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Good Morning Kansas: October 7, 2008

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.

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