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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Dr. Patricia Petrinely from St. Francis visits with 49 News Anchor Natasha Trelfa, and explains her follicular fashion risk.
New online site lists businesses that employ legal workers
Finding qualified workers for some jobs can be tough. And it leads some companies to hire those who aren't legally in this country. But a new online company is devoted to helping businesses and you find legally documented workers. 49 News Reporter Natasha Trelfa sat down with the company's owner to talk about how this could give a major boost to companies who follow the rules.
Veteran officer says communication is key to a safe community
After 23 years of patrolling the streets with a cruiser, Officer Artie Gonzales decided to break down some barriers between himself and the community; he became a part of the Topeka Police Bike Unit.
Second body recovered from the Kansas River
After a day and a half of searching, rescue workers have pulled a second body from the Kansas River. It's believed to be the body of 30-year-old Richard Heyroth. He was a teacher at Shawnee Heights High School, who worked one-on-one with kids who needed extra help to improve their grades. The body was found on the south side of the Topeka Bridge, around 7:30 Tuesday morning, less than two days after Heyroth and another boater went missing in the river. Finding the body wasn't the only challenge. 49 News reporter Natasha Trelfa shows us what it took to bring the body out of the river.
Local church has mercy on McEachron Elementary parents' pocketbooks
School is just around the corner, so parents, it's time to break out the check book and go school supply shopping. 49 News reporter Natasha Trelfa shows us how a local church makes going back to school a little easier on parents' wallets.
Congress turns its attention to agriculture
Before congress goes to recess in August, law makers are making last minute pushes to crucial pieces of legislation. One bill receiving major attention from Congressman Jerry Moran is the 2007 Farm Bill.
Flippin' flapjacks and fightin' cancer
The town of St. Marys came together Sunday and flipped some flapjacks to help a friend battling cancer.
Old-west lover get a taste of the cowboy life
Nearly 500 people pulled on their boots and headed out to Old Prairie Town for the second annual National Day of the American Cowboy.
Food, fun and singing at Central Park
The Central Park Christian Church held its second annual Concert in the Park.
Shred-a-thon helps Topekans protect identities and bank accounts
Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the country. It happened to nearly 250 million Americans and 170 people in Topeka last year alone.
Life on the farm always dangerous, often deadly
It's one of the most dangerous professions in the country, killing more than a dozen Kansans this year alone. Kansas is well on it's way to surpassing the average yearly number of farm deaths in the state. 49 News reporter Natasha Trelfa traveled to Berryton to catch up with one local farmer, who gives us a look at what it takes to stay safe in the fields.
Forget cash: Trade and barter is the future of business
It's a $36 billion a year industry and it's one of the oldest forms of doing business in the world. 49 News Reporter Natasha Trelfa sat down with some business owners as they talked about the tricks of the trade when it comes to being a barter business.
Shawnee County Relay for Life holds make-up event
Natasha Trelfa visits with Sarah Elsen of the American Cancer Society. The Shawnee County Relay for Life is a huge deal every year, but unfortunately this year's event was cut short due to rain. Learn about a new event the society is hosting to make-up for it.
Tower accidents more common than realized
The high demand for climbers in a booming telecommunications industry is putting some fearless workers in danger.
U.S. pilot serving in Iraq reveals first-hand experiences
Changes after fall of Saddam have come fast for Iraqi civilians, he said
He left the desert and came home to cloudy, rainy Kansas, taking time to stop by the set of Good Morning Kansas. Air Force Lt. Col. Greg Zehner will be returning to Iraq after a little R&R. Learn how he has spent his time in Iraq and what threats Iraqi pilots face.
Losing an infant to a rare disease, parents want to help others
Trisomy 13 is a rare disease affecting about only 1 in 5,000 newborns. It often leaves children with fatal defects. 49 News Reporter Natasha Trelfa sat down with one family who lost their daughter to the condition.
Seneca officials racing to be ready for school year
A big boost Wednesday in Seneca, where months ago a fire destroyed the grade school. 49 News reporter Natasha Trelfa traveled to Seneca and explains how crews are working to make sure kids can hit the books in August.
Knowing the risks and symptoms of pre-term labor
49's Natasha Trelfa talks about pre-term labor with Dr. Cathy Dahl, an ostetrician-gynecologist with St. Francis
Wakarusa residents happy to have their town back
49 News reporter Natasha Trelfa traveled to Wakarusa Wednesday, one of the areas hardest hit by the May floods, to catch up with residents as they celebrate more than just our nation's independence.
Camp Hope provides young cancer survivors summer fun
The American Cancer Society is kicking off its 25th annual Camp Hope in Salina. The camp is for children who have or have had cancer and gives kids a place to be around friends. 49 News Reporter Natasha Trelfa shows you all the fun.
Coke finds Topeka "the real thing"
An American Classic is refreshing the Capital City. Coca-Cola opened its new sales and distribution center Thursday afternoon. 49 News reporter Natasha Trelfa shows us how the soda giant will help quench the thirst for jobs in Topeka.
Students won't go hungry in the summer
Even during the summer months, the 501 school district cares that its students are fed. This year they are serving more summer meals than ever before.
Manhattan Parade of Homes features 36 houses in five cities
Looking for the perfect house? Check out the annual Manhattan Parade of Homes.
Minnesota man charged with murdering his daughter receives his sentence
Sentence comes down on man accused of scalding his daughter to death.
Topeka Zoo director shares a scaly friend with Natasha Trelfa
The Topeka Zoo brought in a scaly creature. Learn more about a new program that teaches children about interesting animals.
Group protests lenient judge who released convicted child rapist
A community comes together after a judge sentenced a child rapist to probation. A judge says Orlando Paul Cisneros should not go to jail for raping a 14-year-old girl. People in the community told 49 News reporter Natasha Trelfa, the judge let them down and now they want him to step down.
Annual President's Dinner fails to live up to last year's numbers
President Bush hosted the annual "President's Dinner" Wednesday night to raise support for GOP congressional candidates.
Astronauts aboard Atlantis experience spacewalks to make repairs
Two astronauts on the space shuttle Atlantis were hard at work Wednesday. Learn more about what these astronauts have been up to.
Manhattan murder investigation connects robbery with homicide
Victim, suspect were former roommates, police say
49 News is your source for up-to-date information on the murder of a 23-year-old Manhattan man. Learn what was taken in the robbery and what charges the suspect will face.
Centralia teen dies in auto accident on K-63
No one was wearing their seat belt when the car flew off the road in Pottawatomie County.
Topeka's the place to be for art lovers
More than 90 artists are in town for the 15th annual Mulvane Art Fair.
Camping, racing and hanging out at Heartland Park
Yes, it's that time of year again. Heartland Park Topeka is filling up fast as fans roll in for the 19th annual NHRA Summer Nationals. We caught up with the hard-core campers as they set up shop long before the race tracks heat up.
Why a boat dumped on the side of the road in Topeka is still making waves
It's become a sea of weeds, trees and trash for one southeast Topeka neighborhood. It's story we first brought you last week. People living here...near Chandler and Vine are making waves with the city...after everything from beer bottles to a boat have ended up on the side of their streets.
City gives Topeka property owner deadline to remove junked boat
The wooded areas near Chandler and Vine are becoming a sea of trouble for neighbors. 49 News' Natasha Trelfa follows up on a story you saw first on 49 News at 6 May 24.
Police say you'll "strike out" if bringing booze to ball games
It's not a new law, but officers are stepping up their game on keeping alcohol out of public places where city ordinances say it's not allowed.
49 News wishes you a safe and happy Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a time to honor the men and women past and present who have held steadfast in their duty to protect and serve our country, as well as a time to truly enjoy the freedoms these veterans have secured for us. This Memorial Day, there are several ways that you and your family can relax and have fun, all the while honoring our heroes.
Topeka spa about more than skin-deep beauty
Instead of whipping up beauty treatments, Rachel's workers are whipping up funds to help Wakarusa flood victims get back on their feet.
'Weed and Seed' replaces crime with barbeque
Good food, good friends, and good times were the idea of Sunday afternoon's BBQ in the Park
Family Fun Day raises awareness for disabled children
This was the largest Family Fun Day ever for TARC.
Kaw Valley Gun Club rasing funds for Greensburg memorial
The Kaw Valley Gun Club is holding a benefit shoot for victims of the Greensburg tornadoes.
Kids and kids-at-heart supported troops at Kansas Armed Forces Day
There was certainly no lack of patriotism in the capital city Saturday as people from all over Northeast Kansas headed out to Heartland Park to help celebrate the third-annual Kansas Armed Forces Day.
Harley-Davidson brings Disabled American Veterans mobile office to Topeka
A lot of veterans don't realize the benefits and compensation they may be entitled to.
Misinformation, non-negotiable issues plague land development
As neighbors push to discourage retail development near 34th and Fairlawn, the School Board rethinks it's decision to oppose the building.
Disagreement divides developers and residents
Neighbors square off against a developer as plans to build up the land where the Hillside community church used to stand start to take shape.
Family spends Mother's Day cleaning flood-damaged home
For one family, a Mother's Day gift helped to raise their spirits, even if there is still a long way to go before things return to normal.
People across country "Stamp Out Hunger"
Letters and bills weren't the only thing the post office workers were picking up Sunday.
Fishing derby brings kids of all ages to Lake Shawnee
There are still some prize fish to be found at Lake Shawnee
Volunteers running out of space for Greensburg donations
Finding the people willing to donate to the Greensburg tornado victims certainly isn't a problem. But figuring out just where to put donated goods: that's causing some trouble.
Good friendship survives even a tornado
It's day six of clean up in Greensburg. 49 News Reporter Natasha Trelfa spoke with residents there as they try to piece their lives back together.
American Red Cross fills vital need in Greensburg
They might have lost everything, but the residents of Greensburg will eat and drink, thanks to Topekans working with the Red Cross.
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