Blogs

49 News Blogs (short for "web logs") are digital journals written by members of the Topeka community and 49 ABC News staff. They provide a virtual soapbox for one to stand on when they have something to say, and they allow readers to respond via comments.

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I Heart Local Music

By Fally Afani Ruzik

An Interesting Night

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

It's not every day you come across one of these in Downtown Lawrence.

Television is the new movies

By Keith Miles

Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Television Is the New Movies makes some changes.

To Boston and Beyond

By Lisa Coble-Krings

Two marathons, one week

Monday, June 16, 2008

Two marathons and one week, and I'm really getting into this, even the bad stuff. What to do in a runner's crisis.

Tales from Pop Culture

By Rob Welcher

TNA U- Revisited

Friday, April 18, 2008

Have you ever wanted to get a taste of what promoting is really like? If so, then read up!

Congressional Briefing

By Lisa Coble-Krings

Roberts announces grants for math, science

Thursday, December 13, 2007

Here are today's headlines from the Kansas congressional delegation:

Military Matters

By Lisa Coble-Krings

Kansas Guard company dodges IEDs in Iraq

Monday, April 30, 2007

Here are recent headlines about the military in Kansas:

Statehouse Briefing

By Lisa Coble-Krings

Bill would require reporting of underage sex

Monday, April 30, 2007

Here are today's headlines from Kansas government:

Campaign Briefing

By Lisa Coble-Krings

Brownback talks presidency, Iraq, gay marriage on "This Week"

Monday, November 27, 2006

Here are today's headlines from the Kansas congressional delegation:

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Marshall's Civic Band a crowd pleaser
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Raves for the food and fun at the Brown Bag Concert
Music filled the air around the Capitol today as folks gathered to enjoy the Brown Bag Concert. 49 News Photojournalist Matt Lucht shows us. Watch video.

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Latest Batman movie leaves critic speechless
The much anticipated "The Dark Knight" came out in theaters today. Does this incarnation of ... Watch video.

"Batman: Gotham Knight" DVD offers fantastic ride through superhero's past
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