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.

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.

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.

United Way re-organizes strategy to reach $6 million goal in tough economy

Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008

$6 dollars, that's how much money the United Way says it needs to raise to help local families in need. But is it possible to reach that goal in this rough economy? 49 News Reporter Marshanna Hester explains the new fundraising strategy the United Way is using to achieve its goal. Watch video.

Westar rates to rise regardless of comments

Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008

Tonight, the Kansas Corporation Commission will hold its final public hearing on a proposed rate increase from Westar Energy. Find out why the rate increase is going to happen no matter what people say. Watch video.

Siren upgrades still in limbo

Kansan: "When you are saving lives, money isn't important"

Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008

It could take almost a million bucks to fix warning sirens that have failed in the past, but you won't find the money in the county's budget. What changes the Emergency Management director says need to happen and why the improvements won't just fix broken sirens. Watch video.

Motorist Alert: Numerous construction sites could mess up your commute

MacVicar and I-70, U.S. Highway 24 among roads under construction

Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008

Avoid traffic headaches by avoiding one stretch of MacVicar Avenue from I-70 south to 6th Street. U.S. Highway 24 is also under construction. What other area in the Capital City is also a potential traffic headache. Read story.

Topekans say no to Westar rate hike

Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008

The proposed rate hike is hitting hard at homes across Kansas. What issue specifically didn't set well with utility customers. Watch video.

Fall allergies hit Capital City

Sneezing and suffering way up

Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008

What can help you get through a tough season. Just how high the ragweed level is in the Capital City might surprise you. Watch video.