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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.
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. Watch video.
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.
District Attorney seeks a life sentence to a convicted rapist
Friday, Sept. 5, 2008
After five hours of deliberation, jury finds defendant guilty. Find out what was one major difficulty of the case. Read story.
Deadline passes for Sumner School purchase
Friday, Sept. 5, 2008
September 5 is the deadline for one local group hoping to buy the building at the center of the historic Brown vs. Board of Education case. Watch video.
School notifies parents after female student calls out bus driver's behavior
Friday, Sept. 5, 2008
He liked her short shorts. That's what a Wichita school bus driver is accused of saying to a student. Tonight the driver is suspended. The girl is a student at Mayberry Middle school in Wichita. The school and bus company are now investigating. Watch video.
Hot air balloons all a glow at Lake Shawnee
Friday, Sept. 5, 2008
The Annual Huff 'n Puff event is filling the air at Lake Shawnee with beautiful colors. Watch video.
Manhattan propels forward with wind-driven energy alternative
Friday, Sept. 5, 2008
A new installation in Manhattan has changed the landscape in one neighborhood. How a new wind turbine is benefiting everyone. Watch video.
Printable tickets receive mixed reactions
Friday, Sept. 5, 2008
K-State has a new way to get into the game. 49 News Manhattan Bureau Reporter Lindsey Elliott finds out what it is and why some students disagree with it. Watch video.
K-State Ag Today: Understanding fluctuating grain prices
Friday, Sept. 5, 2008
Economists call it a “correction” when a quick change in price is inevitably followed by a return to previous levels. Are grain prices due for a correction? A Texas A&M ag institute director answers that. Watch video.
Day 4 of RNC features speech by Sen. Brownback
Friday, Sept. 5, 2008
The Kansas senator took the stage just minutes before Sen. John McCain, who won his party's nomination Thursday night. Why Sen. Sam Brownback, a once-presidential candidate, has thrown his support behind McCain. And, watch Brownback's entire speech inside. Watch video.
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