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Person of interest in Kansas teen's death taken into custody

The person of interest in the case of a Great Bend teen's death has been located.

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Two children killed in Jefferson County accident

Crash victims identified

Both of the fatalities are children; Kansas Highway Patrol troopers are investigating the cause of the crash.

Search suspended after report of possible missing child

Authorities have suspended their search after a woman reported a possible missing child in the Clarion Woods area.

Junction City to host blues and barbeque festival

Event will be held beginning in September of 2011.

Storm with winds up to 80 mph leaves damage across Northeast Kansas

A fast-moving storm in the northwestern part of the 49 News viewing area left wind damage in Marshall County as it moved east.

Severe storm pounds Topeka and surrounding areas

Winds of up to 83 miles an hour in Topeka and 75 miles an hour in Osage City reported late Sunday night.

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Standoff in Blue Rapids ends peacefully

Around 7 a.m. Tuesday, police ended a standoff with murder suspect Steven Macomber in Blue Rapids.

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Former Kansas Attorney General's hearing postponed

Former Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline's disciplinary hearing has been postponed until November 15.

Former state employee pleads guilty to sex crimes involving children

Timothy Lee Floyd plead guilty to more than two dozen sex crimes in Shawnee County Court on Tuesday.

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Local charity hosts tour of homes

A historic Topeka home and a new, energy-efficient home are both opening up to benefit ERC.

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