District Attorney seeks a life sentence to a convicted rapist

Friday, Sept. 5, 2008

After five hours of deliberation, jury finds defendant guilty. Find out what was one major difficulty of the case. Read story.

GPS for a keg? It could keep a thief from illegally cashing in

Friday, Sept. 5, 2008

Liquor distributors and store owners are fighting back against this unusual crime. Just how much money dishonest people can make off of one 18-pound keg. Watch video.

Criminal forces way into home, steals property

Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008

A criminal disrupted a Topeka home overnight, threatening the residents with a gun. What happened next and how common this type of crime has been recently. Plus, how you can help police solve this crime. Read story.

Police to conduct a DUI saturation patrols in Junction City

Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008

The purpose of the DUI saturation patrols is not to harass motorists but to increase safety. Find out when such patrols will be conducted and what intoxicated motorists could face. Read story.

Lawrence police urge KU students to take safety into their own hands

At least six cars broken into on campus; how to decrease your risk of car vandalism

Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008

Lawrence police are working to keep the University of Kansas students safe. 49 News Reporter Jesse Fray explains what police are doing today to help students steer clear of danger while in Lawrence. Watch video.

Suspect leads police on chase in Southeast Topeka

Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008

The chase ended after about 10 minutes. Why police attempted to pull over the vehicle. Plus, who they found behind the wheel. Read story.

Gunman shoots man, takes his car

Friday, Aug. 29, 2008

A man is shot, and then says his car stolen. How you can help police solve this crime. Watch video.

Student Social Security numbers stolen

Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008

K-State says no one has reported any problems after Social Security numbers were stolen from a car. Watch video.

Woman says gymnastics coach assaulted her

Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008

A Topeka gymnastics teacher has been arrested in connection with a sexual assault at a gym. Watch video.

Keg heists in Lawrence costing beer drinkers

Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008

Crooks have a new target, beer kegs. But 49 News Reporter Jesse Fray found out it's not the booze they're after. Watch video.

Family pet tortured, suspect sought

Friday, Aug. 22, 2008

A sick and disturbing crime has left a Kansas family without their pet. Sandra Olivas shows us how the family is coping after their cat was burned so badly, it had to be put to sleep. Watch video.

KHP troopers' new vantage point may prompt some to drive more carefully

Friday, Aug. 22, 2008

Naughty drivers now have more to look out for on the highway than just the average patrol car. 49 News Reporter Jesse Fray shows us how the Kansas Highway Patrol is using a big, yet unusual tool, to help track down drivers breaking the law. Watch video.

State hospital worker arrested in connection with sex offender escape

Friday, Aug. 22, 2008

Authorities have arrested a Larned State Hospital staff member who is suspected of aiding the escape of a sex offender (pictured here) convicted of a crime in Shawnee County. What the facility says it will be improving to prevent a such an escape in the future. Read story.

Lowering the drinking age: Local reaction

Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008

There's mixed reaction from local universities on discussing the 21 drinking age. Read story.

Preliminary hearing sets trial date for Christopher Hall

Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008

Find out what charges he's facing in connection with the death of Nacole Winter. Read story.