Crime ring busted in Riley County

Monday, July 21, 2008

Learn what was being stolen and for how long. Watch video.

Booming economy compensates for financial setbacks

Friday, July 18, 2008

The state's city and county highway funds are getting major cutbacks due to less money collected by gas tax. So why isn't Riley County feeling the pinch? Watch video.

Family gets creative with rebuilding after tornado

K-State preps for fall semester classes

Friday, July 18, 2008

Five weeks after the Manhattan tornado, some families are just starting to rebuild. 49 News Manhattan Reporter Annette Lawless finds out how families are rebuilding differently and what K-State's biggest concern is before classes start. Watch video.

Fort Riley Desert Training: Day 6

Battle-ready warriors stay on high alert

Friday, July 18, 2008

Little rest. Little luck shaving. I haven't changed my clothes in three days. Life as a soldier is anything but glamorous. During the final days of my assignment, I find out what difficulties the troops encounter on and off of patrol, and how rest is not something that comes easy, especially when dressed in "full battle rattle." Watch video.

New pool delayed by one year

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Find out what process was forgotten in the planning for a new Manhattan pool. Watch video.

Ft. Riley honors 153 of their fallen brethren

Thursday, July 17, 2008

153 fallen soldiers were recognized today for their sacrifice during the Operation Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. But one soldier received the highest honor. 49 News Reporter Annette Lawless traveled to Fort Riley to tell us the story of this soldier and the one courageous act that saved his platoon. Watch video.

Desert Training: Time flies when you're having to...wait

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Hurry up and wait, not an uncommon situation for anyone, so why would the Army be different? And, answering the observation that Kansas is anti-military. Read story.

Fort Riley Desert Training: Day 5

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Ben Bauman's journey through desert training continues. Read the blog he wrote when he was embedded with the 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division. Today, he learns a lesson in expecting the unexpected. Watch video.

Parachutist lands in band at Fort Riley ceremony

Thursday, July 17, 2008

An event dedicating Victory Park at Fort Riley took a turn for the worse this morning. Information is still coming into the 49 News room. Find out what happened. Read story.

Desert Training: Let the good times roll

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Videojournalists live for the action, and on this day, Justin was livin' large. Read story.

Fort Riley Desert Training: Day 4

Medics drill on how to respond to mass casualties on the battlefield

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Living on the edge of sleep deprivation and facing the unknown, Ben Bauman adjusts to a change of plans and a mass casualty exercise. How a drill for medics became a real emergency for one. Watch video.

City to move forward with $6 million pool expansion

Manhattan considers water park to replace 70-year-old facility

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

The Manhattan City Commission plans to revamp its largest community pool. But it could cost the city millions. 49 News Manhattan Reporter Annette Lawless hit the streets to see if residents were willing to pony up for the pool. Watch video.

Desert training: Waiting for the big boom

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

This blog was posted on May 28 at 9:24 p.m. That's 21.24 military time for those keeping track at home Read story.

Fort Riley Desert Training: Day 3

49 News' Ben Bauman makes it into battle, and the mess hall

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Powdered eggs, surprisingly realistic role players, Cordon and Search, and a a tepid shower make for a full day at FOB Seattle. Watch video.

Desert training: Who exactly is Mr. E?

Monday, July 14, 2008

Soft beds and fancy food are long gone, and even though the Army tries to make things comfortable, desert training has its drawbacks. Read story.