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Investigation continues into missing Horton woman

Investigators are turning the area around a rural Sabetha home looking for signs of the missing Patricia Kimmi.

The Topeka Passion Play kicks off 16th year

Topeka Fairlawn Church of the Nazarene is spending hours getting ready for their annual Passion Play.

49 Storm Team Forecast: A much nicer day for Sunday

A few light snow showers may greet the eastern areas, but the second day of spring is looking much improved.

Topeka firefighters called to fire in Kansas Ave. home

The occupants of the house escaped harm, but the structure was badly damaged.

County says road complaints are up in Auburn Twp.

Complaints are up, and so is frustration over potholes in one community.

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Lawrence superintendent is waiting for process to play out in Topeka

Lawrence school board members, who already have approved $4.6 million in cuts for next school year, have said legislators must increase taxes to keep the board from having to cut deeper.

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Attorney for Lawrence man suspected in meth trafficking ring asks for client to be released on bond

A Shawnee County Sheriff’s officer says he witnessed a Lawrence man, accused in a methamphetamine trafficking ring, sell drugs on several occasions, according to court records.

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Community reaching out to ex-cons

Some people in Topeka want to make the city safer by helping ex-cons. 49 News Community Reporter Jessica Drew explains what helped one ex-offender succeed, and how a new program is trying to ensure safety in the neighborhoods.

Women join together to raise awareness about hunger

Area women joined in the fight against hunger by participating in a new initiative.

SE 7th closing for crane placement

SE 7th street between Kansas and Quincy is now closed to traffic for a large construction crane.

Construction begins on wind turbine at Topeka school

Construction has begun on the first wind turbine in Topeka city limits.

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Williamsport Township hires employees, addresses merger

Williamsport residents show up to voice concerns over board and a potential township merger with Auburn and Monmouth.

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Irish pride, Topeka pride

St. Patrick's Day is more than just beer googles, rainbows and wearing green.

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Kan. senators OK new rules for judicial contests

A Kansas Senate committee has endorsed a bill regulating campaigns in Kansas to oust or retain appellate court judges.

Prosecutor: Conclusion near in missing woman case

Investigators are continuing their search Thursday morning at the Nemaha County farm of a "person of interest" in the disappearance of a 58-year-old Horton woman.

Kansas House GOP budget to emerge

Kansas House Republicans are ready to share their blueprint for balancing the state's 2011 budget without raising taxes.

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