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August 27, 2008
Posted Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008
Money for the arts is back in the budget. Find out what's being cut to give money to the Topeka Performing Arts Center. Plus, thieves are targeting beer kegs, but it's not the booze they're after. Learn how they hope to make money with stolen kegs. And, find out what police say a KU staff member was doing in this campus chemistry lab that had him arrested. A Topeka gymnastics teacher has been arrested in connection with a sexual assault at a gym. A theft has put some K-State students at risk for identity theft. Electric bills are at an all time high, and some people are having problems with meters being misread. Feeding children is a big challenge in one Kansas school. In weather, partly cloudy and muggy tonight with lows dropping into the upper 60s to lower 70s. the United Way says it needs your to help raise six million dollars for families in need. We've found an inexpensive way to have family fun, right in your own backyard.
August 26, 2008
Posted Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008
City workers are ready to fight for a pay raise. Learn why one local leader says the city's budget problems aren't the workers' fault. Plus, religion is playing a big role in politics this year. Find out why some Kansans want the two kept separate, and who feels they belong together. And a Kansas boy is being called a hero for saving his sister from a fire. Learn what his father says made the boy ready to be a hero. Plus, new housing stands where there were once abandoned trailer homes. Find out why you'll be seeing more of these popping up in Topeka. Officers no longer think three men had a plot to assassinate Barack Obama at the Democratic National Convention. In weather tonight, expect a few stray showers north of I-70 and west of Hwy. 75. Tanks, big guns and armored vehicles are ready to roll out, from Fort Riley to Iraq.
August 25, 2008
Posted Monday, Aug. 25, 2008
Police are looking for answers after two toddlers were found dead in a hot car. Learn the simple decision that could have led to finding the children earlier. Plus, find out why some Citizen's Bank customers had trouble getting money out of their account this weekend. And by now you've probably seen it, a debate coach's tirade caught on tape. Learn what he's saying after he was fired from Fort Hays State University, and the story from someone who was there. Plus, neighbors waiting to see two apartment buildings fixed are giving up hope. Find out why one neighbor says it's too late to save this building. The construction nightmare at 21st and Urish is getting a little easier for businesses in the area. One person is dead after a crash in Shawnee County. You now can see a vision of plans to improve Topeka. It's back to school for K-State students today. Governor Sebelius will have a prominent role at the Democratic National Convention tonight in Denver. In weather, mostly clear tonight and cool once again.
August 22, 2008
Posted Friday, Aug. 22, 2008
There's more buzz about Barack Obama's pick for a vice presidential candidate. Find out what Governor Kathleen Sebelius said today when we asked her about her chances on the ticket. Plus, a University debate coach is fired after he threw a tantrum at a debate tournament that was caught on tape. Learn who else will be paying for his actions. And a sick and disturbing crime left one Kansas family without their pet. Find out what happened to their cat, and what the family is asking for after its death. A Fort Riley soldier has been killed in Afghanistan. Find out why if the city cuts funding to the the Topeka Cemetary, it could cost them more in the future. A National Champion made an appearance in the Capital City this afternoon. Washburn University is getting some top nods for being one of the best colleges in America. In weather, a few storms will be possible tonight, but better chances will come over the weekend. Find out what you need in your garden soil to ensure moisture retention and good plant growth.
August 21, 2008
Posted Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008
Learn what one group says needs to happen to make Topeka a better place and why they say you should support it. Plus, a Topeka senior center is in trouble. Learn why some will have fewer trips to the grocery store and doctor's office. And, today Governor Sebelius helped kick off a high school competition, but vice presidential talk stole the show. Find out what happened when she was asked about Barack Obama's pick for a running mate. Police are trying to piece together just what happened that led to a Topeka toddler being hit by a car. You may be headed east instead of west to see K-State play next year. There is a winning PowerBall ticket worth $200,000 that was sold in Kansas. Most states don't recognize gay marriage, but now, Hallmark does. In weather tonight, partly cloudy skies with temperatures dropping into the upper 60s. Barack Obama has decided on a running mate, but he's not telling...yet.
August 20, 2008
Posted Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008
A car slammed into a Topeka building. Learn the simple mistake that led to a big mess. Plus, no funding from the city means no shows here at TPAC. Find out why the executive director says shutting down is not an option. Plus, learn about the unique service a new facility is going to offer for families with children in one Topeka area. Fort Riley wants to have a good relationship with its neighbors. So today, they put that in writing. A new facility at Fort Riley will help families dealing with deployments. Among the brass, the officials, and the dignitaries at Fort Riley for the community covenant signing ceremony, was one retired military man who's seen more than anyone else on hand. Topeka High School is all cleaned up and today students headed back to class. In weather tonight, scattered clouds tonight with a few showers developing throughout the area. The Director of one area library caught a bug today, and then ate it. Find out why.
August 19, 2008
Posted Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008
Nearly six feet and thousands of gallons of water floods a Topeka high school. Find out where it happened. Plus, a Kansas woman ordered peppers from a Texas company, but what she found was an identity theft nightmare. Learn who's responsible for mailing dozens of personal checks used as padding for the packaging. And, learn what happened when a pet owner took her dog to the groomers, and why it can happen to your pet. A staff member at a Topeka area school has been diagnosed with a probable case of viral meningitis. A Fort Riley soldier has been killed in Afghanistan. Opposition groups are beginning to line-up against a proposed bio-defense facility in northeast Kansas. A new tool is making it safer for motorcyclists on the road. A piece of history flew into Topeka today. In weather tonight, a bit more mild due to increasing low clouds with a low around 62 F. Tonight is the last night for 49 Sports Challenge for this season.
August 18, 2008
Posted Monday, Aug. 18, 2008
Energy bills are still hitting records for some. Find out how one woman changed her ways after getting a bill that was more than $500. Plus, danger at Forbes Field...Learn why employees are being told to stay out of this building. And a town destroyed by a tornado this summer starts school on schedule. Find out what it took to get students in Chapman very pumped for the first day of school. A Topeka man is in custody, accused of ramming a police cruiser. The weather is worsening in Southern Florida at this hour as Tropical Storm Fay closes in. In weather tonight, partly cloudy and cooler with temperatures dropping into the upper 50s. Homeowners listen up. The bright green lawn you keep during the summer could come at a price as experts are warning that we could be watering too much. The state's top cop is warning college students to protect themselves from credit card companies, scammers and even their own roommates. Some burglars are interested in more than just stealing things.
August 15, 2008
Posted Friday, Aug. 15, 2008
We've been investigating Houses from Hell for more than a year. Now, there's a change with who's in charge, and how he wants to improve Topeka. Plus, meet Topeka's new City Attorney. Learn why he says he's no stranger to serving the public. Plus, Topeka students get a chance at college. Find out who's helping them and what kind of kids are they targeting. Plus, high levels of carbon monoxide were found in this local apartment complex. Learn how many people were affected and what's to blame. One developer says his project is well on its way to completion and he says it was 49 News' story that helped get the project going again. Today marks one year since a 9 year-old Kansas boy was swept away by the Kansas River. There may be a few more furry friends around Topeka this weekend. The Fort Hays State Professor caught on tape mooning and screaming may be out of a job. In weather, expect a great weekend.
August 14, 2008
Posted Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008
Our 49 News Crime Tracker shows home invasions on the rise. But it won't cost you much to protect yourself. Learn how garden shears and a tape measure can keep you from becoming a victim. Plus, neighbors say one dangerous intersection is causing accidents. Find out what neighbors say is to blame for the danger. And there's new outrage over those extra baggage fees that some airlines charge. They're charging soldiers, too. Learn how much they're charging soldiers just to bring their military gear with them. And talk about a bad first day of school. Find out what happened when one little Kansas girl got on the wrong bus. One woman is recovering after she was kidnapped. The Kansas Energy Council wants you to slow down on highways, but they'll be taking your input on the idea first. Shawnee County wants more corrections officers for their juvenile detention center. It was a one-of-a-kind training session at the Kansas University Hospital as health care workers prepare for the unexpected. In weather tonight, partly cloudy skies this evening and part of tonight. A few scattered showers and storms are possible.
