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An extra kick in your garden for years to come!

Saturday, July 19, 2008

How does city mulch enrich your garden for years to come? Read story.

Saving big on ticketed events

Saturday, July 19, 2008

Going to concerts and sporting events can get expensive. You might have to shell out quite a bit of money. I found a couple places you might not expect to look when buying tickets. Read story.

Tiffany turns 40 at Topeka zoo

Saturday, July 19, 2008

The Topeka zoo wishes happy birthday to a special member of their family today. Read story.

Cyclists coast into the capital city

Saturday, July 19, 2008

Journey of Hope arrived in the capital city this afternoon, on bicycles. Read story.

Women empowered by the outdoors

Saturday, July 19, 2008

Archery, gun cleaning, and shotgun shooting, aren't considered "normal" women activities. But I went to Camp Hammond to find out why women are learning these skills and how they are being empowered by them. Read story.

49 Storm Team Forecast: A sizzling swamp

Saturday, July 19, 2008

Swampy humidity tonight will sizzle in Sunday's sun. How high can you expect the heat index to go? Read story.

76 year-old athlete wows them near and far

Friday, July 18, 2008

The biggest event in the Sunflower State Games kicked off Friday afternoon. 49 Sports Reporter Dave DeCandis tells us how one track and field star still dominates into his golden years.
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Greinke has rough night in Chicago

Friday, July 18, 2008

Righty goes three-plus innings; Butler drives in four runs. Read story.

Kansas jobless rate steady at 4.4 percent

Friday, July 18, 2008

Find out what two sectors have added jobs. Read story.

Many Topeka neighborhoods are car dependent

Friday, July 18, 2008

Hoofing it from place to place saves on gas and can get you fit, but a Web site says Topeka is a car dependent city. Learn what it takes to get where you need to go, if you give up the car and walk.

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Coldstone donates cold cash

Friday, July 18, 2008

Find out how much they donated to the Easter Seals Capper Foundation. Read story.


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