An extra kick in your garden for years to come!

Saturday, July 19, 2008

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

Saving big on ticketed events

Saturday, July 19, 2008

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

Tiffany turns 40 at Topeka zoo

Saturday, July 19, 2008

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

Cyclists coast into the capital city

Saturday, July 19, 2008

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

Women empowered by the outdoors

Saturday, July 19, 2008

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

Kansas jobless rate steady at 4.4 percent

Friday, July 18, 2008

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

Many Topeka neighborhoods are car dependent

Friday, July 18, 2008

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

Why buying gas in bulk won't save you money

Friday, July 18, 2008

Sam's Club, Costco and other wholesale stores have made bulk buying the way to go to save money, but it won't save you money on everything. Find out why you're better off sticking with the single-serving size, when it comes to gallons of gas. Watch video.

Booming economy compensates for financial setbacks

Friday, July 18, 2008

The state's city and county highway funds are getting major cutbacks due to less money collected by gas tax. So why isn't Riley County feeling the pinch? Watch video.

Family gets creative with rebuilding after tornado

K-State preps for fall semester classes

Friday, July 18, 2008

Five weeks after the Manhattan tornado, some families are just starting to rebuild. 49 News Manhattan Reporter Annette Lawless finds out how families are rebuilding differently and what K-State's biggest concern is before classes start. Watch video.

The best deal on mulch in the city!

Friday, July 18, 2008

If you spent a lot of money this year mulching your latest landscaping project, you may have spent too much. Find out where you can really get a good deal on mulch, and help save the environment, right here in Topeka. Watch video.

Community generosity brings improved mobility to Ray Santin

Friday, July 18, 2008

Out with the old and in with the new. Learn how a wish years in the making finally came true for one of our Community Keeps Giving recipients. Watch video.

Dollar store handy when throwing party

Friday, July 18, 2008

Summer is a time for parties and those costs add up fast. But they don't have to. 49's Jessica Drew has a money stretching secret on where to shop to save big on a bridal or baby shower. Watch video.

Volunteer on the go even in retirement

Friday, July 18, 2008

For most people, retirement is a time to take a break. But one local man is working harder than ever as a volunteer. 49 News Anchor Sophia Spencer shows us how he's making a difference and why he was named an outstanding volunteer by the United Way. Watch video.

Fort Riley Desert Training: Day 6

Battle-ready warriors stay on high alert

Friday, July 18, 2008

Little rest. Little luck shaving. I haven't changed my clothes in three days. Life as a soldier is anything but glamorous. During the final days of my assignment, I find out what difficulties the troops encounter on and off of patrol, and how rest is not something that comes easy, especially when dressed in "full battle rattle." Watch video.