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Stolen cars in Topeka

What's the most stolen car

Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008

How police are taking a new approach to car thefts. Read story.

Wanamaker construction worries many drivers

Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008

One of the busiest roads in Topeka will be more congested starting tomorrow. Read story.

National Grandparents Day brings out a crowd

Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008

Grandparents are being recognized all over the nation today. Read story.

Indian culture somes to Topeka

Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008

Traditional food, henna painting, and bright colors filled the Big Gage Shelter house. Read story.

Smoking study shows smoking enhances other experiences

Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008

Researchers say it may not be the nicotine, but the activity of smoking while enjoying something else that fuels the addiction. 49 News Reporter Jessica Drew met some smokers today who say it takes more than experiences to get them to light up. Read story.

Man's best friend comes out to show off its skills

Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008

Where owners took their dogs to show off their skills? Read story.

49 Storm Team Forecast: Unsettled weather pattern to continue

Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008

Showery, cool weather has a firm grip on Northeast Kansas. Just when to expect the chance of thunderstorms to enter the picture. And when can we bring some dry, sunny weather into the picture? Read story.

Hurricane Ike currently has eyes set on New Orleans

Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008

Hurricane Ike continues to near Hati and the Bahamas as a strong Category 3 storm. Will he weaken? How strong could he be as he heads towards New Orleans? Read story.

City plans to tear up busy stretch of Wanamaker for public's safety

Friday, Sept. 5, 2008

Big changes are coming to Wanamaker Road. Why the city wants to build a median on a stretch of the road. Plus, where it will force traffic and where it will prevent traffic from going.
Read story.

Lawrence Firefighters extinguish fire near Iowa Street

Friday, Sept. 5, 2008

Lawrence Douglas County Fire and Medical battled a structure fire near Iowa Street. Find out what eyewitnesses report seeing. Read story.

KU whistle might blow again

Friday, Sept. 5, 2008

KU alumni ask campus officials to reconsider their decision to silence the whistle. Find out what the destiny of this old tradition could be. Read story.


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