judge sentences Topeka man to 12 years for robbing McDonalds

Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008

Who helped the 54-year-old man pull off the crime. And what punishment his accomplice received. Read story.

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