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Kelley Hunt defies odds with successful rhythm and blues career
Monday, Oct. 6, 2008
She was born in Emporia, now lives in Lawrence, and is one of Gov. Kathleen Sebelius' favorite performers. And, as 49 News Cathy Hamilton reports, her odds-beating career has taken her all over the world. Watch video.
Senior citizens spell their way to success
Friday, Oct. 3, 2008
Senior citizens from 22 counties gathered in Salina today to test their knowledge. Find out who could spell the best. Watch video.
Orders of racy seniors calendar up
Monday, Sept. 29, 2008
Find out the popularity of the story 49 News ran on Friday. Watch video.
Seniors gather to determine senior needs statewide
Monday, Sept. 29, 2008
Find out what ideas they'll be recommending to the Kansas Legislature. Watch video.
Sassy senior citizens wear smiles...and little else for a good cause
Friday, Sept. 26, 2008
Sales of a semi-nude calendar brought in $500 in just 45 minutes today. Pretty good for 12 models whose ages range from 59 to 86. Find out what caused the sassy models to bare it all. Watch video.
Retirement home residents worried about economy
Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008
The advice we keep hearing over and over in the financial sector is to sit tight. But what if you're already living off your assets because you're retired? 49 News Anchor Sophia Spencer visited a local nursing home to find out what they're doing to ease fears. Watch video.
Grandparents go to class for grandkids
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008
There are nearly 18,000 grandparents in Kansas who are raising their grandkids, and even more that become grandparents everyday. Now they're getting some help. Find out about the new program in Topeka Public Schools giving those second generation parents a helping hand. Watch video.
Portrait of American family evolves to include more and more elderly people
Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008
In many cases you hear children moving back in with their parents. But, the Census Bureau reports more adults are moving in with their children. Why parents are moving in and the problems that come with it. Watch video.
Preventing financial exploitation
Monday, Sept. 22, 2008
Financial exploitation of seniors can happen in a number of ways. Sometimes, it comes from within your own family. 49 News Anchor Ben Bauman shares tips from experts on preventing the loss of a senior's assets. Read story.
Scam alert for seniors
Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008
Find out how the scammers will try to fool you into releasing personal information. Read story.
NW Kansans take their turn on an Honor Flight
Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008
They served our country and now more than 100 Kansans are finally getting to see their memorial. It's part of a special all-expense paid trip honoring World War II veterans. Reporter Tracy Crocket was there as the Honor Flight took off for Washington DC. Watch video.
Living out a dream on horseback
Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008
For some people it's the food, for others it's the rides. But one woman had another reason to come all the way from California to the Kansas State Fair. Megan Strader explains why it's a dream that took more than 70 years to come true. Watch video.
Seniors turn to Cane Fu for direction on path to fitness, beyond
Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008
When it comes to aging, it's use it or lose it. As we get older, our bones shrink and we lose muscle mass, but there's an interesting way to reverse that trend. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta takes a closer look at why everybody loves "Cane Fu" fighting. Watch video.
Seniors in the workforce trending upward; tough economy cited
Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008
If you planned on retiring at a certain age, the current economic climate may force you to reconsider. You're just one click away from learning why. Watch video.
Gardner shares ways to make your flowers, landscape linger into the fall
Monday, Sept. 1, 2008
It may not be official according to the calendar, but fall is here in the garden. BoomerGirl.com's Cathy Hamilton explains how you can make your landscape come to life now and look even better next spring. Watch video.
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