Topekans head to Texas

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Volunteers from the Topeka Chapter of the American Red Cross will be on hand to help hurrican victims. Read story.

Truth Test 2: What to believe in a Slattery vs. Roberts ad

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

As the primary nears, political candidates step up the frequency and intensity of their political ads. Tonight, we break down the first political ad by Senate candidate Jim Slattery. Read story.

49 News sits down with Deputy City Manager Randy Speaker

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

He is responsible for cleaning-up rundown neighborhoods in Topeka and because of budget cuts, Deputy City Manager Randy Speaker has to do it with less money. Find out his vision for Topeka and what he says you need to do to make a cleaner Topeka. Read story.

Wichita provides backup as Topeka trucks get fixed

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Tonight, mechanics in Kansas City are trying to figure out what's wrong with one of three of Topeka fire’s broken trucks. 49 News Reporter Marshanna Hester explains who's come to Topeka's rescue. Read story.

Riley County community invited to participate in Relay for Life

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

49 News Anchor Gena Terlizzi chats with Relay for Life representatives Jerry and Belinda Snyder. They explain just how good your chance is of being diagnosed with cancer. Read story.

Man pleads guilty in Kansas teen's death

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Family and friends of Kelsey Smith received word today that they would not have to relive the horrifying events that lead to her death. The defendant in the case pleaded guilty. Learn why it came as a bit of a surprise. Read story.

YouTube video provides new evidence in vandalism case

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Police may be following some new leads after a video of a crime surfaced on the popular video-sharing Web site, YouTube.com. What the video showed and didn't show. Read story.

K-State Ag Today: How to ensure accuracy for soybean analysis

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Soybean growers still have time to conduct a plant analysis in their fields, but there’s little room for error when taking samples from soybean plants. K-State Ag Today’s Jeff Wichman shows us exactly how to take the perfect sample. Read story.

Crabgrass got you crabby?

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

What are a few options to rid yourself of these pesky plants? Read story.

Are the nation's trucks and buses "rolling time bombs?"

Advocate blames lobbyists for trend in commercial licenses given to fully disabled people

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

A new government study says more than half a million drivers of buses and tractor trailers on the nation's highways have health issues that meet the definition of full disability. The study identified more than a thousand drivers with vision, hearing and seizure disorders. Why this hasn't prevented them from getting a license. Read story.

Survey: 71 percent of households will spend less on back-to-school shopping

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

School is around the corner, and, as ABC's Jackie Hyland explains, school shopping will be a little different than last year. Why this is good news for the bottom line of some stores.
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