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49 News offers a podcast for each of our three broadcasts (Good Morning Kansas, 49 News at 6:00, and 49 News at 10:00) as well as a universal podcast that contains all broadcasts. We also offer a videocast of our latest videos.

49 News at 11:00

August 7, 2008

A sexual offender who escaped from A stolen van leads to a huge blaze in Southwest Topeka. The dangerous condition that led to the fire and why water wasn't enough to put it out. Plus, a human error and how it led to thousands of votes not being counted until the day after elections. We also bring you the tongue-in-cheek apology Stephen Colbert has for comments he made about one small Kansas town. Police said it would happen, and sure enough, the rising temperatures came with an increasing amount of home burglaries in the Capital City. Home break-ins are occurring all over the city, but particularly residents in Central Topeka need to look out for suspicious activity. How you can help prevent this crime. Plus, how you can see a 49 News staffer creamed in the face with a pie. In weather, a nice Friday, but will the pleasant weather hold through the weekend? Find out from Meteorologist Craig Gold.

Good Morning Kansas

August 7, 2008

If you voted in Shawnee County Tuesday, your vote may not have been counted until Wendesday. Why an error happened and what voters think of the mistake. A new round in the battle of Colbert versus Kansas. What he's saying now about the tiny town of Canton. Firefighters rush to extinguish a fire in Southwest Topeka. Why the fire took four hours to get under control. Why what you do every day could put you at risk for one particular crime in the Capital City. Learn why one Topeka senior citizen was tickled pink on her birthday. Learn where you can eat some grilled sirloin and corn on the cob for free. Why the fate of the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame could be in jeopardy. You may be hearing "bless you" a lot this season. Why experts are saying seasonal allergies may be growing worse and what you can do to protect yourself. In weather, say goodbye to humidity, and hello go good chances for a pleasant weekend. Get the weekend forecast and beyond throughout this episode.

49 News at 6:00

August 6, 2008

If you voted in Shawnee County yesterday, your vote may not have been counted until today. Learn the reason why and how it affects the results. Plus, comedian Stephen Colbert apologizes to a small Kansas town. Find out why he now has a new target. And, it's the worst fraud case of its kind ever uncovered. Learn how you'll find out if you're one of the forty million people who fell victim to hackers. Find out how long the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame has to vacate their current location in Wichita. Five Topekans were awarded today for improving their communities. A woman turning 90 today awoke to a big surprise. In weather, scattered thunderstorms tonight with a low around 67. It's the worst fraud case of its kind ever uncovered with more than forty million potential victims. China has taken tough steps to suppress protests during the summer Olympic games that begin Friday.

49 News at 10:00

August 5, 2008

Get a breakdown of the major primary races in the area and who got the votes. Find out what our Voice of the Voter panelists had to say about the end of the primary campaign, and the final push to the general election in November. Along with voters, we found people registering to vote today. The property taxes of those living in the Auburn-Washburn school district could be going up. K-State is warning people about a scam. Thanks to tips from the public, authorities are closer to finding the driver who killed a woman Saturday night. As foreclosures hit the nation hard, the trend is hitting close to home here in the Capital City. Chapman will be allowed to rebuild with basements after all. In weather Wednesday, mostly cloudy with a few scattered storms and another chance of storms by Wednesday night into early Thursday. No matter who you vote for, politicians encourage everyone to vote, including the homeless. See how Dave DeCandis does in this week's 49 Sports Challenge.

Offender Re-entry Topeka Roundtable

July 19, 2007

The Topeka Community Roundtable discussed mental health this week. Karla Biber and Ann Parrott-Anderson from the HOPE Connection at Valeo were the keynote speakers. Listen in as the roundtable discusses different levels of mental illness and the issue of homelessness. These two women travel around Topeka meeting homeless people. Learn why they say, for some people, homelessness is a preferred way of life.

The Capitol Report

University maintenance and health care

Scott Rothschild and Gena Terlizzi join Joel Mathis to discuss House Speaker Melvin Neufeld's proposal to charge local communities more for Regents university maintenance. Plus: What's going on in health care?

49 Sports Special

2006 Countdown to Kickoff

For the first time since 2003, the Wildcats are back in a Bowl Game and tonight face 16th-ranked Rutgers in the inaugural Texas Bowl. We've got a great show for you tonight, we'll talk to K-State players, coaches, we'll talk X's and O's and even bring in the legendary old ballcoach himself, Bill Snyder, later in the show. No matter what the outcome here tonight, it's a special year for first year Head Coach Ron Prince and the Cats. After being picked last by many college football experts during the pre-season, here's a look back at how the Kansas State Wildcats defied the odds.

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