It’s great to stumble upon cash–but this is even better!
Nothing feels greater than finding money in your pocket, but what if you didn't just find a few bucks but…
Old gas pumps not engineered for $4 fuel prices
With a shaky economy, mom-and-pop businesses are sinking. But one Milford convenient store is facing a setback due to its…
He-Loves-Me-Not Cookies
A good chocolate chip cookie recipe should be the staple for any kitchen. Kids love the treats. Plus, they’re the…
Manhattan economy rebounds, despite students gone for summer
Although many students are gone for summer, retailers aren't all feeling a pinch. 49 News Reporter Annette Lawless explains how…
‘Sex’ and the Little Apple: Popular HBO film makes splash in Manhattan
For four years, fans have waited for the big-screen debut of Sex and the City: The Movie. The film hit…
What I learned No. 1: Love what you do
I’ve been lucky enough to experience many facets of this business. Read more on the top lesson I learned at…
What I learned No. 2: You matter
While having a one-on-one with one of the most respected journalists in the country, Al Tompkins of the Poynter Institute,…
What I learned No. 3 & 4: Set your goals, needs
While talking with a news director, he asked me where I would like to work. My response? “Wherever the job…
Surviving tornado a team-building experience
Reporter Annette Lawless brings us another KTKA exclusive: a woman was among 250 students relocated from school & home. Find…
Employers pay price as K-State fans take risks, bet on NCAA tournament
K-State makes its first return to the NCAA tournament in nearly 20 years, leading many to bet on their favorite…
Kansas memorial commemorates fallen officers, retirees
49 News Reporter Annette Lawless documents a memorial ceremony recognizes fallen police officers in Riley County, Kan. Department dedicates wall…
Repair shops overwhelmed with calls after storm
A severe hailstorm cost the Manhattan community millions in damages, but as 49 News Reporter Annette Lawless explains, it can…
‘We’re not trailer trash:’ Kansas town’s rezoning plans could put hundreds out of homes
A Junction City vote could put nearly 300 residents out of their homes, including many low-income families. 49 News Reporter…
Kansas trash company behind on pickups, residents face potential fines
Arrow Trash Service was weeks behind on garbage pickups, and Manhattan city officials are giving residents notice of the mess…
LIVE: K-State’s innovation snags rank as top-30 military program
LIVE from the Manhattan Bureau, Annette Lawless explains why K-State was named a top 30 college in a military magazine.
Tornado hits K-State campus, with an estimate of $20 million in damages
49 News Reporter Annette Lawless was in Manhattan when an EF4 tornado struck parts of the city, including the K-State…
K-State student dies after balcony fall on campus
49 News was on the scene hours after a K-State student died at the universitys on-campus Jardine Apartment Complex. This…
What I learned No. 5: What employers want
Employers want something very specific. They know what they want. And often, they stick to a formula. I hope that…