No. 13: Woman’s mysterious disappearance
I’m not a morbid person. But I love a good, scary promo. Here's the story of a Kansas woman's disappearance--which…
No. 14: A pretty dirty promo
Nothing’s greater than a dirty promo. Fact Finder 12 looks into at large dirt piles stacking up in Wichita by…
No. 15: Kansas boy’s mysterious death
Police investigated the mysterious death of a 3-year-old child. The mother says he fell. The father isn't so sure. Did…
No. 16: Pageant answer fuels scandal
Sex and scandal lead to one saucy promo. Check out this one on a now-infamous former beauty queen.
No. 17: Man Girdle. Enough said.
We only intended to make a short promo for this week’s spot, but with a product like a “Man Girdle,”…
No. 18: Small cars put to test
You see the Mini Cooper and other small cars on the market. Although they're fuel efficient, are the savings worth…
No. 19: An American Idol’s special dedication
American Idol’s Didi Benami made a splash in the Season 9, bringing a fresh, folksy sound to the Fox show.…
Top 20 Promos: Can you spot the celeb in here?
As my contract at my current TV station comes to an end, I’d like to recognize work accomplished throughout my…
New Annette Lawless Web animation
Though creating news packages is quite a thrill, I’ve also gained a big love for promotions. Here's one animation I…
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…
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…
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…
‘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…
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.