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October 10, 2008
Posted Friday, Oct. 10, 2008
Another morning of heavy selling as stock prices continue to swing all over the board. What exactly is a stock market crash and are we there? Plus, how a home invasion victim fought back to protect his home, and what damage he suffered. Who one charity is targeting and why they might not be able to help some families hit hard by the economy. KU football fans are being asked to stop yelling an obscene chant at football games. How coach Mark Mangino is getting the message across. Some visitors to Topeka were thinking pink Thursday. Why they're encouraging some people to write their names on a pink fire truck. It used to be that at planting time, crop farmers had to pick a single seeding rate, and apply that to an entire field but not anymore. K-State Ag Today's Jeff Wichman tells us about the latest in precision agriculture. A silver lining in these stormy economic times. The slowdown has brought some relief to Americans. ABC 's Sharyn Alfonsi has how the costs of filling up your car and your shopping cart have suddenly gotten a lot lower. Plus, Mother Nature may put a damper on your plans Sunday. Where in Kansas could be the first to see rain drops?
October 8, 2008
Posted Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008
A late night fire had firefighters working until the early morning. Undecided voters posed their questions in the second presidential debate. How Topekans are learning how other voters think. How cleaning up code violations is making a comeback in one Topeka neighborhood. Plus, the science of quoting movies. Why people are using scripted lines in real life. USD 501 failed to make the grade on the Annual Yearly Progress report. Find out why they originally thought they had. The last cutting of alfalfa needs to be well-timed. Jeff Wichman explains why time is of the essence in today's K-State Ag Today. Mary Alice Scheer with Step Out Walk to Fight Diabetes helps us understand the need to fight diabetes and tells us that this weekend's event is much more than a walk. Find out what else is happening. And, the rest of the week into the weekend is shaping up to be great for getting outside and being productive. When rains may put a damper on your weekend plans.
October 7, 2008
Posted Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008
The Topeka city council may discontinue TV broadcasts of its meetings. Why one Topeka man says the meetings need to be seen and heard. Plus, what the Topeka water plant wants $1 million of your tax dollars for. And, why stores put Christmas items on the shelves so early and who's already buying. Topeka Public Schools has big plans for land at I-70 and MacVicar. Find out why they want the land and how much it will cost. A key strategy to reducing costs in any farm or ranch operation is to eliminate waste. K-State Ag Today's Jeff Wichman has how precision sprayers have become ruthlessly efficient. All eyes will be on Wall Street once again today. Many Asian markets evened out this morning. But Japan's Nikkei closed at a five-year low, as the panic that swept through Europe and the United States Monday hit Tokyo. In weather, cooler nights, but dry weather for the week ahead. When the next chance for rain comes.
October 6, 2008
Posted Monday, Oct. 6, 2008
Foreclosures nationwide are causing the economy to suffer. How it's actually helping some people. Plus, many folks are looking for more frugal options when it comes to shopping. Where they're turning to, that's as close as their own neighborhood. And, the obstacle one KU soccer player works to overcome every day. There's a good chance that you haven't seen every single insect Kansas has to offer. K-State Ag Today' Jeff Wichman introduces us to someone who can help identify the more bizarre bugs. Election Day is 29 days away. How one convenience store is tallying vote from coffee. Plus, how many more days you have left to register to vote in Shawnee County. And, wet weather is in store for Northeast Kansas today. How long will it last? Find out from Meteorologist Craig Gold.
October 3, 2008
Posted Friday, Oct. 3, 2008
How one business man is fighting the financial crisis. Plus, why it's important to look at the 501 School District Code of Ethics. And, what candy is being sold in the Capital City that isn't safe for you to eat. The gloves were off, and the candidates went toe-to-toe in Thursday night's vice presidential debate. How our Voice of the Voter panel is reacting to the showdown. The crisis on Wall Street is impacting almost every segment of the economy. K-State Ag Today's Jeff Wickman visits with an agricultural economist about what farmers and ranchers can expect. Meals on Wheels recipients got a special treat Thursday. Why they had special guests delivering their meals. In weather, the weekend will be breezy but warm. Storms roll in late Sunday, but there's a better chance for storms in the seven-day.
October 2, 2008
Posted Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008
The bailout bill has passed through the senate but is waiting for House action. The doubts that still exists. And, what makes one Northeast Kansas city more recession proof than the rest. Plus, why the Capital City would likely have a hard time with a major population increase. One Topeka neighborhood looks better than it did Tuesday. Who worked to build a park and how they were able to get the whole job done in one day. It wasn't too long ago that the biggest technological advancement on a tractor or combine was a CD player. Now, many producers regularly use satellite technology to help them become more efficient. Tonight is the vice presidential debate. It will be their only chance to face each other. What the candidates have on the line. And, find out what the weather will bring this weekend in the full forecast.
October 1, 2008
Posted Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008
The Senate will take its turn today at restoring confidence in the nation's financial markets. A re-tooled version of the rescue bill that failed in the House will come up for a vote tonight. ABC's Rachel Martin has how top senators are pushing hard to avoid another embarrassment The reason behind a raid at Deep Pockets bar in Topeka, and what the district attorney wants to see done. Plus, how long it took for a deteriorated house come crashing down. And, how 3,700 Fort Riley soldiers are coping just days before their deployments to Iraq. Winter months can be green too. How you can sprout some color during those gray months, with a few hardy flowers. Why shouldn't science be fun? Why a group of Boy Scouts is making a fizzy mess. And, a cold front moves into the area, dropping temperatures, but it'll be short-lived. When warmer weather will enter the forecast.
September 30, 2008
Posted Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008
On Wall Street, investors are bargain hunting after Monday's unprecedented sell-off. Why it's likely to be a long time before Wall Street is "easy street" again. And, your age will determine how you respond to the market. If you are 61 years old, you might consider taking some of your investments out of the market. What to do if you are 21. Plus, how to deal with the emotional effects of the crisis on Wall Street. And, which criminals one special group is getting off the streets. Ranchers and farmers are, first and foremost, business owners. K-State Ag Today's Jeff Wichman has how Kansas State University offers an intensive, online course to help producers fine-tune their business acumen. The weather will remain dry and mild. When the next chance of rain comes.
September 29, 2008
Posted Monday, Sept. 29, 2008
Members of Congress are preparing to vote on a new version of the bailout bill. How lawmakers spent the weekend- hammering out this compromise. Plus, why some say no matter who foots the bill on the Wanamaker project citizens will still have to pay. And, what's new with Topeka's Great Mural Wall. Plus what not to wear when you go cast your vote in the general election. A film legend has passed on. We remember the life and work of Paul Newman. Plus, what topped the weekend Box Office. And, we have your ag report from K-State's Jeff Wichman. And, the summer-like temperatures are gone. Just how cool the nights will get from now on.
September 25, 2008
Posted Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008
Graffiti is plaguing some areas in Topeka, but neighbors are now getting some help. Who's pitching in to cover it up. Plus, who's helping grandparents brush up on their parenting skills. And, sugar, butter and 9,000 granny smith apples. Why the Fort Riley community is pounding out the pies and whose secret recipe they're using. Nitrogen fertilizer can be tricky to work with. K-State Ag Today's Jeff Wichman has how in addition to making sure you apply the right amount, farmers also need to consider the timing of their applications. Now is the time for small businesses in Kansas to get ready for the holiday season. But it'll be a little different this year. How the credit crunch and other global factors are impacting Kansas retailers. Seventy-six trombones led the big parade.Why rival schools hit the field with their bands. Plus, summer hangs on. How long 80-degree temperatures will stick around.
