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Story archive for June 2006

Friday, June 30

• 49 News receives USDA honor

• Pros tee up for the Senior's Tour, major names withdraw in Hutchinson

• Teens should bulk up safely, with guidance

• St. George students caught recycling, receive award

• County attorney calls in KBI to investigate Emporia government

• Law enforcement to hold sobriety checkpoints

• Wooldridge finds job with Texas State athletics

• Theme of the Weekend: Hot and Dry

• Ryun's running skills little help in Congressional Baseball game

• Special Olympians head for Ames to compete

• Danica, IRL drivers prepare for Kansas 300

• Outburst at Moore sentencing ends day's testimony

• Feds: State misspent millions in Medicaid

• Kansas Avenue Bridge to open within two weeks

• Paul Revere riders make their way to Topeka

• Governor: Ethanol plants will boost state economy

• Officials say conceal and carry law creates safety, increases business

• Italy defeats Ukraine, earns match against Germany in semis

• Governor expresses frustration with ongoing Medicaid disputes

• 49 News Now - Your mid-morning news update

• Morning accident sends 19-year-old to hospital

• Create your own bad jokes

• Parents: Cell phone for kids monitored by you

• Topeka business magazine to debut first issue

• Book of images pays tribute to Topeka's African-American role models

• Cross country ride informs states how to combat illegal immigration

• NASA watching weather as shuttle launch countdown continues

• Canada to sell American beef

• National Guard troops treated to complimentary weekend of races

• Bin Laden: Bush should release al-Zarqawi's body

• Extreme heat moves in

• 'Superman Returns,' 'The Devil Wears Prada'

Thursday, June 29

• Junior Camp a touchdown for participants, volunteers

• Plastic implants may be answer to keep eyes in strong focus

• Concealed guns among new laws in effect Saturday

• Nation’s capitol celebrates 50 years of interstate

• 12-year-old boy becomes ninth person to die at park since 2003

• Royals lose close one, 6-5

• More hot temperatures in the forecast

• Drivers ready for competition at Kansas 300

• Trip to nationals not only about fun, but winning

• Super Bowl champ visits Topeka to market fireworks

• Traffic stop becomes drug bust near Salina

• Contract renewal gives superintendent 6.5 percent raise

• Say cheese: Campers attend photography camp

• Farmers fear worst after large hail damages crops

• Family, fiance of paramedic speak at sentencing

• Closing state hospital would mean no 'real home' for residents

• Attempted theft prompts fireworks vendors to tighten security

• Decision to shut down bridge has big impact on residents’ daily lives

• Supreme Court: No war crimes trials for Guantanamo detainees

• 49 News Now: Your mid-day headlines

• Local sex offender missing, foul play not suspected

• Pentagon fixing offensive language on homosexuality

• FDA recommends cervical cancer vaccine for young girls

• Explore India without leaving your PC

• Competitive quilter finds joy in creation

• Council calls for closing state hospital

• DA asks for maximum penalty in paramedic's death

• Three-car accident shuts down part of I-70

• Hot, hot, hot with stray storms

Wednesday, June 28

• Giants get slammed by Bruins, 10-3

• Raptors take Bargnani with top pick

• Royals take loss on road to Reds

• No Jayhawks in 2006 NBA draft

• High number of deaths at Topeka Zoo raises concerns

• Study on immune system drug may be answer to prevent miscarriage

• Developer has plan for Abilene theme park

• New Kansas law mandates wider booster use for child passengers

• Pit bull cause of four dog deaths, including its own

• Massive evacuation effort underway in Pennsylvania

• Seasoned softball players gear up for Senior Olympics

• Isolated storms end; temperatures reach the 90s on Thursday

• A Royals win gets you a $2 sub sandwich

• Million dollar offer bad news for hockey in KC

• Pet owners: Keep your animal safe during heat, holiday

• Housing program impacts lives of soldiers, surrounding communities

• Committee rejects ethics policy proposal regarding city employees

• Auburn Fire searching for station volunteers to alleviate workload

• Vandalism damages Topeka’s clock tower building inside, out

• Police search for missing registered sex offender

• Newton man found guilty in death of sheriff's deputy

• Free school supplies offered to qualifying families

• Thunderstorm headed toward Shawnee County

• Topeka Zoo medical staff euthanize zebra

• 49 News hot Web site of the day

• VA chief takes the blame, says repairs won't come cheap

• Restaurant industry on summer hiring binge

• Low-income families encouraged to apply for free school supplies

• It’s a bird, it’s a plane ... it’s a downer

• More rain in Northeast threaten lives; D.C. mayor declares state of emergency

• Republicans attack The New York Times for publishing once-secret government program

• 49 News Now - your mid-morning news update

• Strokes of Bull Dog spirit color Marysville football stadium

• Arrest made in robbery of two pharmacies in Riley County

• 'Superman' portrayal as dark, conflicted character hurts film

• Baseball and basketball legends to serve on Governor's Council on Fitness

• Commuters beware of construction on Rochester Road

• The heat returns, along with slight shower chance

Tuesday, June 27

• Self, Huggins take part in annual skin's game

• Royals continue winning ways

• Area college sports news

• Building collapse in Missouri kills one, traps 10

• Militant group threatens to kill abducted Jewish settler

• Senate rejects flag amendment

• Future football stars take hands-on lessons from former ballers at camp

• Fireworks sales spark in city

• Cause of fatal house fire remains unknown

• Students show school spirit with painting

• Wing collapse causes plane crash in Shawnee County, kills pilot

• Convicted murderer’s life in jeopardy after reinstatement of death penalty

• Topeka standoff ends peacefully, but disturbs neighborhood

• Woman writing book about BTK’s intention to kill more people

• State discusses taking action after report on second-hand smoke

• Trial delayed in case of man charged in machete attack

• Conference focuses on rehabilitating sex offenders

• Partly cloudy with a chance of a few storms

• Pair of Riley County pharmacies targeted by robber

• Small aircraft crashes in Shawnee County

• Crews work to remove body of man killed in collapse

• 49 News hot Web site of the day

• Area individuals encouraged to get HIV tests as part of nationwide effort

• Chipotle chain to donate guacamole sales to organic farming group

• Smaller wheat harvest curtailing funding

• Poppin' up multi-colored bags of goodness

• Kansas program ignites children's interest in math, science

• 49 News Now - your mid-morning news update

• Eminent domain of College Hill property to be discussed by Topeka City Council

• Understanding Kansas death penalty law

• Two armed men surrender to police after four-hour standoff

• Slight chance of showers, then hot

Monday, June 26

• Oregon State crowned champs of College World Series

• Self vs. Huggins on the golf course

• New machine aids in administering CPR

• Ordinance increases number of fireworks stands in city limits; vendors concerned about sales

• Police seize weapons near downtown Lawrence club

• Heavy rains flood buildings, close roads along east coast

• Four-hour standoff ends in two arrests

• Rossville woman in fair condition after rollover accident

• Royals finally coming alive on diamond

• IRL races to Kansas Speedway

• Sheriff’s deputies upset at 28 cent pay increase granted by commissioners

• Generals host instructional camp

• U.S. Supreme Court reinstates death penalty in Kansas

• Young artists rewarded for talents at Capitol building

• Collaborative effort creates thousands of homes in Holton

• Cool tonight with unseasonably dry air in place

• Voyage down Mississippi inspiration for New Orleans documentary

• Fireworks return to Perry Lake

• State, federal government fighting over Medicaid

• Topekan arrested for attempted murder

• Sports greats Woodard, Brett will chair governor's fitness council

• 49 News hot Web site of the day

• Kansas City man killed in crash of ultralight plane

• Two-vehicle accident causes damage to power pole in Topeka

• Hundreds enjoy Purple Hull Pea Festival in Arkansas

• 49 News Now - your morning news update

• Moscow surpasses Tokyo as world's priciest city

• U.S. politicians oppose Iraqi Prime Minister's amnesty for insurgents proposal

• Gunman opens fire in Denver building, kills 1, injures 5, then is shot dead

• New justice breaks tie to uphold Kansas death penalty law

• Eaton announces "tentative" plan to close Hutchinson plant

• College Hill re-development plan to come before Washburn Regents

• Wine and dine to raise funds for people with disabilities

• Topeka couple driven to help others

• Another nice weather day to start the week

• County offers sheriff's deputies 28 cent raise

Sunday, June 25

• Local mariachi singers view artwork dedicated to female mariachi musicians

• Iraqi Prime Minister presents plan to stop bloodshed

• At 75, Warren Buffett to begin doling out fortune

• Republican candidates shmooze at Steak Night

• Pre-season football poll places Washburn 18th in MIAA

• Sports magazine releases pre-season college football predictions

• Football at Wichita State? Mayor wants college football to return to WSU

• Gordon wins at Sonoma; Emporia racer finishes 16th

• Oregon State moves on in College World Series

• Beckham's bending free kick nudges England into quarterfinals

• Clear and cool tonight; Pleasant for Monday

• Earth art near Lawrence to star in feature film

• Golfers tee-off for good cause

• Royals shut out Brewers in 6-0 victory

• Through fundraiser, Carbondale boy shows his appreciation for friend with cancer

• Lactation consultations offered as remedy to painful breastfeeding

• Country music fans leave big clean-up job at Tuttle Creek

• Woman injured in car crash in Shawnee County

• Shawnee County opens enrollment into Crime Prevention Academy

• Private company takes over housing at Fort Riley

Saturday, June 24

• Tex Winter greets fans, signs autographs for his new book

• Top-prospect Beasley commits to Kansas State

• Koyotes destroy Wolfpack, improve to 9-1

• Afternoon islolated storms during an otherwise pleasant day

• Murder suspect heading to Kansas to face charges

• Zoo-B-Que lets famlies head for the wild side

• Little-known UV-C rays could help kill germs, diseases

• Stampede fans try to beat the heat

• Lecompton celebrates history, reenacts battle for "Territorial Days"

• Emergency radio operators prepare for disaster at Lake Perry

• Couple can't make it to the hospital, deliver baby in truck

• Kansas soldiers receive Purple Hearts for service in Iraq

• Agassi says game, set, match to pro tennis

Friday, June 23

• Royals win streak short-lived

• Krispy Kreme creates weird food combination

• Facial boot camp answer to smooth skin

• Homegrown terrorists plague nation's fight against violence

• Man gets probation for selling black leopard for $1,300

• Manhattan economy booming from Country Stampede

• Artist building New York skyline as preparation for film

• Isolated storms possible, but mainly a pleasant weekend

• Coaching legend visits Topeka to promote book

• Koyotes face big challenge against Mid-American champs

• Report shows electronic voting machines have high potential for voter fraud

• Convoy celebrating interstate’s 50 years rolls through Topeka

• Solider earns medal for saving two lives

• Train station ready to re-serve Topekans

• Washburn makeover includes six projects worth $33 million

• Health agency looks to sell building for cheaper location

• Ex-Westar execs want convictions thrown out

• Police arrest more than 40 people for underage drinking at Stampede

• Husband of woman who helped inmate escape files for divorce

• Global warming peril exposed in 'Truth'

• Senate's Defense Authorization bill contains important Kansas projects

• 49 News hot Web site of the day

• Kansas to celebrate Terrirtorial Days

• Topeka lavender farm provides more than just sweet smells

• Japanese officials to visit Tyson's Holcomb plant

• Kansas State site gets three-year permit, promises to fix stench

• USDA offers $1.5 million to minority, cooperative producers

• Topeka to cheer on convoy and celebrate 50 years of the Interstate

• An outside chance for showers, otherwise expect a nice weekend

Thursday, June 22

• Koyotes preparing for weekend battle

• Super foods, super gimmicks

• Criminal charges sought in assault during youth athletic event

• Brownback pushes for national recognition for father of GI Bill

• Opinions vary on when to remove U.S. troops from Iraq

• FBI: No imminent threat in connection with terror plot arrests

• Harsha ends career as police chief; nationwide search starts for replacement

• Partly cloudy and pleasant weather heading our way

• Knicks fire Brown as coach; hire Isiah Thomas as replacement

• Perkins staying put as head man for Jayhawks

• Murphy joins KU football class of '07

• Rocket returns to major league mound

• KC sweeps Pittsburgh series with 15-7 win

• Commission imposes fines on legislators for campaign violations

• Paying for college just got a little more expensive

• Supreme Court debates reality of school finance plan

• Thousands stampede to Manhattan for love of country music

• Commissioners question funding increase for AMR

• State employees' extra day off upsets county commissioners

• Topeka Police Chief Harsha to retire; department names interim police chief

• U.S. team says goodbye to World Cup hopes

• Lawmakers push for tariffs on Japan if beef market not reopened

• 49 News' hot Web site of the day will keep you busy

• Manhattan launches into part two of economic development program

• 'The Gospel Gang' to debut in Topeka

• Abandoned, burned puppies find warm, loving homes

• More than $700,000 earmarked for Manhattan as it faces population boom

• Army recruitment woes ignite conversation about shorter deployments

• Charges brought against soldiers in death of civilians

• Kansas Supreme Court to hear school finance arguments

• A few more severe storms possible today

Wednesday, June 21

• Fatal shooting in Pottawatomie County called justified

• Kansas senators vote on minimum wage

• Fort to build $52 million home for house 1st Infantry

• Royals on roll, win three in a row

• Image technology diagnoses, treats painful nerve condition

• Military convoy celebrates historic mile marker

• Family upset military lied about nature of son's death

• Marines, sailor charged in Iraqi civilian death

• Gone, but not forgotten

• Severe thunderstorm warning for Geary, Clay, Dickinson, Ottawa counties

• Severe thunderstorm warning for Clay, Ottawa counties

• Flash flood warning for Republic County

• Tornado Warning for Clay, Cloud counties

• Jayhawks battle each other old school, new school style

• Sports banquet honors local athletes, past and present

• Manhattan braces for population boom due to Fort Riley expansion

• Fireworks safety key for enjoyable holiday

• Lavender bundle sale benefits local organization

• Program propels economic growth in Manhattan

• New businesses key to Topeka's population growth in future

• Prevention program educates community on meth

• Citizen call leads to arrests of two men involved in crime spree

• 'An Inconvenient Truth,' 'Waist Deep,' and 'Click'

• Southwest Kansan gets 30 years in meth case

• Governor's office boasts more accessible Web site

• Country Stampede to rock Manhattan

• Congress honors bikers for shielding mourners from protesters

• Governor hopes school funding plan buys time from court

• Anniversary of interstate system brings convoy, party to Abilene

• 49 News hot Web site of the day

• Public invited to learn about conservation

• New Topeka restaurant serves up beach party atmosphere

• Ranchers sending more cattle to slaughterhouse as drought deepens

• Insurgents likely had tortured U.S. soldiers before killing them

• Fearless senior skydives to remember World War II

• Cord blood stem cell research could be answer to medical, moral questions

• Early showers with late severe storms possible

Tuesday, June 20

• Miami Heat win four-straight in route to NBA Championship

• Royals win 10-6 over Pirates

• Funds approved for cancer research facility at KU

• HPV vaccine a step to prevent disease in young girls

• Perry, Lecompton residents rally against shutting down bridge

• Voters approve $34 million hospital expansion

• State university tuition rates lower than regional average

• Unhappiness, not religion reason for K-State center's decision to transfer

• Basketball campers learn from two of KU's finest

• KU pitcher tapped with All-American honors

• Mavs owner fined, again

• Fitness center opens doors in southeast Topeka

• Fans, organizers ready for country music festival

• Partly cloudy and breezy tonight

• Two caught with meth lab when anhydrous ammonia filled container bust

• Hearing rescheduled in foiled plot case

• Study recommends repairs totaling billions for congested Kansas highways

• Widow 'scared' of what lies ahead for life without husband

• Six local restaurants face code violations

• Early morning storm downs trees in Jackson County

• U.S. won't confirm whether bodies of soldiers were found

• Ag report: 46 percent of wheat is poor quality

• Japan announces it's pulling its troops out of Iraq

• Geary County voters to decide $34 million hospital expansion proposal

• Topeka City Council to vote on increase in College Hill funding

• Lawrence bookstore offers week of public worship, Bible reading

• The do's and don't's of home buying

• Sheriff's office investigates possible mobile meth lab in Auburn

• Hot, steamy end to spring

Monday, June 19

• Hurricanes win Cup finals in game seven, 3-1

• Patch for childhood coughs is recalled

• Medical experts donate time, easing suffering of parents, children

• Merchants in Kansas to face restrictions on gift cards

• Kansas River bridge project poses inconvenience for drivers

• Investigators rule house fire as arson

• New machine one aspect to help improve KU’s shooting

• Catbacker golf tourney in Lawrence

• Hamlin, McIntyre to transfer from KSU

• Lawn mower tractor pulling not just hobby, but old fashion competition

• City employee card policy concerns councilman

• Kansas gets 'as big as you think' in Times Square

• New fire truck aids in rescue efforts at Topeka airport

• Concerns arise when considering improvements at Perry Lake

• Meth lab seizures, workplace use decline

• Brother stays strong to keep family together

• Partly cloudy tonight; windy, hot tomorrow

• Two semi-truck drivers killed in head-on crash

• Jefferson County Sheriff's Department investigates kidnapping

• 49 News hot Web site

• Seeing red in Columbia

• Security Report: 90 percent of urban areas are not ready for a catastrophe

• U.S. security, media taking new look at subways as targets of terror

• Exhibit displays sophisticated dolls with deep messages

• Lecompton is rife with Civil War history

• 24-hour Walgreens is target of robbery

• Hot, steamy and possibly stormy weather arrives

• Public to air educational concerns at forum tonight

• Motorists be aware of 17th Street closure

Sunday, June 18

• Heat work overtime, produce a 101-100 victory

• Brownback seeking medal of honor for GI Bill author

• Start your tractors: Dads and kids team up for Topeka tractor pull

• Kahne takes 3M Performance 400, Bowyer finishes 39th

• Motorcycles run out of gas at Heartland Park

• Cervical procedure could help women who miscarry

• Garden tour inspires green thumbs, raises money for beautification

• Zoo lets dads run wild with free admission

• Grain elevator victim's funeral to be Monday

• Father's Day reminds family of soldier's absence

• Florida band stages protest to send a message from soldiers in Iraq

• Clear and mild tonight; Heat returns for first of the week

• Ogilvy overcomes Mickelson to win US Open

• Mientkiewicz saves Royals, belts a three-run homer in the ninth

Saturday, June 17

• After Stormy Start to the Weekend, Fathers Day Looks Great.

• Houston's Berkman leads Astros past Royals, 7-2

• Teachers receive national honors in Emporia

• Sunflower Music Festival plays its final note for the year

• Tinman Competition has plenty of heart

• "C" is for cookie and cookie is for "cholesterol"

• Juneteenth "a celebration of freedom" and history

• Church dedicates new center to plane crash victim

• Dover dives into history, celebrates heritage

• Flags fly high at Great Overland Station

• Police arrest six in prostitution sting

• Remains outside Wichita identified as pregnant 14-year-old

• Ghana upset, tie with Italy keep US in the hunt

Friday, June 16

• Fire victim: Life is precious

• Cat-lovers function as foster parents for Humane Society

• Elarton is pitch-perfect for five innings in Royals' win

• Wristband prevents doctors from erring in the OR

• Amazon.com shopping carts to include actual groceries

• Flag Gala honors veterans, one receives highest French military honor

• Memorial services for grain accident victim scheduled for Monday

• Wakarusa violators pack Douglas County courts

• Summer lunches free for students

• Tiger makes history, misses cut at US Open

• High school junior commits to Wildcat Football

• Hurricanes headed to Manhattan in 2011

• Bowyer qualifies for 3M Performance 400, looks for more success on Sunday

• Day two of cyclefest ends at Heartland Park

• New Topeka shopping center opens stores

• Budgeting, safety concerns for Perry Lake improvements

• Teen still in critical condition after Manhattan car accident

• Wanamaker project will be a long and winding road for county

• Hot/Windy Weather Gives Way to Storms

• Rescue team experiences realistic flood training exercise

• Convicted killer to be re-sentenced but still will serve life

• State's economy continues to hum along, according to figures

• Costa Rican authorities recover body of Kansas teacher who drowned

• Black fights for laughs in 'Nacho Libre'

• New ethanol plant planned for Stevens County

• Web site provides alternative to MySpace

• Local man uses seeds to protect genetic diversity

• Topeka Zoo great place to spend Father's Day

• Kickapoo Tribe filing suit over water quality

• Congress debates timetable to bring troops home

• Fire destroys trailer, sends three to hospital

• 'Nacho Libre,' 'The Lake House,' 'Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties,' and 'The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift'

• Another hot one with some storms on the way

Thursday, June 15

• Heat sizzle in Game Four, take Mavs 98-74

• Fans wait hours to meet Bill Snyder

• Joy Moser retires after 30 years with the Kansas National Guard

• Brain donation could bring disease breakthroughs

• Lights, camera, KU: National Geographic making film on campus

• Lawrence Police: Rapes are connected

• Chiefs' Welbourn retires "on his own terms"

• Local high schoolers make All-State Baseball list

• Sales tax revenues in Riley County skyrocket

• Farmers growing anxious to harvest wheat

• Biteboy plans to bite back at Phelps, followers

• Cold-case murder suspect appears in court

• Grain accident survivor feels for victim's family

• Service set for Labette students, teacher

• Shooting victim's injuries improve; police continue suspect search

• Roethlisberger released from Pittsburgh hospital

• Oral Roberts to face Kansas

• Mostly clear and breezy tonight

• 5 workers from National Beef plant in western Kansas arrested

• Fort Riley gets $25 million to support combat aviation brigade

• Kansas ups Medicaid reimbursement rate

• Nuss to face complaint of alleged judicial ethics violations

• Learn how big you live with Web site

• Kickapoo Indian Tribe sues state

• Program allows volunteers to help preserve past for future

• Ask Dr. Trupp: Tips to keep your pet cool during summer

• Politicians debate flag burning amendment

• Kaufmans sent to prison, ordered to pay restitution for abusing adults

• FEMA loses billions of hurricane relief money to scammers

• Security of Baghdad lies in hands of Iraq, U.S. soldiers

• Humidity & heat return; relief, rain this weekend

Wednesday, June 14

• Mudcats beat the Golden Giants, 7-5

• Jayhawk faithful check out recruits at KU's summer scrimmage

• Police make arrest in cold case, 17 years later

• Cargill worker suffocates after falling in grain elevator

• Police search for suspects in Wednesday night shooting

• World Cup? Forget it, it's time for RoboCup

• Fire Department honors Citizens Academy graduates

• Honda recalls three car models for faulty engine part

• Sam Brownback has most cash value in Kansas Congressional Delegation

• Miss America 2005 speaks out for hearing loss

• Luncheon honors volunteers in Topeka

• Golfers tee up for a practice round at the US Open

• Cico Park site for new Manhattan rec center

• "Blues Brothers" give Washburn University $2 million donation

• Happy 231st! United States Army celebrates birthday

• Grand jury won't indict former Cloud County Community College president

• Police still searching for shooting suspect

• City, state and county officials meet to discuss forestry disposal fire

• Kansas State signs AD to 10-year rollover contract

• Chiefs hire director of pro personnel

• Mostly clear tonight; Hot and windy on Thursday

• Giles undergoes surgery to repair torn ligaments in thumb

• Man dies in grain elevator accident

• State Board OKs sex education policy

• Rain delays harvesters in south central Kansas

• Labette County teen, principal reflect on accident at Costa Rica

• Senator upset over court's denial of records request

• Police chase ends in suicide

• Bowling event raises money to benefit local kids

• Aerosol makeup products give star-like appearance

• Small planes fly big

• Training closes health agency's immunization department

• Kansas meatpacker among plants causing delay with South Korea

• Alberto fails to become hurricane, still leaves behind damage

• President impressed with Iraq's new leaders

• Authorities identify victims of Missouri plane crash

• Hot & sticky weather is back

• Country Stampede Music Festival ticket winners

Tuesday, June 13

• Angels route Royals, 4-1

• Junction City sweeps first series against Topeka Giants

• Hot, hot Heat: Miami edges Dallas in Game Three

• Fire Chief survey results

• Chief Giles under fire from firefighters union

• KFC being sued over fatty foods

• ACLU concerned about Wakarusa searches, concertgoers not upset

• Doctors hope for drug-free transplants

• Topeka optimistic about a downtown renaissance

• Airplane crash a false alarm

• Shooting sends two to hospital

• Shrimp boat crew finds third Labette teen

• Kaun, Robinson hit the court at Washburn basketball camp

• IRL drivers test their wheels on the Kansas Speedway

• Wildcats set to face off with UCLA Bruins

• J.J. Reddick arrested for drunk driving

• Roethlisberger upgraded to fair condition

• Czyz named All-American by another organization

• Take a "Break:" New restaurant opens downtown

• Kansas gets nod for country's best license plate

• Water main to cause traffic headache through July

• Pleasant tonight; Hotter weather just a day or two away

• Lawrence gas station back in business

• Healthy safety practices key for those suffering from forestry site smoke

• Plaintiffs' attorneys: School finance plan falls nearly $1 billion short

• USDA approves emergency cattle grazing

• Backers of comprehensive sex ed not happy with compromise plan

• House fire causes second floor to collapse, no one injured

• Investigation into Manhattan Parks and Rec theft turns up seven suspects

• Grill up the good stuff Texas Roadhouse style

• Web site takes you through an interactive ride of favorite video game

• Grill-off winner provides key points for tasty barbecue

• Police investigate car, parking lot robberies

• USDA releases irrigation calculator

• About 15 percent of wheat crop now in bin

• Bush makes surprise visit in Baghdad

• Woman robbed at gunpoint Monday night

• Bush administration work on strategy to succeed in Iraq

• Health department provides update on gas leak clean-up

• Warm weather today, then very hot for the rest of the week

Monday, June 12

• Parents calling foul on youth baseball charges

• Hey kids - there's a new ring tone your parents can't hear

• Watch out World Cup - Topeka kids head to soccer camp

• A new in-state rivalry? Golden Giants vs. Generals

• Area man chooses independence after being diagnosed with Macular Degeneration

• Two dead in plane crash near Kansas City International Airport

• Jayhawk Fairchild headed to the big leagues

• Chiefs sign offensive tackle Kyle Turley

• Super Bowl quarterback Roethlisberger hospitalized after motorcycle crash

• Huggins signs contract with Wildcats

• Czech yourself: Team USA loses in World Cup first round

• Washburn University hosts the 20th Sunflower Music Festival

• Nick Griffith's Best and Worst in the week that was

• Kansas violent crime increases, FBI says

• Football's Border Showdown to air live on ABC

• Wildcats suspend Clayton for 2006 season opener

• Recreation center plans for Manhattan coming this week

• Hotel owner accomodating Little Apple's big boom

• Touch-screen voting machines come to Shawnee County

• Topekans fired up about drifting smoke

• Festival clean-up no easy task for park crews

• Labette students en-route back home

• Breast feeding cards inform public about new law

• Mostly clear and pleasantly cool tonight

• Candidates in statewide, U.S. House races

• Seventh candidate files for gubernatorial race

• Kline files for re-election

• Site provides best-quality video

• Time no issue for artist when creating clock masterpieces

• Moser set end 30-year career with National Guard

• Fight leads to shooting, police arrest man

• Rain could be beneficial for Gulf Coast

• Tower construction creates detour on 10th Street

• Riley County police to provide update on stolen money from Manhattan department

• Filing deadline for candidates is noon Monday

• Court face-off over domestic spying program

• Recent suicides ignite calls for Bush to shut down Guantanamo Bay

• Clouds, few showers early with partial clearing by afternoon

Sunday, June 11

• Sports Car Club of America wraps up event at Heartland Park

• Mavericks take Heat, lead series 2-0

• Rookie Denny Hamlin takes the Pocono 500

• Police officer stumbles upon a crime in action

• Mostly cloudy and cool tonight

• Mustang, minivan involved in a road rage incident

• Royals allow six homers for the Devil Rays, acquire new pitcher

• Local flour business rises with Panera Bread

• Everything turn, turn, turn: Wakarusa Festival comes to an end

• Local pastor celebrates a big milestone

• Therapy used for brain tumors making a move on the entire body

• Area women enjoy a day dedicated to themselves

• Classic cars and bbq: The perfect fundraiser for one church

• GED graduates receive diplomas at Topeka West High School

• Kansas rounds up national high school rodeo qualifiers

• Two Kansans dead, two missing in Costa Rica swimming accident

Saturday, June 10

• Koyotes hold off rivals to tie for first place in the league

• Overnight storms will give way to a cloudy/cooler Sunday

• The Flint Hills are alive with the sound of music

• High school students hope to rope a place at nationals

• Jazil jazzes the crowd at the Belmont Stakes

• Injury accident sends one to the hospital

• Jayhawks and Wildcats compete in NCAA Track and Field

• Royals break second-longest winning streak of the season

• Fort Riley soldier denied second trial

• New surgery can mobilize paralysis victims

• Fishing Rodeo gets participants hooked on a new activity

• Stormont-Vail welcomes back nursing students

• New group fights for immigration reform

• National Teachers Hall of Fame announces 2006 inductees

• Wakarusa Festival boosting Lawrence business

Friday, June 9

• KC scrapes out win over Tampa Bay

• Area track athletes look to finish strong in NCAA competitions

• Brother writes book about sibling to educate others on autism

• Kline planning stops in nine cities to kick off campaign

• Author files as Democratic candidate for secretary of state

• Pow Wow a celebration of family, culture

• Benefits, consequences associated with payday loans

• Love for bull riding leads to success for high schooler

• It's official: Huggins signs contract with Wildcats

• Koyotes gunning for payback against Aviators

• Scottish Games begin in Kansas City

• Hot start to weekend, but storms possible

• Kansas heat beats down on Manhattan construction workers

• Music festival continues despite heat

• Court makes decisions on various cases, including some Topeka murders

• Sergeant seeking new trial, reduction in sentence

• Barbecue fundraiser way for sponsors to ‘give back’ to community

• Diamond House has lots to offer Topeka

• Artist finishes 100-mile journey through Flint Hills

• Rabies case found in northeast Kansas county

• Marine who died in Iraq laid to rest with cherished pet

• Forecast: Wheat crop 23 percent smaller than last year in Kansas

• Animated ‘Cars’ lacks drive

• Crews fight fire in northwest Shawnee County

• 500 and counting: ESU meets goal set by legislature

• Gardening Tip 4: Water, fertilizer crucial during summer months

• Vaccine to protect against cervical cancer approved

• Golf course employs canine to fetch people's golf balls

• Strawberry smiles abound in Indiana

• Farming community grumbles over reduction to disaster relief

• Soldier convicted of double murder may get sentence reduction

• Roberts: Death of Al-Qaida leader "damaging blow" to terrorist organization

• Scorching heat today, with relief for some on Saturday

• Second body linked to Independence couple is identified

Thursday, June 8

• Chiefs sign three from NFL Europe

• Mavs strike first in game one

• Royals comeback to overtake Rangers, 16-12

• Revenge on mind for Kansas Koyotes

• Bush: Al-Zarqawi death a victory in war on terror

• Murphy commits to KU

• Family reason why tornado victim survived storm

• Three car accident injures 1-year-old boy

• Improved food labels help people make healthier choices

• Wakarusa traffic dosen't stall moods of music fans

• Coaches golf for kids

• Clear tonight, hot tomorrow

• K-State linebacker named to Nagurski Watch List

• Fomer KU reliever recognized for skills with award

• Moore officially takes Royals GM job

• Topeka Police detective gets promotion

• Dealership owner beginning career when tornado struck

• Manhattan hit first by destructive ’66 tornado

• Committee begins hearing on Nuss case

• City of Topeka prepared if disaster to strike again

• Mascot plates ‘Corky’ enough to raise thousands for scholarships

• Big changes underway as College Hill project begins

• Police search cars headed to music festival for drugs

• Thornburgh files for secretary of state

• St. George man killed in collision with train

• Upscale 'Agraria' showcases farmers' goods for diners on Capitol Hill

• South Korea not likely to resume U.S. beef imports before July

• 49 News Web site of the day

• Dancers, drummers to compete in local pow wow

• Party on the Santa Fe Trail to bring hundreds to Osage County

• Topekan pours her heart into all-natural candles

• Animal Planet honors local humane society

• Virtual School offering free information seminar

• Miss Kansas contestants prepare for big night

• Seaman expansion on the horizon

• Explosives theft case heads to court

• Hot weather today; hotter weather on the way

• Iraqi militant Abu Musab al-Zarqawi killed in air raid on safe house

Wednesday, June 7

• Rangers score four in ninth to beat Royals, 4-2

• Area track athlete's battle for gold at championships

• Giants hand it to Bluejays, 10-2

• Former Viking selected by Detroit Tigers

• Former mayor recounts devastation after Topeka tornado

• Troops welcomed home with open arms from Afghanistan

• Rosacea irritating for patients, but treatable

• Police release name of 2-year-old who drowned in pool

• Senators question extent of Morris' contact with court

• Author discusses book about Stinnett murder

• Washburn Rural football prepares for 2006 with summer camp

• Mostly clear tonight; a couple of hot days ahead

• Hiring of deputy commissioners changes education department

• Fans ready to rock out at Wakarusa Music Festival

• Quick action prevents accident at gas station from exploding

• Another big draft day for KU

• School district aims for new goal at hiring fair

• Organizations protest for, against eating meat

• Committe on Nuss investigation questions bipartisanship

• Wescoe, cancer link to be probed

• Most stolen vehicles' report released

• Senate rejects constitutional ban on gay marriage

• Fourth witness testifies in HIV exposure case

• National Teachers Hall of Fame recognizes educators' efforts

• Flowers flood three-acre gardeners' paradise in Coffey County

• Commissioner disappointed in U.S. security efforts since 9/11

• Missouri County may be sued over hog operation restriction

• Law enforcement summer camp open to Riley County middle school students

• Construction crews repair damaged 29th Street after water main ruptured

• One man seriously injured in two-vehicle accident in Wamego

• Sunny and 90-degree temperatures, but no records

Tuesday, June 6

• Jeremy Reed picks KSU

• Royals lose game one against Rangers

• Clemens makes return

• Fred Phelps' church faces lawsuit stemming from protest at Marine's funeral

• Organization raises awareness of hunger by raising money for needy

• Council debates turning building into parking lot

• Toddler death reminds parents to keep close eye on children at pool

• Future of detecting Alzheimer’s disease bright with new test

• Mostly clear skies tonight

• Royals Take Hochevar No. 1 in draft

• Four Jayhawks picked up in MLB draft

• Soldier convicted of shooting deaths gets new hearing

• Are you superstitious?

• Precautionary practices can keep you healthy from pool illnesses

• Luncheon shows appreciation for volunteers supporting Topeka youth

• Topeka woman found dead in car

• Fourth HIV victim testifies against Lawrence man

• Commission narrowly rejects strict ban on motorist cell phone use

• Slowing down in construction zones safer for you, workers

• 2-year-old Topeka boy dies in accidental drowning

• Manhattan to discuss tax benefits, downtown renovation

• Johnson County Dist. Atty. Morrison files for state attorney general

• Sunflower State Games boost health, economy, fellowship

• Vehicle strikes two Manhattan teens, sending both to the hospital

• Fallen soldier's dad aims to prevent Topeka group from protesting at funerals

• Community to honor those who support area youth

• Twin baby buffaloes surprise Oregon herders

• Kansas wheat projected to be poor quality

• Utah soldiers begin patrol at U.S.-Mexico border

• Local coffeeshop is like 'Cheers' of Topeka

• Bush champions for ban on gay marriage

• Topeka City Council to discuss neighborhood revitalization

• A few more storms possible, then very hot

Monday, June 5

• Traffic commission hears testimony from residents about cell phone ban

• Advancement in AIDS medicine helps KU student with virus

• Alert system eases anxiety about anesthesia

• 1-on-1 with Bob Huggins

• Royals looking to fill holes with draft

• Brothers gear up for Major League Draft

• KU track team hits road for NCAA Championships

• Prince talks football as guest speaker of breakfast event

• Traffic Safety Commission debates cell phone ban in Lawrence

• Employee witnesses restaurant robbery gone wrong

• Man shot in head during gunfight

• Golf tournament raises money for mentor organization

• Students get lessons in aviation

• Study reveals more Kansans losing their homes

• Deadly disease doesn’t stop local woman from living full life

• Mostly cloudy and a chance for thunderstorms overnight

• Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Brown County

• Sebelius announces homeland security grants

• Immigration program called a lifesaver for rural hospitals

• Hutchinson golf course prepares for Senior Open

• Emporia Wal-Mart to get new look

• Historic building holds stories of Potawatomie tribe relocation, education

• Local playwright discusses Topeka link to best-selling novel, 'In His Steps'

• Brownback spends night in prison, promotes Second Chance Act to inmates

• Study finds strict parenting can lead to overweight kids

• Combat Air Museum aims to educate children about aviation

• Bush to push for passage of Constitutional ban on gay marriage

• Father of Maryland Marine to sue Topeka church group

• Canadian government foils plot of 17 al-Qaida-related terrorists

• Hundreds mourn loss of murdered Indiana family

• Golfers to raise money for materials, training at Topeka Public Schools

• Former sale barn officials won't face felony charges

• Kansas City officer injured in weekend standoff with gunman

• Severe weather potential increases tonight

Sunday, June 4

• Attempted armed robbery results in gunfire at Sonic Drive-In

• First sun, then storms on Monday

• Jayhawks out of the NCAA; Shockers lose, but still in play

• Shooting in Kansas City kills one-year-old girl

• Have you heard? Junction City has a baseball team

• Hollywood-style benefit honors cancer survivors

• House of sand: Sculptors work on world's largest sandcastle

• Royals break Safeco losing streak, down Mariners

• Clint Bowyer tries to improve on Saturday's fourth place finish

• Kansas drivers rank in nation's Top 10

• Mulvane Museum hosts annual art fair

• 4-H Horse Club keeps competition all in the family

• Topeka top-notch for low home prices

• Alzheimer's prevention? Try taking a walk

• Autopsy scheduled in El Dorado Lake death

• "Break-Up" upsets X-Men at the box office

• Ryun says immigration is No. 1 issue

Saturday, June 3

• Sunday morning showers, but then sunshine

• Giants and the Generals on the field Saturday evening

• Jayhawks, Shockers back on the diamond at the NCAA Tournament

• Koyotes opponent a no-show, improvised team puts up little defense

• Bowyer proud of fourth place finish at Saturday's Busch Series

• Heartland Military Days reenact World War II

• Girl, 12, backs into little boy, sending him to the hospital

• Train wreck in Pottawatomie is state's second in one week

• Traffic stop on I-70 uncovers 15 illegal immigrants

• All that jazz - and barbecue - at the Coleman Hawkins Jazz Festival

• Topekans raise their steins to German culture

• Train robbery gives kids a taste of the Old West

• Kansas Sports Hall of Fame inducts class of '06

• Virtual city teaches kids healthy eating habits

• Wireless industry watching Lawrence cell-phone ban

Friday, June 2

• Sunny and pleasant this weekend

• Generals win home opener in Junction City

• Topeka Police welcome seven new graduates

• Benefit jazzes things up for the St. Francis Marian Clinic

• FFA members meet in Manhattan, announce new state leaders

• Sit, robot, stay: Robotic dog being tested at nursing homes

• Grab your stein, it's GermanFest time

• Royals keep an eye on Greinke

• Jayhawks advance in NCAA, Czyz named All-American

• Local high schools make coaching changes

• Blood shortage continues

• Hundreds walk for a cure in the Relay for Life

• Manhattan Parks and Rec Director retires

• Congressman Ryun will go for a sixth term

• Suspects rob gas station with a hammer

• New evidence could crack a cold-case murder

• Lawrence City Commission debates bar crackdown

• Couple charged with kidnapping Kansas girl

• Stores reconstruct, reopen after strip mall fire

• 'Break-Up' breaks down why romance fades

• Community to walk for the cure for cancer

• 49 News' hot Web site of the day

• Utah ag officials fight off cricket infestation

• Probe suggests Marines may have murdered Iraqi civilians in Haditha

• Volunteers cook up delicious food German-style

• Community celebrates 70 athletes during Special Olympics sendoff

• Children with special needs to enjoy night out at the Zoo

• Ex-Kansas congressmen to serve federal agency

• Aniston, Vaughn entertain in 'The Break-Up'

• Topeka police investigate robbery at convenience store

• Pat Roberts to Japanese ambassador: Re-open markets to U.S. beef

• Advertisers appeal to motorists with free gas gimmick

• Mother awaits DNA tests from body she believes is her daughter

• Almost perfect weather through the weekend

Thursday, June 1

• Nowitzki scores 50 in Dallas win over Phoenix

• Baseball is back in Junction City

• K-9 training intense for trainers, dogs

• New procedure suppresses symptoms of acid reflux

• Friends, family remember KDOT worker killed on job

• Prosecutor: No indication of more victims

• New Jersey 13-year-old wins national spelling bee, first girl since 1999

• Nuss 'sincerely regrets' school finance discussion with senators

• On the road with Joe

• Special Olympics athletes ready for competition, fun

• Giants’ players make adjustments to wood bats

• No. 2 Jayhawks fired up for No. 3 Hawaii

• Soldiers, emergency crews prepare for terrorist attack in disaster drill

• 911 system upgrade allows dispatchers to locate cell phone callers

• Commissioners approve use of state funds for lead testing

• Kansas fifth grader spells way into championship round

• Auburn Fire hunts for bigger building

• Osage man killed after truck hits train

• Lawrence considers tough cell phone ban

• Prison volunteer pleads guilty to helping killer escape

• Lower humidity moves in overnight

• Missouri couple admits to killing second woman

• Area sports council announces student-athlete award nominees

• Stormont-Vail to offer free skin cancer screenings

• Oh no! No 'O'

• 49 News hot Web site of the day

• Artistry goes into preserving old-time transportation

• Humane Society looks for homes for two special dogs

• Top Kansas spellers to take their turn in national competition

• Authorities analyze suspicious powder found in Leavenworth

• Rhode Island firefighter braves wet, damaged roof to save cat

• Study suggests shortage of rural vets could affect food safety

• Government kept farms profitable in 2005 as energy costs soared

• U.S. moves toward holding direct talks with Iran

• Police investigate armed robbery at taco stand

• Kansans Water Authority to discuss economic opportunities at federal reservoirs

• Mainly dry weather, but isolated showers are possible