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Shooting suspects on the loose

Wichita police investigate the scene of an accident at 11th and Waco following a nearby drive-by shooting. Area schools in lock-down mode while suspects sought. (Mike Hutmacher, The Wichita Eagle.)
At least 10 tornadoes rip through Texas
Search for Tornado survivors continues in Texas
Varsity Kansas Big Show (May 13)

Northwest softball coach Merri Copeland joins Joanna Chadwick on the Big Show.
KanCare protest at the Capitol
VarsityKansas Big Show (May 6)

Southeast athletic director and track coach Mark Lamb joins Joanna Chadwick on the Big Show.
Video appears to show cargo plane crash in Afghanistan

Chilling video appears to document the moment when a cargo plane crashed near an air force base in Afghanistan, killing seven Americans
Ravens draft K-State's Arthur Brown
'We got him': Boston bombing suspect captured
Governor's remarks on signing drug-testing bill

Gov. Sam Brownback speaks as he signs a bill that requires those who receive welfare and unemployment benefits to be tested for drugs.
VarsityKansas Big Show (April 16)

Bishop Carroll soccer coach Greg Rauch joins Joanna Chadwick on VarsityKansas.com's Big Show.
Kansas' McLemore declares for NBA draft
VarsityKansas Big Show (April 8)

Maize baseball coach Rocky Helm was Joanna Chadwick's guest on VarsityKansas.com's Big Show.
Ron Baker talks about WSU's Final Four practices

Ron Baker was one of five Shockers in media breakout rooms on Friday at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
Malcolm Armstead talks about team's unity

Malcolm Armstead was one of five Shockers that were interviewed in media breakout rooms at the Georgia Dome on Friday.
Carl Hall talks about "Play Angry" mantra

Carl Hall was one of five Shockers that were interviewed in media breakout rooms at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Friday.
Shockers' journey to the Final 4

Watch the Shockers and their fans travel from Salt Lake to Los Angeles to Atlanta.
Shockers head to Atlanta

The WSU Shockers get an escort from the Sedgwick County Sheriff Department as they leave Koch Arena Wednesday. (Mike Hutmacher)
Shocker fans celebrate as Ohio State game ends

Shocker fans go crazy after Wichita State defeats Ohio State 70-66 Saturday night.
Final seconds of Shockers' win over La Salle

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News

Marion a popular rest stop for migrating turkey vultures

BY MICHAEL PEARCE, The Wichita Eagle May 17 at 5:50 p.m.

San Juan Capistrano has its dainty, graceful swallows, and Kearney, Neb., its famed migration of majestic sandhill cranes.

Gallery: The Vultures of Marion County

Kansas budget negotiations break down Today at 8:48 a.m.
Powerball jackpot closing in on another record Today at 6:41 a.m.
Dead man proves to be key witness in murder trial May 17 at 5:06 p.m.
Strong storms could coincide with graduations across Kansas this weekend May 17 at 8:13 p.m.
Bill would prevent lobbying about gun control, pro or con Today at 8:48 a.m.
Congress, fired IRS chief clash Today at 6:03 a.m.
BBB: Sadly, scammers often victimize veterans Today at 6:59 a.m.
OSHA rules for Kansas whistleblower at Wolf Creek nuclear plant Today at 6:56 a.m.
School board president to attend Wichita Independent Neighborhoods meeting to discuss Southeast High May 17 at 9:56 a.m.

Unemployment falls in 40 US states, rises in 3

By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER, AP Economics Writer Today at 7:10 a.m.

Solid hiring helped lower unemployment rates in 40 U.S. states last month, the most since November. The declines show the job market is improving throughout most of the country.

Kingman bank looks to merge its consumer finance business Today at 7:06 a.m.
Wichita area’s April unemployment rate shows substantial drop Today at 7:10 a.m.
Financial and other challenges delay opening of Pacific Coast Pizza and Walkers Bar and Venue near Intrust Bank Arena May 17 at 6:25 a.m.
Downing & Lahey Mortuary begins 2nd century in business May 17 at 7:09 a.m.
Starwood Hotels to open customer center in Wichita, hire 200 by end of year May 17 at 8:58 a.m.
Wichita Habitat for Humanity moving to Inter-Faith Ministries building May 16 at 11:46 a.m.
Balers made in Hesston are part of changes in world’s food production May 16 at 6:09 p.m.

Wichita State blanks Northwestern

By Scott Paske, Eagle correspondent Today at 6:26 a.m.

Wichita State can’t control what’s happening in Carbondale, Ill., where its fate in the Missouri Valley Conference baseball race lies in the hands of Illinois State heading into the regular season’s final day.

Gallery: Grand slam propels Shockers over Northwestern

Kansas State beats Oklahoma 6-5, clinches Big 12 baseball title May 17 at 10:12 p.m.
Wingnuts fall to T-Bones 5-4 May 17 at 11:37 p.m.
Edwards gunning for NHRA pole May 17 at 11:36 p.m.
Marion a popular rest stop for migrating turkey vultures May 17 at 5:50 p.m.
Chiefs sign former Jayhawk Opurum May 17 at 3:29 p.m.
Ben McLemore breaks silence about payments to former AAU coach May 17 at 7:53 p.m.
Wingnuts shut out T-Bones in opener May 17 at 10:36 a.m.

In search of evergreens for Kansas

By Annie Calovich, The Wichita Eagle Today at 7:13 a.m.

There’s nothing like a couple of years of drought to get us wondering just what kind of evergreens we can plant in the Wichita area.

Get ideas for your yard on garden tour Today at 7:21 a.m.
Rethinking the doctrine of atonement Today at 7:22 a.m.
Iconographer paints images to inspire faithful Today at 7:22 a.m.
‘Glee’s’ Lynch and dog go to bat for shelter mutts Today at 7:22 a.m.
Adopt a pet (May 18) Today at 7:23 a.m.
Gardener’s almanac (May 18) Today at 7:30 a.m.
The Grapevine (May 18) Today at 7:30 a.m.

Trudy Rubin: What Russia gave Kerry on Syria – very little

By Trudy Rubin, Philadelphia Inquirer May 17 at 5:06 p.m.

Those who oppose greater U.S. involvement in Syria were no doubt relieved at the announcement that Moscow and Washington want to convene an international conference to end the country’s civil war.

Opinion Line (May 18) May 17 at 5:04 p.m.
Letters to the editor on medical school, Constitution, gay athletes, abortion, drinking May 17 at 5:04 p.m.
Opinion Line Extra (May 18) May 17 at 5:06 p.m.
Eagle editorial: United for rail service May 16 at 5:47 p.m.
Rep. Dave Crum: KanCare will provide excellent DD support May 16 at 5:49 p.m.

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