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Wake up with Good Morning Kansas, our morning news show with anchor Jessica Lovell and meteorologist Blake Smith.
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October 10, 2008
Posted Friday, Oct. 10, 2008
This Topekan defends his home with a knife. Why he feels bad for hurting the intruder. Plus, the nation's financial fiasco could be causing you to have a mental meltdown. How to keep your brain from breaking down as you watch Wall Street washout. Shawnee County boasts a very low number of uninsured residents. How many don't have insurance and why those who do are worried. A lesson learned last Christmas has one charity changing focus this year. Who they're targeting and why they might not be able to help some families hit hard by the economy. Some people living in Greensburg could become homeless, again. Why, if people can't leave these FEMA homes, it will cost them. The U.S. government could have been listening to your private phone calls. Why intelligence officers were listening in on ordinary American conversations. Film Critic Keith Van Sickle reviews "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist." Learn why fans of Michael Cera will enjoy this flick. And, get the weather forecast for your weekend throughout this episode.
October 8, 2008
Posted Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008
Undecided voters posed their questions Tuesday night in the second presidential debate. How Topekans are watching the candidates closely and learning how other voters think. Plus, Topeka City Council decides Sumner School will go on the auction block, but Community First says not so fast. How they are trying to stop the sale. 60 million adults in this country are considered obese. Why the best way to combat the problem is to just get moving and just how much exercise a week is need for most adults. How cleaning up code violations is making a comeback in one Topeka neighborhood. The financial failure is hitting pocketbooks across the country. How the crisis is causing people to suffer physically and mentally. The financial rescue bill won't just bail out banks; it's also expected to benefit taxpayers and businesses. Why local critics say some of the bill's provisions are unnecessary and will cost taxpayers too much. Americans aren't the only ones tuning into the presidential debates.Who else is following the race and what they have to say about this historical election year. Today, in Good Morning Kansas’ Breakfast Chat, Gena Terlizzi speaks with John Weber, who talks about how you can get a taste of different cultures. Tap into this story to learn more about the Saints Peter and Paul Ethnic Food Festival. Plus, learn about who is combining fitness and philanthropy and how local children will benefit. Plus, your local weather forecast can be found throughout this episode.
October 7, 2008
Posted Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008
In this edition of Good Morning Kansas, Topeka City Council may discontinue TV broadcasts of its meetings. Why this Topeka man says the meetings need to be seen and heard. Plus, the Topeka water plant wants $1 million from the city budget. Why they need the money and why the move won't raise your taxes. Money is tight these days, but what would you do if you were asked use ten dollars to help someone. Why a Credit Union is giving out tens and asking customers to pay it forward. It seems like Christmas shows up earlier each year. Why stores put Christmas items on the shelves so early, and why some in Topeka are already buying. Plus, a Kansas mother and her daughter are dead after their car stalled on train tracks. How neighbors are coming together after the tragic accident. New technology from Ford lets parents control how their teens drive, and it's not just with a camera. What new features are keeping track of your teen. 49 News' Craig Gold speaks with Andrea Koker, who tells us what the Festival of Speed is all about and how you can enjoy the festival for free or little cost. 49 News Anchor Gena Terlizzi is joined on the set of Good Morning Kansas by Ruth Maus, who talks about the Pet Assistance Network of Topeka. Who can take advantage of this organization's services.
October 3, 2008
Posted Friday, Oct. 3, 2008
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. After we asked questions a recalled candy was pulled from the shelves. How the possibly tainted candy slipped past state inspection. K-State gets wired. How their Veterinary School is going paperless and why students say its helping their grades. The failing economy means it's going to be harder for you to get a car. What one used car salesman is doing to fight the financial crisis. Drops in stocks have Kansans confused about where to put their money. Why one lending institution in Topeka is actually seeing more business. It will be the only Kansas school that has one. Find out which elementary school is getting a new tornado safe room and where the money is coming from. In this edition of Good Morning Kansas' Breakfast Chat, Philicia McKee, executive director of Keep America Beautiful, explains how the group is keeping the Capital City beautiful. Plus, Meteorologist Craig Gold laces up the skates and shows us how fits in with the stars of Disney's High School Musical on Ice. He delivers some amazing moves and the weather forecast.
October 2, 2008
Posted Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008
The Senate says Yes to a new bailout bill. The bill's amendments and how Kansas senators voted on the plan. Plus, one Northeast Kansas city could be more recession proof than the rest. How most Junction City business are handing the failing economy. There are a lot of efforts going on around Topeka to help the city grow, but would Topeka's infrastructure support a large population increase? 49 News Reporter Kendall Jones explains why such an increase could be a problem for Topeka. A year after the famous pilot Steve Fosset vanished a new search ensues. What this hiker found that could be a trace for searchers to follow. How Fort Riley is getting soldiers ready for life among Iraqis. Where volunteers are making Topeka look a little nicer and why the work only took one day. Credit is frozen and that's making it difficult for students to get loans for school. We ask our money experts where you should go first if you need help paying for college. 49 News Anchor Gena Terlizzi speaks with the music director for the Topeka Festival Singers. Find out how the group will kick-off its season and its 25th year in the Capital City. Learn which children's books have earned top honors in Emporia. And how the authors are going to celebrate. The skies over Northeast Kansas will be sunny and dry. How long we can expect these conditions to last.
October 1, 2008
Posted Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008
Congress has decided to act sooner than anticipated. When the Senate will vote on a plan to save the U-S economy. Plus, police raid a local bar. The reason behind the bust and what the district attorney wants to see done. The Topeka City Council Tuesday night approved a change tonight that could speed up the development process in Topeka. Find out what they changed. 3,700 members of the 2nd Heavy Brigade Combat Team will deploy to Iraq over the next several days. 49 News Anchor Ben Bauman reports on the pomp and parading that went on during the team's deployment ceremony. Animal cruelty strikes a Lawrence neighborhood. What brought one cat owner to tears. A new report says many older Americans lack proper care in nursing homes. What families can do to protect their loved ones and which nursing homes are having the most problems. 49 News Anchor Gena Terlizzi speaks with Marie Plinsky, with the Topeka Art Guild. Learn how you can support children's art workshops and bring a piece of Kansas home. Plus, find out how many more cool nights are ahead of a warm-up. Meteorologist Craig Gold has your weather forecast throughout this episode.
September 30, 2008
Posted Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008
The bailout bill fails and the Dow tumbles. What's next for the financial crisis and how Kansas lawmakers voted on the rescue plan. Why one local economic professors says the effects of the housing crisis could send the United States into a great economic recession. What this economic and political turmoil is doing to the price of gasoline. Which criminals one special group is getting off the streets, and the unusual relationship it has with the bad guys. Talk about "winging it." Why this wedding was nearly ruined by high water and how Kansans saved the day. The economic crisis hit the big fish first but is now stealing from the little fish. How small business owners are getting an unwelcome lesson in trickle-down economics. Heart disease is being associated with depression. What experts are recommending patients to do and why it only takes two questions. Plus, "Iron Man" hits store shelves today. Film Critic Keith Van Sickle explains why he thinks the movie based on a Marvel comic is worth purchasing. Plus, chilly nights ahead. Does that mean chilly days? Find out from Meteorologist Craig Gold.
September 25, 2008
Posted Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008
How President Bush tried to calm fears and answer questions about the current financial crisis. And, how that crisis is now impacting the presidential race. The Shawnee County District Attorney candidates go head to head. What's riding on the debate. Plus, President Bush says immediate action is needed to right the economy. 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. A man was severely beaten during a home invasion. What our 49 News Crime Tracker found out about this crime that makes it different from other recent home invasions. Graffiti is plaguing some areas in Topeka, but neighbors are getting some help.Some cities are charging extra to let you drive in the "fast lane." How much extra cash motorists are shelling out and how much time they're saving. 49 News Anchor Gena Terlizzi discusses the Harveyville Fair with Dorothy Masters. Why some Harveyville residents will be flexing their muscles for show. Plus, who the muscle men will face off against. 49 News Anchor Gena Terlizzi also speaks to Stephanie Lanter and Karen Hiller about the Aaron Douglas Art Fair scheduled for this weekend in Topeka
September 24, 2008
Posted Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008
Washington tries to stop the bleeding on Wall Street with a $700 billion bandage. How taxpayers feel about funding the bailout. Plus, the City Council approved a resolution that could take over your property. Find out which neighborhood is in jeopardy. Parents say one street near their children's school is dangerous. What the city is doing that neighbors say will make the problems worse. Why an online trading firm is setting up shop in Topeka in the midst of a nightmare on Wall Street. A San Francisco company has launched a Web site to help you find consumer products made with the values you find important. What it is and who's behind it. A barn own drops by the set of Good Morning Kansas, under the control of its handler, Dennis Dinwiddie. Dinwiddie explains how the owl was saved from certain death and how you can have a hand in saving wildlife. Parents are now moving in with their adult children. Why some families say it's a practical solution and why others disagree. Mother Nature provided a loud alarm clock this morning. Will the rain stick around throughout the day? Find out inside this episode.
September 23, 2008
Posted Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008
A Topeka elementary school encourages parents to get involved in learning. How they're teaching kids learning is fun. A Kansas sixth grader calls out to all farmers. How he plans to save the world one bushel at a time. Congress is on the verge of implementing the largest bail out in U.S. history. What Democrats and Republicans are warning against. And what Gov. Kathleen Sebelius says about Washington's plan to bail-out Wall Street. Roundabouts are meant to help traffic, but they're not helping everyone. Why they're causing problems for the blind. Neighbors are thanking police for mowing a yard in one southeast neighborhood. Neighbors say the weeds were a safety issue. Why they needed the help of police to finish the job. The elderly can be taken advantage of even by their own children. What aging Kansans need to know before handing of power of attorney. Female felons are taking center stage. How their art is helping bridge a gap between criminals and you. Plus, Kansans can get a lesson on America's bird, the bald eagle, and the ways of the early settler. Where you can sneak in a history lesson for your kids and have a little fun with fellow community members. Film Critic Keith Van Sickle reviews the latest season of "Boston Legal" to hit movie store shelves. Why he says some may have buyer's remorse after spending money on the DVD. In weather, after several dry days, moisture is on the way. When and where you can expect to see showers first.
