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Story archive for March 2008

Monday, March 31

• A Jayhawk win means new t-shirts to buy

• Poor judgement results in a death at a Wichita home daycare

• Local schools get new safety measures

• Priorities for Topeka in 2009

• A Phog advisory was in effect Sunday night

• Blackburn says no to another stint as deputy mayor

• Lawrence Jayhawk celebrations dangerous, messy

• Man dies after being stunned by sheriff's deputy

• Topeka Zoo mourns loss of bear

• Pennies For Patients raises money for cancer

• 6-year-old survives shooting by stepfather

• AHA says mouth-to-mouth no longer needed for CPR

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Colder winds blowing in tonight

• Justice Dept. asks for review on Navy sonar use

• Mayor delivers Meals on Wheels

• Man arrested in Fort Dix terrorism plot gets 20 months in prison

• Renters do have rights

• Administration unveils sweeping plan to overhaul financial regulation

• Pena delivers opener win in extras

• Sidewalks for students won't happen soon

• Speaker puts coal bill back on House calendar

• Jayhawk nation takes over Detroit

• Beasley earns first team All-American honors

• Mother travels to Korea to bring back kidnapped son

• Sebelius names Kittel new 7th Judicial District judge

• Cantaloupe recalled due to salmonella scare

• Jayhawks treated to hero's welcome in Topeka, Lawrence

• Zoos grapple with care for senior citizens

• New test for heart disease proves effective for all races

• Six-month cross-country ride emphasizes Black contributions to America

• Relief sweeps over Self, players as they secure Final Four spot

• Sharp climb in food prices linked to ethanol, high fuel costs

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: An update on strong thunderstorms chances

• Couple does taxes three ways, finds Turbo Tax software best suits their needs

• Wind damage prompts Lyndon High School to cancel Tuesday classes

• Crisis City to provide Kansas emergency responders with hands-on training

• Proposed new powers for Federal Reserve won't go far enough, scholar says

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Severe weather threat not quite over

• K-State Ag Today: Investigating the problem with Dried Distiller Grains

Sunday, March 30

• Woman turns hurtful past into play

• Local child injured in shooting

• Area cities clean-up

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Storms likely overnight

• Hundreds protest peacefully against Westboro Baptist Church

• Jayhawks squeak past 10 seed Davidson with 59-57 victory

Saturday, March 29

• Is it allergies, the cold or the flu?

• More give to Oprah's Big Give: Topeka

• KDOT urges people to Adopt-A-Highway

• Local kids get need for speed

• Topeka buses raise fares and get crowded

• IRS workers put in extra hours

• Northeast Kansas company goes bankrupt

• Former Topeka physician sentenced to prison

• Abortion numbers down in Kansas

• 10 men rescued after canoe accident

• Early morning fire at Topeka home

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Strong thunderstorms likely to roll in Sunday

• 10 rescued from Clinton Lake after canoes capsize

Friday, March 28

• Jayhawks advance to the Elite Eight

• Prognostications from fans at Ford Field

• Basketball on the 50-yard line

• Ulysses, Kansas mourns the loss of four teens

• Governor likens presidential race to basketball game

• Jayhawks look to get by Villanova

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Soggy, soggy, soggy!

• Fort Riley soldiers commemorate change with a re-flagging of their brigade

• Battle over 2012 presidential primary already started

• Critic: "21" one of the better movies of 2008

• Topeka airmen are on a mission of mercy to Cambodia

• Golf and books meet at Mabee Library

• Governor signs bill to attract biodefense laboratory to Manhattan

• Bill allowing possession of machine guns passes House

• City, firefighters differ on protection level

• 49's Voice of the Voter: The economy

• Hundreds of airline flights grounded by FAA

• Armed robbery reported at adult novelty store

• City begins sweeping the winter crud off the streets

• Cuba's government drops cell phone ban

• Fussy babies may have common childhood infection

• Project Takeover/Makeover seeks volunteers to help clean up Topeka

• House passes voter ID bill

• GPS evolves to save you time stuck in gridlock

• Cold, wet winter raises safety concerns, stunts wheat growth

• Hospice fills tummies with breakfast buffet, offers chance to wear it off

• Scientists link dementia with belly flab

• Who won't be getting an economic stimulus check

• Senate advances illegal immigration bill

• BNSF worker killed in accident

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Clouds clear out for a day

Thursday, March 27

• Wildcat football reborn, so says QB Freeman

• Getting Ford Field ready for the Jayhawks...and some other teams

• Four high school girls dead, 1 injured in accident

• Kansas defeated by Michigan State in WNIT

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: A wind-chilly night ahead

• Proper light bulb disposal important for the environment

• City administration admits contract mistake

• Jayhawks spend their first day in Motown

• Independent trucker strike a possibility

• High school teacher charged with sexual relations with student

• Special gold star license plate one step closer to reality

• Long-time Topeka eatery demolished

• Sebelius joins governors for climate change conference

• Deadline fast approaching to get help with heating bills

• Rockets and mortars hammer Green Zone in Baghdad, killing two Americans

• K-State Ag Today: Beef consumers may have to pay more for less

• Units closed, 61 jobs cut in Manhattan hospital restructuring

• Pre-vacation must-dos include accounting for higher gas prices

• Police release identity of Hi-Crest shooting victim

• Shawnee County DA to run for third term

• Safety inspections result in long waits for some airline passengers

• Senate sends funeral picketing bill to governor

• Boyfriend of woman who sat on toilet for two years arrested for exposure

• American men could soon be on the pill

• Texting as a mental illness?

• Manhattan-area teacher faces sex charges for involvement with student

• Literary hazards await golfers at Washburn's library this weekend

• Leavenworth substitute teacher charged with having sex with students

• Lady Blues season ends in double overtime loss in Elite 8 quarterfinals

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Drizzly and dreary day

Wednesday, March 26

• Jayhawks take flight to Detroit

• Air National Guard says so long to old tankers

• A somber homecoming

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Mostly cloudy with some patchy drizzle tonight

• New pothole patching truck

• City crews pushing to patch problem potholes

• Fort Riley loses another soldier

• Oprah's Big Give recipient is pampered

• Hi-Crest neighbor unapologetically nosy to fight crime

• Purse snatcher targets elderly woman outside Topeka grocery store

• Gage Park circle is source of controversy

• DA moves forward with City Council spending controversy

• Tips leads deputies to 204 pounds of pot in plane

• Police chase ends in accident, arrest

• Oregon man claims he is pregnant

• 'Tis the season to watch out for snakes, turtles

• Pregnancy after cancer is possible; carries additional risks

• Community Action Head Start Program to close this afternoon

• Cut your stress with simple steps; live longer

• Nuclear missile components accidentally shipped to Taiwan; Pentagon investigates

• Owner: Suspect filled out new client form before robbing hair salon

• White City man can hunt again after presidential pardon

• First Lady gives her time in hopes that others will too

• Topekan injured in drive-by shooting

• Farmers should calculate variables when considering foliar fungicides

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Cloudy with a spotty shower

Tuesday, March 25

• A do-it-yourself project gone very wrong

• City and state team up to revitalize downtown

• McHenry is happy to have this special team in Kearney

• K-State stopped by Louisville

• Listening to the Voice of the Voter

• Commuter Alert: Road work to expect

• Government benefit programs in trouble

• Water bottles recalled

• KU-Nova looking at a schedule adjustment

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Clouds moving in with a chance of rain

• Beasley earns another Player of the Year award

• Mapping a Big Give plan of attack

• Sebelius razzed, honored at luncheon

• Competing to kiss a pig

• "The Mist" DVD doesn't disappoint

• Budget cuts not only affect people, but also animals

• K-State students campaign to fight global poverty

• K-State flag memorial represents 4,000 fallen soldiers

• Topeka Visioning Project: What the NIA's want

• Humane Society hits $4 million

• City Council to hear Holliday Park plan

• Distance learning hits close to home for one USD 501 teacher

• House gives first-round approval to funeral picketing bill

• Overcoming the genetic pitfall of hypertension

• Desperate homeowners become prey for con artists

• From brush stroke to keystroke, artist finds new medium for prairie fire passion

• Taboo against haggling American retailers erodes amid economic struggles

• Hit-and-run driver sentenced to 90 days in jail

• Missouri man was 4,000th U.S. soldier killed in Iraq

• Protests blemish Olympic torch-lighting event, will likely mar more events

• Kansas City, Mo. smoking ban takes effect

• If cost forces your hand to buy ammonia, remember to be careful

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: A pleasant day before cooler, unsettled weather

Monday, March 24

• City Visions: Looking for the Big Idea

• Grim milestone

• No more nudity in strip clubs?

• Insurance company reconsiders coverage for little boy

• Being marked a part of sex offender's sentence

• Web site helps to offset Easter calories

• It only gets more difficult for the Jayhawks

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Windy weather through the night

• Wildcat season may be over, but the plaudits keep coming

• Lady Blues head for elite date in Kearney

• FBI recovers remains of two kidnapped U.S. contractors

• Central Highland Park gets new sidewalks

• Justice Department approves XM-Sirius radio merger

• Arkansas town faces more evacuations after meat plant blast

• House gives first-round approval to health care bill

• Topeka budget cuts sink in

• MTAA sets fire to old building at Forbes Field to test new product

• Supreme Court rules on retiree benefits; AARP voices anger

• House proposes new bill for two coal plants in Western Kansas

• Fred Thompson heads to the silver screen

• JPMorgan Chase ups its offer to buy out Bear Stearns

• Senate committee approves smoking ban

• After 25 years, Jefferson County sheriff ready to retire

• Shoppers are paying more for less at the grocery store

• Despite doubts of accuracy, Biblically correct museum tours draw crowds

• Charities feel the sting of the suffering economy from three fronts

• War in Iraq could take larger role in elections as death toll rises

• Hearing impaired dog awaits owner willing to try new tactics

• As Olympic torch relay begins, so does China's damage control

• All fire trucks, stations running as scheduled

• The key to a longer life is a happy marriage, study suggests

• 4,000th American soldier killed in Iraq

• Picking up the pieces no easy task for flood victims

• Medical experts raise flak over transplant policies

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Warmer, windy

• Study: Fatigue among reasons parents spend more time with first-born child

• Windbreaks that were so crucial in Dust Bowl need maintenance today

Sunday, March 23

• Don't put off severe weather season preps

• Oprah's Big Give recipient looks forward to hosting Easter holidays

• More flooding could hit mid-west

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Mostly Sunny and Windy for Monday

• How sweet it is!

• K-State loses in second round of NCAA tournament

Saturday, March 22

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: An Easter Present!

• Mothers start Type 1 Diabetes support group

• "Speed-trap" web site

• Salmonella outbreaks cause big problems

• Topekans race for a cause

• Senate committee approves proposed budget

Friday, March 21

• Seniors, beware of a recent phone scam

• Family fights with insurance company for their injured son's sake

• Kansas ranked 29th in pre-K spending

• Business booms after Wildcat victory

• 49 Sports: Omaha hoops Day 3

• Driver mistakes Lawrence duplex for drive-thru

• Oprah's Big Give even bigger, thanks to Topekans

• Funding details keep city from jumping on board proposed Amtrak expansion

• Fire department forced to cut costs

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Chilly Easter egg hunting weather

• Mirror allows people to see future damage caused by vices

• 49 News Now - An afternoon update of news and weather

• Horton should be hearing a laugh from both old and young

• When chasing down criminals, has South Carolina taken it too far?

• Semi rear-ends car, 3 children killed

• Tour de Force: Where to see weather that changed Kansans' lives

• Police seek public's support in stabbing case

• Governor vetoes bill on coal-fired power plants

• Is now a good time to buy a car or not?

• Video games evolve into great exercise, but only if you play the right ones

• Over-the-counter options for allergy sufferers

• Amid riots, China tries to hold onto its image, calm woes over violent Olympics

• The Zoo comes to you: New Guinea skink sports blue tongue

• Snoops in Barack Obama's passport file

• Study: It really is better to give than to receive

• Minimum wage proposal fails

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Slightly cooler today

• 49 News Now: A Morning Update of News and Weather

• Cats advance after 80-67 win over USC

Thursday, March 20

• American Indian plaintiffs ask government for $58 billion in long-running suit

• Unlikely guest amongst crowd of Jayhawk, Wildcat fans at local bar

• Fund seeks to aid Iraqi civilians wounded by U.S. forces

• Stingray kills Michigan woman in Florida Keys

• Sunshine Week draws attention to open records laws

• 49 Sports: Omaha hoops, Day 2

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Friday cooler than today

• State Department fires 2 for looking at Obama's passport file

• Inspector charged with lying about inspecting NYC crane

• Twenty-six hospitalized after explosion at Indiana plant

• Gates holds videoconference with military leaders on Iraq strategy

• Greensburg gets water tower, new icon

• US State Department says Chinese government may be watching

• At least 15 dead, 3 missing in Midwest floods

• Kansas City mortgage lender settles lawsuit, ends bankruptcy case

• Astronauts test caulk gun and high-tech putty for repairs

• Federal charges filed in Topeka bank robbery

• Veteran of the 5-year war in Iraq says war is costly, but worth it

• Wildcat fan travels from Omaha to Aggieville to watch game

• The big check is passed, the volunteers are ready

• Patterson named Regional Coach of the Year

• Speculation surrounds police shooting

• Oprah's Big Give helps college student

• 49 News Now - An afternoon update of news and weather

• KDOT courts Amtrak for possible rail service expansion

• Laura Bush to campaign for Pat Roberts

• One down, five to go: KU begins Dance with 85-61 win over Portland State

• Judge orders man who had sex with dog to register as sex offender

• Lives, memories washed away in Midwestern floods

• Environmental awareness meets leadership training at K-State

• Millions of air travelers may lose out on low fares, convenient trips

• Study: Kids with most knowledge of sex tend to make best choices

• Is a lollipop the cavity fighting weapon of the 21st century?

• The downside of temporary henna tattoos

• Dr. Trupp: Parasite threat begins as winter ends

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Spring has sprung

• Boyfriend charged in bizarre toilet case

• 49 News Now: A Morning Update of News and Weather

Wednesday, March 19

• Divine image provides comfort to Salina woman

• Fisherman's body pulled from stream near Kansas River

• DNA test points to correction officer as rape suspect

• Local pastor says big message overlooked in Obama, minister debate

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Warmer weather for the start of Spring

• 49 Sports: Omaha hoops, Day 1

• New classroom for disaster planning

• Health magazine lauds Lawrence's "walkability"

• Recession on the lips of many

• Burglar found hiding in trunk pleads guilty

• Former athlete grateful for kindness of strangers in time of need

• Man clutches to dog in fire death

• Burglar steals the ashes of Hutchinson family's father

• Sunflower decision cost Kansas bigger project

• 49 News Now - An afternoon update of news and weather

• Mechanical duo combats rising gas prices with revamped wheels

• Four officers on administrative leave following shooting

• Competition for stinkiest shoe gets underway

• Missing a dog? Try the Amber Alert-like services of Dognamic.com

• California takes on deadbeat parents with "most wanted" list

• When will your child be ready to say goodbye to diapers?

• Hungry crook left empty-handed after struggle

• Physical activity a proactive approach to combating Alzheimer's, study says

• Bush praises Federal Reserve for cutting interest rates

• Missouri floods take four lives

• K-State Ag Today: Target weather for a prescribed burn

• Manhattan fatal fire victim identified

• Right to bear arms in hands of U.S. Supreme Court

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Here comes the sun!

• 49 News Now: A Morning Update of News and Weather

Tuesday, March 18

• Voice mail greeting comforts widower

• House committee sends funeral-picketing bill to chamber

• 49 News Now: An evening update of news and weather

• Jayhawks and Wildcats hit the road

• High school buddies reunite as opponents

• Modern day gold rush

• 12 years later, Wildcat fans get pumped for NCAA tourney

• Marine Corps reservist won't be charged in flag rescue

• Buyer beware on purchasing a used car

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Spring starts Thursday!

• 49 News Now: An afternoon update of news and weather

• Health advisory issued

• Oprah's Big Give gives back to neighbor

• Sperm donor case filed with nation’s highest court

• Officer-involved shooting leaves two hospitalized

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Dry, But Cloudy

• 49 News Now: A Morning Update of News and Weather

• Commuter Alert: Croco Road work forces detour

Monday, March 17

• Seeding doesn't phase the Lady Wildcats

• Lady Blues reach Elite status with win over Emporia State

• 49 News Now: An evening update of news and weather

• Ideas to ease the pain at the gas pump

• Ft. Riley mourns another of their own

• Topekans express economic concerns

• When to expect the IRS stimulus checks

• Mega Brands toys recalled

• The Jayhawks' Big 12 Tournament highlights

• Wildcats in the Dance, looking for some tournament magic

• No matter what the reason, it was a good day to celebrate

• Oprah's Big Give will help bring a house back to its former glory

• Florida Democrats abandon plan to redo primary; Michigan moves forward

• Kansas City firefighter collapses, dies fighting fire

• Clinton denies he injected racism into presidential race

• NCAA tournament bracket fever

• KU students brave wet weather to move building to Greensburg on schedule

• 49 Crime Tracker: Pizza delivery driver robbed twice in three days

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Improving weather

• 49 News Now - An afternoon update of news and weather

• Candidates face off about economy after Bears Sterns sale, Fed loan

• Federal Reserve approves Bear Stearns sale

• Security breach at store chain exposes credit card information

• Health Watch: Adolescents "huffing" more than previously thought

• Naked man goes on violent supermarket sweep

• How to find a four-leaf clover

• U.S. Politics Today: Presidential candidates differ on solutions for Iraq

• New Jersey pizzeria customers say green pizza makes the cut

• Five years into Iraq invasion, political divisions become clear

• Pope Benedict calls for an end to the "slaughter" in Iraq as part of Holy Week

• Woman born and raised in Topeka home needs help to stay there

• Family remembers missing son on Palm Sunday, erects statue of Saint Michael the Archangel

• Washington teens host texting contest to raise money for cerebral palsy

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Rain and storms to continue through afternoon

• Good Morning Kansas St. Patrick's Day chat: Gena Terlizzi learns how to make spicy guacamole

• ABC News special "Where things stand" to highlight the progress and pitfalls of Iraq war

• K-State Ag Today: Monitoring nutrient levels along the food chain

• Thieves target pizza delivery man

• Construction planned for Kansas Avenue

• Want a longer life? Omega 3 is the fountain of cellular youth, experts say

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Luck o' the Irish not with us weatherwise

• 49 News Now: A Morning Update of News and Weather

Sunday, March 16

• Palm Sunday services hit close to home for Zapletal family

• Fill out your NCAA bracket! Play bracketology on ktka.com

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: We need a little Irish Luck

• Firefighter injured during early morning fire

• Topeka zoo operated differently

• K-State earns spot in NCAA tourney

• KU wins third straight Big 12 Tourney, knocks off Texas 84-74

• Kansas earns No. 1 seed

• Kansas Avenue gets an upgrade

• Kansas Global Impact: Jobs

• 49 ABC, Oprah team up to transform lives in Oprah's Big Give: Topeka

Saturday, March 15

• K-State keeps hope alive for NCAA tournament bid

• Lakin man killed in car crash

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Soggy Leprechauns

• Local business owner says Missouri's tax free weekend proposal good idea

• Easter bunny hops into Kansas

• Gift of love and art

• Tornado hits heart of downtown Atlanta

• House committee endorses proposed Kansas budget

• Go green for St. Patty's Day

• KU survives another Sprint Center scare, ousts A&M, 77-71 in semis

• Two arrested in Topeka prostitution sting

Friday, March 14

• Kansas State's last ditch efforts fail; Texas A&M moves on

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Windy and wet!

• Bush: Resolve, not government intervention, will repair weak economy

• Equal pay for Kansas educators may give state an edge in education

• 49 News Now - An evening update of news and weather

• Emporia schools face a crisis

• Despite slow first half, Jayhawks' strength seals victory over 'Huskers

• Division II NCAA women's basketball results

• Kansas, K-State journey towards Big 12 Championship

• Nation's highest court to rule on one of nation's strictest gun laws

• Airlines feel the pinch of rising gas prices, pass it on to travelers

• House committee endorses bills for state budget

• House gives first-round approval to tax bills

• Shawnee soldier arrested, crosses picket line to protest Westboro Baptist Church

• Dog sex case under review

• KU helps build up Greensburg's community

• KSU Prof: March Madness staggers workplace productivity, boosts morale

• Highland Park champs present principal with trophy

• Kansas health care bill narrowly passes

• Mascot fight pauses championship game

• Playwrite visits 49 News to preview autobiographical play

• Jayhawk pride abundant in Downtown Kansas City

• Congress hears military missteps, improvements in mental health

• Severe weather season is coming; know when you should take cover

• Bill allows Kansans to own automatic weapons

• 49 News Now - An afternoon update of news and weather

• Key to good health is all about how you look at life

• Topeka man convicted of murder, attempted murder

• Good Morning Kansas chat: Guild to gift 450 baby quilts to area hospitals

• 49 Storm Team Afternoon Forecast: Wet end to beautiful week

• NBAF request has governor rattled

• K-State Ag Today: Cutting back on fertilizer may reduce costs this year

• Debt is keeping Americans from saving for retirement; just when they need it the most

• Colorado schools throw out the report cards

• Marshmallow peeps re-enact Jesus's entrance into Jerusalem

• IPod Nano sparks more than music

• Controversial billboards taken down

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: A messy end to the workweek

• 49 News Now: A Morning Update of News and Weather

• Middle school students put Dr. Seuss to music

Thursday, March 13

• Trailer park residents meet with Junction City officials

• Students raise money for cancer

• On the ladies' side, Aggies down the Cyclones

• Funeral picketing bill on fast track in House committee

• Shooting victim reacts to assailant's guilty plea

• 49 News Now: An evening update of news and weather

• Black College Tour ready to hit the road

• Nebraska beats Missouri in a close game

• K-State "battle-tested and ready to play"

• A mission to remember

• KU prepares for either Missouri or Nebraska

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Increasing rain chance late Friday

• Chances of lightning striking you are pretty good

• Put it out or butt out

• Colorado works overtime to best Baylor

• Powerball approaching record jackpot ahead of Saturday's drawing

• KU tests emergency alert system

• Sheriff recommends charging boyfriend in bizarre toilet case

• Accused shooter pleads guilty

• 49 News Now - An afternoon update of news and weather

• Oklahoma State ousts Texas Tech in Big 12 tourney

• More Tyson fallout: Flint Hills feed lot closing

• EPA announces stricter air quality standards

• High school principal arrested in theft case

• Farm's noise pollution taking toll on farmers

• Breaking down teen STD statistics

• Lice plague Minnesota students

• Man marks milestone with blood

• Sebelius' journey to be illuminated at women's association luncheon

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Cooler with a renegade shower

• 49 News Now: A Morning Update of News and Weather

Wednesday, March 12

• K-State men looking to make the most of the Big 12 Tourney

• St. Patrick's Day parade security a priority

• OSU ends Jayhawks' Big 12 Championship run

• Easter Seals fundraiser

• Bizarre situation breaks in Ness City

• Two of Topeka's finest earn promotions

• No explanation in principal's arrest

• Slattery to challenge Roberts for U.S. Senate seat

• 49 News political analyst examines political sex scandals

• 49 News Now: An evening update of news and weather

• Topeka West students get a close-up look at the military

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Mostly cloudy and cooler weather returns

• Police hope pen will help you trick thieves

• Former Jayhawk Douglass on College Hall Of Fame ballot

• Hayden Wildcats enjoying that winning feeling

• Flood victim will be prepared next time

• Cycling cross country to raise affordable housing awareness

• No more bad roads

• Fire danger labeled "extremely high"

• Globetrotter sups with some lucky Topekans

• Cats drop OT heartbreaker to Cyclones

• Legislative session update: Where the bills are

• U.S. Capitol Building returns to business after plane violates restricted airspace

• 49 News Now - An afternoon update of news and weather

• St. Patrick's Day revelers to take parade in new direction

• Salina man arrested for 2007 murder of Manhattan man

• 11-year-old scores in school and on the court; UCLA watches

• Weight loss: Talking about it can help keep the pounds away

• Obama grabs Mississippi in ever-nastier Democratic race

• New York Governor announces resignation during public apology

• City council approves street improvement package

• Sentencing date set for woman accused of slaying mother-to-be

• Authorities believe terrorists involved in a crime wave sweeping English pastures

• Medical call involving woman stuck on toilet has her boyfriend on edge

• Floodsmart.gov offers free flood risk assessment for your property

• ABC Money Minute: Airlines report improved service

• K-State Ag Today: How to reform a lazy grazer

• Harlem Globetrotter takes it easy on GMK crew

• Arson suspect sought in house fire case

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Day 2 of our "spring sneak peek"

• 49 New Now: A morning update of news and weather

Tuesday, March 11

• Kansas upsets Nebraska in first round

• Boeing takes their beef to Capitol Hill

• 49 News Now: An evening update of news and weather

• St Patrick's Day parade route changed

• More fighting to do

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Another great day ahead

• 49 Crime Tracker: First quarter crime down

• Looking back at the '66 tornado

• Local kids prepare for the Easter bunny

• Sports body: Gender shouldn’t matter

• One Jayhawk, one Wildcat make Lombardi watch list

• Pro Day allows some Jayhawks to show off for scouts

• High gas bills could have several causes

• Jayhawks taking it one game at a time

• Brush fire danger very high

• State tests sirens in preparation for severe storms

• Fire department, businesses uneasy over roundabout

• 49 News Now - An afternoon update of news and weather

• Starbucks barista gives customer hope for a full life

• Two men charged in hip-hop artist’s murder

• Critic: No Country for Old Men worth renting, not buying

• KTKA 49 ABC invites public to help with Oprah's Big Give: Topeka

• Kansas cake artist rolls out fancy frosting techniques

• Kansas Supreme Court rules down funeral picketing law

• Man who put children in hot dryer found at hospital

• KU center empowers people to overcome disabilities in emergency situations

• Seven deadly sins for 21st Century

• KSU animal geneticist researches the secrets behind marbling in beef

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Lunch outside; It's sunny and mild

• 49 News Now: A Morning Update of News and Weather

Monday, March 10

• 'Tis the season for weather spotter training

• Angry shopper suing mall owners over segway

• 49 News Now: An evening update of news and weather

• KU's Collins gets a little Big 12 love

• Thieves strike laundry rooms

• Awards rain down on Beasley

• Check on property insurance before severe weather strikes

• Brush fire a harbinger of Spring

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Warmer weather...it's only a day away

• Big 12 end-of-season teams

• Emporia and Washburn women packing for Amarillo

• Former Kansas, NFL great Otto Schnellbacher dead at 84

• House from Hell transformed

• Clinton Lake has a dead fish problem

• Water supplied by military contractor linked to soldier illnesses

• Not everyone affected by looming recession

• Shield law discussed by state senators

• Tree clean up on Urish will affect traffic

• Play it Smart students give back

• Search under way for man who put children in dryer

• Boeing says it will protest $35B Air Force tanker award

• 501 transfer policy unchanged

• 49 News Now - An afternoon update of news and weather

• Thieves shortchanging apartment complexes across Topeka

• Population of state’s prisons in decline

• Wichita listed in top 5 cities for job seekers

• Woes arise after drinking water tests positive for numerous pharmaceuticals

• Despite band-aids, weak economy seems to be getting weaker

• Betting on death: Stranger-owned life insurance raises ethical, legal questions

• Firefighter hospitalized for possible smoke inhalation

• Presidential candidates chart next move in race for White House

• Music goes to the dogs so your living space doesn't have to

• As Michigan, Florida caucus fuss heats up, much focus still on Clinton's ad

• 10,000 B.C. struggles for right mood, historical cohesion

• Tree limb-toting robbers target pizza delivery driver

• Friends, family, UNC community memorialize slain student

• K-State Ag Today: Ranchers should expect 20 percent of bulls to be ineffective

• Part of Michael Vick's sentence pays off for his pit bulls

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Pleasant start to the workweek

• 49 News Now: A Morning Update of News and Weather

Sunday, March 9

• Golf Glut?

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Spring feel to much of the week

• Woman crowned Ms. Wheelchair Kansas

• KU recognizes Orange Bowl success

• Lawrence-Topeka commuters have detour ahead

• Emporia animals in need

• World Trade Center staircase finds new home

Saturday, March 8

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Gaining Sun, But Warmth Delayed Until Next Week

• Woman loses more than 150lbs in one year

• Smooth roads or new fire station? Citizens want both

• One smoke detector may not protect you from fire

• State senate adopts resolution on Air Force contract

• Inmates help kids make better choices

• Area students compete in egg drop at State Capitol

Friday, March 7

• The Locker Room Show: The fight for state bragging rights

• Sophia Spencer gets artsy

• Rent checks stolen from multiple Topeka apartment complexes

• The Locker Room Show: Some loose ends

• The Locker Room Show: College hoops preview

• Oprah's giving big to Topeka

• Police seeking public's help

• 49 News Now: An evening update of news and weather

• Library withheld papers on Clinton pardons

• U.S. troops suffer hearing loss in record numbers

• Bush predicts consumers will soon turn America's economy around

• KU Med finalizes affiliation with University of Kansas Hospital

• Help make Kansas government more efficient

• House Taxation Committee endorses business tax bill

• Congressman blames FAA for airline safey lapse

• Marion Jones enters federal prison, begins 6 months behind bars

• "Parasitic" relationship alleged in Schneider case

• Charges filed against man who stole tips, ran over good samaritan in Missouri

• Widow remembers firefighter husband

• Lawrence nurse credits self-breast exams for early cancer detection

• Tennessee campus locked down as police pursue a robbery suspect

• One of world's top secret agents dies at age 93

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Winter for 24 more hours!

• Pain at the pump as gas prices shoot up

• Stull Road closes for bridge repairs

• 49 News Now - An afternoon look at news and weather

• Topeka apartment complexes report stolen rent payments

• Acne may be controlled by eliminating dairy from diet

• Debilitating migraines strike women three times more often than men

• Presidential candidates play doctor on the campaign trail

• Police search for woman who sprayed 3-year-old with power hose

• Good Samaritan robbed by seemingly-pregnant woman

• Work of art is more than just eye candy

• 49 News' Pump Patrol

• Human foot hoax just a taxidermist's joke

• Police urge motorists to use caution, abide by Phase III proceedures

• Senate adopts resolution on Air Force tanker contract

• Guidelines chart out safest plan for prescribed rangeland burns

• Teacher notices 4-year-old acting tipsy; parent arrested

• Study on colonoscopies shows doctors what they sometimes don't see

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: A.M. snow, then blustery/cold

• 49 News Now: A Morning Update of News and Weather

Thursday, March 6

• Thursday prep tournament action

• Internet draws visitors to libraries

• Lady Hornets fall in MIAA Tourney

• Lady Blues roll into semis with win over Griffons

• Turn your cell phone into gold

• Copper theft in Pott County

• City approval could put Junction City residents out of homes

• 49 News Now: An evening update of news and weather

• Turgeon returns to Allen with the Aggies

• Getting up close and personal with bats

• The Cat in the Hat comes back

• Little Apple air service getting beefed up

• Car crashes cost Kansas economy millions every year

• Milk labeling issue dead in Legislature

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Another Arctic front blasts in tonight

• Two-time liver recipient pleads guilty to third DUI charge

• Man tried for putting kids in dryer

• Chase suspect faces charges in Shawnee County, Atlanta, Ga.

• Alley sinks to new low

• 49 News Now - An afternoon update of news and weather

• KSU's Senior Night even more memorable for soon-to-be wedded Wildcat

• Woman shares message that stretches beyond basketball challenge

• Proposed ‘Amanda’s Law’ hits roadblock

• Full bellies only one of many benefits of school's quiet lunch program

• Olathe city workers discover dead body

• Humorous hypothetical pairs Clinton, Obama

• Girl shot in head remains unconscious

• Study touches on potentially dire consequences of high-priced drugs

• K-State Ag Today: It's worth the cost of fertlizer

• Age is relative to 101-year-old runner

• Consumer demand hurtles rock at ethanol's reputation

• Topeka man dies in accident on Gage Blvd.

• Local woman injured in four-vehicle crash gets health update

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Cool, but pleasant

• Coal plant bill passes, but veto looms

• 49 News Now: A Morning Update of News and Weather

Wednesday, March 5

• Wednesday's state prep tournament games

• High-speed chase disrupts rush hour

• K-State claims Big 12 title with win over KU

• Greensburg's spirits raised by pep rally

• Topekan says City Council key to success of riverfront development

• 49 News Now: An evening update of news and weather

• March Friend to Friend survivor

• Puppies rescued from freezing cold

• NABC District 12 teams announced

• Wildcats clinch a tournament bye, how the Big 12 shapes up

• First round of the 5A state tourney

• NE Kansas emergency workers meet in Topeka

• Lawmakers make themselves example of physical fitness

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Less wind for Thursday

• Catholic Charities buys Let's Help building

• Air Force explains Airbus choice over Boeing

• National Guard raises estimate for winter storm damage

• Elmhurst gets health checkup

• 49 News Now - An afternoon look at news and weather

• Thanks to one teen, California town will observe "No Cussing Week"

• Banks raising fees, but you might not have ever known

• Goodyear announces temporary shut-down of division

• Market trends toward smaller cars as gas prices keep soaring

• Research on hormone therapy raises new concerns over cancer

• Topeka organization helps decrease over paw-pulation

• Salmonella woes fuel recall of Aunt Jemima pancake mix

• Record snowfall hits Arkansas

• Shooting sends man to the hospital

• How Clinton got her groove back

• K-State Ag Today: Think of gross return when chosing stocker cattle method

• Just how big was Tyson to Emporia?

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Clouds around with a few flurries/sprinkles

• 49 News Now: A Morning Update of News and Weather

Tuesday, March 4

• KSU tops CU in Senior home finale

• Lawsuit could cost Manhattan $15.5 million

• Repave streets or build a fire station? The Council waits

• Leading in Secret: A follow-up

• 49 News Now: An evening update of news and weather

• Highland Park's back-to-back dreams close to reality

• McCain clinches Republican nomination

• 49 News web poll has congressional candidate on the defensive

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: A few snow showers on Wednesday

• Jayhawk seniors make a statement in last home game

• At-risk kids need more money

• How long IS the tail of a zong?

• Modern technology helps save ancient languages

• University considers domestic partner benefits

• Appeals court upholds Cosmosphere founder's conviction, sentence

• Fast food as a way to raise funds

• After a 100 year absence, a welcome critter is back in the state

• Combi recalls thousands of child car seats

• 49 News Now - An afternoon update of news and weather

• Campaign contributions uncovered

• Court: Temporary tags must comply with each states' law

• Born to read: Reading prodigy wows parents, doctor

• As Clinton hopes to knock Obama on heels, both candidates get nostalgic

• Man gets life in prison after bludgeoning mother to death

• Democratic candidates' health care plans shows susceptibility to public will

• Skipping breakfast could cause you to pack on the pounds, study suggests

• New 101 Dalmatians DVD shows Disney is about constantly improving

• Alternative or gas-saving transportation looks more and more appealing

• K-State Ag Today: The truth about meeting the Angus beef qualification

• Kansas delegation unhappy with Airbus decision

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: A pleasant one before flurries, wind Wednesday

• Alleged Last Call gunman faces more than 14 years

• 49 News Now: A Morning Update of News and Weather

Monday, March 3

• Jayhawks roll over Texas Tech

• 17-month-old child has impressive skill

• RCPD announces saturation patrol

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Less wind for Tuesday

• A hard look at Obama

• 49 News Now: An evening update of news and weather

• State testing begins in Kansas

• Gaining citizenship leaves some speechless

• Pew Center gives Kansas B-minus on government performance

• Price of oil breaks new record, has far-reaching consequences

• Missouri teacher arrested after assaulting student

• Kansas City man targets state parks for light pollution

• Superdelegates reap campaign donations

• One injured in rollover south of Topeka

• Hormone label debate

• State treasurer under attack for TV ads

• MIAA women's basketball postseason honors announced

• Let's Help sells off building to get back on its feet

• OSHA to inspect combustable dust in plants following fatal Georgia blast

• Beasley named Big 12 Rookie of the Week

• Rush shares Big 12 Player of the Week honors

• Kansas State Fair announces new attractions, lightning thumbs wanted

• Topeka girl returns to school after wheelchair found

• 49 News Now - An afternoon update of news and weather

• Company helps homeowners choose foreclosure

• Stakes high in Tuesday's Democratic primaries, deadline set for nomination

• Iran President Ahmadinejad makes unprecedented visit to Iraq

• Presidential candidates make the most of weekend before primaries

• Roy Williams' crew regains top spot in AP poll

• Topeka's TARC plans playground accessible to all

• Christians around the world enter a "carbon fast" for Lent

• Presidential race heats up for Democrats on eve of Texas, Ohio primaries

• As mortgage crisis gets uglier, government, lenders look to stem problem

• Lend a helping hand, adopt a pet

• Students set to take state assessments

• K-State Ag Today: Sorghum solution to pesky, persistent weeds

• Motorist Alert: Portion of Southeast Croco Road closed

• If money means political success, candidates should be courting Shawnee Co.

• Blues artist Kelly Hunt teams up with poet to help others find their voice

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: A blustery start to the workweek

• 49 News Now: A morning update of news and weather

Sunday, March 2

• Home Show ends; Topekan wins HDTV from 49 News

• Drastic changes create wacky weather in Northeast Kansas

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Snow tonight, then clearing on Monday

• Dr. Seuss's birthday bash

• Buffalo, it's what's for dinner

• 49 Storm Team Severe Weather Update: Strong storms to rapidly develop this afternoon

Saturday, March 1

• Kansas avenges earlier loss to K-State, moves into first-place tie in Big 12

• 49 Storm Team Forecast: Rapidly Changing Weather!

• Hayden boys win sub-state championship

• St. Marys wins 2A sub-state championship

• Washburn Rural boy's team falls in sub-state championship

• Holton girls head to state finals

• State bowling comes to Gage Bowl

• KU women lose fourth straight game

• Lady Blues, Icabods fall on the road

• Hornets fall at home, Townsend sets record

• Lady Hornets still in chase for MIAA title with victory

• Fiesta Mexicana King, Queen candidates get under way

• Local church hosts annual biscuits and gravy breakfast

• Home Show features energy efficient solutions

• Car washing is important after recent snow storms

• Boeing loses out on Air Force contract

• Regional airport bill goes to governor

• Nancy Boyda prepares for first defense of 2nd District seat

• Former congressman interested in Senate; engineer Jones campaigns

• Lehning leads No. 21 Kansas State past Missouri, 81-52

• Shelter fees to rise in Shawnee County

• Linwood girl shot in head has surgery