Hot air balloons all a glow at Lake Shawnee

Friday, Sept. 5, 2008

The Annual Huff 'n Puff event is filling the air at Lake Shawnee with beautiful colors. Watch video.

Go Red event to emphasize risk women face of failing heart

Friday, Sept. 5, 2008

49 News Anchor Gena Terlizzi speaks with Lou Irwin, from Go Red For Women, about a Ladies Night Out for heart health. Who will be giving guidance on reducing the risk of heart disease. Watch video.

United Way re-organizes strategy to reach $6 million goal in tough economy

Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008

$6 dollars, that's how much money the United Way says it needs to raise to help local families in need. But is it possible to reach that goal in this rough economy? 49 News Reporter Marshanna Hester explains the new fundraising strategy the United Way is using to achieve its goal. Watch video.

Spice up your weekend with India Fest

Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008

Nothing to do this weekend? Rama and Rajini offer you a visit to India without leaving Topeka. Find out when and where. Watch video.

Horns for health: Renowned brass band to play in Topeka

Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008

49 News Anchor Gena Terlizzi speaks with Carolyn Zimmerman, with the Marian Clinic, about an upcoming benefit concert. What's so special about the performers. Watch video.

Friends of Bethany Place take their parking lot petition online

Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008

A judge said no parking lot, but the city is appealing. Why leaders one neighborhood association says the city should not be allowed to use taxpayers money to help their cause. Watch video.

Washburn launches "Can Emporia" campaign

One university will earn bragging rights, but the real winners will be hungry families

Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008

A friendly rivalry between two local colleges could add up to thousands of cans of food for Let's Help. How "Can Emporia" can make a difference for local pantries all over the Capital City. Watch video.

Many join together to leave a mark on the community

Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008

A stroke of one tool is leaving a neighborhood forever marked. 49 News Reporter Jessica Drew explains why it's so important for Chesney Park to create an everlasting memorial. Watch video.

A block party for hundreds, brings together the community

Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008

El Shaddai Ministries brought out the community for a day of fun and fellowship. Watch video.

Pow wow offers educational experience hard to beat

Friday, Aug. 29, 2008

Local children learned a lesson about Native American culture today. A group of 700 students gathered at Lake Shawnee for Education Day of the Pow Wow. What they heard from different experts on the topic. Watch video.

Aaron Douglas Art Fair offers artists venue, community culture

Friday, Aug. 29, 2008

49 News Anchor Gena Terlizzi interviews Eddie Saldanha, a featured artist at an annual art fair held in the Capital City. Find out about the man behind the fair's name and how you can see some of the best local works of art. Watch video.

Great Mural Wall project progresses; community invited to help paint

Friday, Aug. 29, 2008

You can lend a brush stroke to a community work of art. The second panel is almost complete on this ongoing project. Learn what this mural represents and how you can help out. Watch video.

Community center holds fundraiser to raise dough

Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008

Today, hungry Topekans helped a struggling community center to stay open. 49 News Reporter Lindsey Elliott found out why they needed the dough and why a local business is helping give back in such hard economic times. Watch video.

Group opens door for Topekans struggling with pet ownership

Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008

Giving up a family pet can be heartbreaking. One newly launched Topeka organization hopes to prevent the loss and heartbreak and give shelter to a furry friend in need as well as peace of mind to owners. Find out how. Read story.

Raising funds with a country beat

Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008

Find out how you can help sick children in the Northeast Kansas area. Watch video.