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New phone books feature a familiar location

Find out the location, and where you can recycle old phone books. Read story.

High electricity bills shocking to some

It's the middle of the summer and high electricity bills are breaking some people's wallets. 49 News Reporter Marshanna Hester explains how much one woman's electric bill increased and what she'll have to do to pay it. Read story.

Topeka couple indicted on charge of embezzling $2.6 million

A Topeka businessman and his wife are accused of embezzling more than $2.6 million from an Emporia manufacturer. What prosecutors say they did with all that money. Plus, read a statement from the company. Read story.

Natural gas fire destroys van in West Topeka

Some motorists traveling on 21st Street west of Gage Boulevard had to find an alternate route this morning after a van caught fire. A criminal case has been opened after investigators realized the van had been stolen. Tap into this story to see amazing video of the fire. Watch video.

Hit-and-run lands two in jail

Find out who was charged in the injuring of a 13-year-old on a bicycle. Read story.

Human error to blame for more than 4,000 primary votes counted late

Outcome of Shawnee County primary elections not affected

Late Wednesday afternoon, Shawnee County Election Commissioner Elizabeth Ensley tried to explain what went wrong that led to votes not being counted on primary night. 49 News Reporter Marshanna Hester explains what happened. Watch video.

Post-primary notes of interest

Learn what recounts cost candidates and when campaign signs will be coming down. Watch video.

Tickled pink with a birthday surprise

Find out how one Topekan's daughter wished her mother a Happy 90th Birthday. Watch video.

Character champions named; nominees sought

Find out who was honored today and how you can submit your nomination for the next round of Champion of Character Awards. Watch video.

Election Commissioner: Polling mistake did not affect Shawnee County races

The Shawnee County Election Commissioner says a human error in 40 precincts did not change the outcomes of the races in Shawnee County. She apologized to the public for the error. Find out how the error was discovered. Watch video.

Motorist Alert: Small part of West 6th Street collapses

Motorists going to work this morning may come across an unscheduled detour. The westbound lanes of West 6th Street are closed. Find out exactly where the closure is inside. Watch video.

Man crashes stolen vehicle after short chase

A 19-year-old is behind bars after talking a driver into giving him a ride and then stealing his car. Just how quickly police were able to capture the suspect. Read story.

Being a hometown guy could bring a win

Find out which Democratic cahttp://www.ktka.com/admin/news/stories/26022/ndidate for the District Attorney's seat holds this opinion. Watch video.

Potential new face behind the DA's desk

It will be a certainty if the incumbent, Robert Hecht, loses to Eric Rucker. Watch video.

Voice of the Voter and the issues they're concerned about

KTKA-49 ABC has assembled a cross-section of registered voters from throughout the community. We call it The Voice of the Voter, and tonight we called them together to get their thoughts on the end of the primary campaign, and the final push to the general election in November. Watch video.

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