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49 News at 11:00

July 23, 2008

Topeka firefighters are battling with broken trucks. 49 News investigates how it impacts your safety and what the city is doing without them. Plus, what a world champion auctioneer says he loves most about his job. And, find out how 49 Sports Reporter Dave DeCandis fares in the splish-splash sports challenge. The post office is holding a school supply drive. Where you can drop off school supplies for needy children. 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 explains. One K-State stand-out is getting the star treatment. Why Jordy Nelson says being on his own trading card is a great spot to be. Plus, the weather will cooperate for those who want to be outside today, but Thursday is a different story. What the weather will likely do.

49 News at 10:00

July 22, 2008

Topeka firefighters are battling with broken trucks. We investigate how it impacts your safety and what the City is doing without them. Plus, neighbors speak out about tall weeds. Learn how one neighborhood is taking the matter into its own hands. And, autistic kids are offended by a radio talk show host's comments. Find out why some say his remarks hurt the effort to raise awareness for the disease. The Woodlands horse and dog track is closing. Millions of dollars are sitting, waiting for Kansans to claim it and some could belong to you. The Kansas Board of Regents wants the state's six universities to tighten their belts. School is just three weeks away and many Topeka area kids need school supplies. Constitution Hall of Topeka is now on the National Register of Historic Places. In weather Wednesday, hazy, very warm, and muggy with isolated thunderstorms. Get a taste of the life of a championship auctioneer. Tonight's Sports Challenge has Dave going wet and wild.

49 News at 6:00

July 22, 2008

A sudden problem for Topeka firefighters...broken fire trucks. We investigate how it impacts your safety and what the City is doing without them. Plus, thousands of Kansans are eligible for free money from the government. Find out who's helping them finally get it. Neighborhood leaders are gathering now, sharing their thoughts and concerns with 49 News about how to make Topeka better. Three children are accused of killing swans and geese at Emporia's Zoo. The Kansas Board of Regents wants the state's six universities to tighten their belts. School is just three weeks away, and many Topeka area kids need school supplies. Learn how you can still make the most of those "must drive" miles. Constitution Hall of Topeka is now on the National Register of Historic Places. In weather tonight, muggy with a few isolated thunderstorms. In sports, find out what was said at Media Day for KU and K-State today.

Good Morning Kansas

July 22, 2008

A Topeka grandmother is upset the city forces her to pay just to watch her grandkids swim. Why the city defends its pool policy and what she may do to show her disgust. The city wants more of your money. How much council members want to raise the sales tax and what the extra cash would be used for. Chances are you have already seen political ads for many of the candidates who are running for state and congressional seats. But can you believe all of the claims made in those ads? We decided to put those political ads to the truth test. We have the latest on the road to the White House. July is all about the heat, but not everyone uses air conditioning to cool off. The tricks some Topekans have up their sleeves to cope without AC. Learn how you can participate in a golf tournament that raises money for working adults who are getting their associate's degree from Friends University. Plus, the DVD "The X-Files: Revelation" comes out today. What Film Critic Keith Van Sickle thought of it. And, get a sneak peek at the weekend forecast. Your full forecast is found throughout this episode.

Offender Re-entry Topeka Roundtable

July 19, 2007

The Topeka Community Roundtable discussed mental health this week. Karla Biber and Ann Parrott-Anderson from the HOPE Connection at Valeo were the keynote speakers. Listen in as the roundtable discusses different levels of mental illness and the issue of homelessness. These two women travel around Topeka meeting homeless people. Learn why they say, for some people, homelessness is a preferred way of life.

The Capitol Report

University maintenance and health care

Scott Rothschild and Gena Terlizzi join Joel Mathis to discuss House Speaker Melvin Neufeld's proposal to charge local communities more for Regents university maintenance. Plus: What's going on in health care?

49 Sports Special

2006 Countdown to Kickoff

For the first time since 2003, the Wildcats are back in a Bowl Game and tonight face 16th-ranked Rutgers in the inaugural Texas Bowl. We've got a great show for you tonight, we'll talk to K-State players, coaches, we'll talk X's and O's and even bring in the legendary old ballcoach himself, Bill Snyder, later in the show. No matter what the outcome here tonight, it's a special year for first year Head Coach Ron Prince and the Cats. After being picked last by many college football experts during the pre-season, here's a look back at how the Kansas State Wildcats defied the odds.

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