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49 News at 10:00

July 4, 2008

Topeka Police are investigating a Fourth of July shooting that sent one woman to the hospital. Meanwhile Lawrence police are looking for the man who killed a KU law student. Who he is and why he isn't unfamiliar with law enforcement. Emporia residents usher in the holiday without the usual bangs and booms. Find out why their fireworks display was nixed. Plus, why fireworks mean more than just a celebration to tornado-ravaged Chapman. How eating watermelon could save men a trip to the doctor. Growing your own veggies can help cut grocery costs. A few things you need to know before taking vegetables from the garden to the dinner table. Local baseball players took the diamond today as the Great Plains Shootout's pool play wrapped up. Who the Topeka Stars defeated and what's next for them. Plus, some showers and thunderstorms move in over the next 72 hours. When the best chance of rain is.

49 News at 6:00

July 4, 2008

A KU student was killed this morning and now police are looking for the suspect. Who he is and why this isn't his first run-in with the law. Plus, high gas prices don't just cost you. How the soaring prices are costing thousands of dollars for your local gas stations. And, from parades to turtle races -- how Topeka celebrates the Fourth of July. Plus, how eating watermelon could save men a trip to the doctor. How a husband and wife team is helping improve their neighborhood. The Topeka Stars were in action tonight at the Great Plains Shootout. How they fared against the Texas Stix. And, who took home the Mustard Belt at the Nathan's Hot Dog eating contest. Mother Nature might bring some of her fireworks to the Independence Day celebration. When storms could move into the area.

49 News at 11:00

July 4, 2008

A KU student is dead and police are asking for your help. Learn who police are looking for and where the body was found. Plus, find out why emergency dispatchers say using your cell phone to call 911 might not be the best idea. And an early morning standoff...Learn why coaxing out the suspect was a scarier situation than usual. There's a lesson to be learned after a shocking hate crime is exposed. If you and your family are celebrating the 4th of July at home, there are some things Topeka Fire and Police Departments want you to remember. A patriotic flavor to this week's Brown Bag concert in Topeka, from a band that's been around, in one form or another for decades. In weather, the weather will cooperate very nicely for the various fireworks celebrations across the area. A strange sign on a home in Lenexa, Kansas is getting a lot of negative attention.

Good Morning Kansas

July 4, 2008

A hate crime stirs up more hatred. Find out the shocking reason an expert says we shouldn't be so quick to criticize. Meals on wheels is desperate for volunteers. Learn how you can help save a life by delivering a hot meal. Lawrence Police are asking for your help. Topeka Police held a standoff with a federal fugitive.
Emergency officials say you shouldn't call 911 from your cell phone. Researchers at K-State are breeding malarial mosquitoes for a good reason. Learn the goal behind the creation of the P-20 Education Council. In weather, a near perfect day for your 4th of July! A strange sign on a home in Lenexa, Kansas is getting a lot of negative attention. Learn how costly your cookout could be this 4th of July. Check the ground beef before you make your burgers. Some is being recalled. In sports, find out about the football Jayhawks' new nest.

Offender Re-entry Topeka Roundtable

July 19, 2007

The Topeka Community Roundtable discussed mental health this week. Karla Biber and Ann Parrott-Anderson from the HOPE Connection at Valeo were the keynote speakers. Listen in as the roundtable discusses different levels of mental illness and the issue of homelessness. These two women travel around Topeka meeting homeless people. Learn why they say, for some people, homelessness is a preferred way of life.

The Capitol Report

University maintenance and health care

Scott Rothschild and Gena Terlizzi join Joel Mathis to discuss House Speaker Melvin Neufeld's proposal to charge local communities more for Regents university maintenance. Plus: What's going on in health care?

49 Sports Special

2006 Countdown to Kickoff

For the first time since 2003, the Wildcats are back in a Bowl Game and tonight face 16th-ranked Rutgers in the inaugural Texas Bowl. We've got a great show for you tonight, we'll talk to K-State players, coaches, we'll talk X's and O's and even bring in the legendary old ballcoach himself, Bill Snyder, later in the show. No matter what the outcome here tonight, it's a special year for first year Head Coach Ron Prince and the Cats. After being picked last by many college football experts during the pre-season, here's a look back at how the Kansas State Wildcats defied the odds.

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