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Last updated: 7:18 a.m.

Saturday, May 25, 2013

Featured Story

5A softball: Carroll wins third consecutive championship

By Scott Paske, Eagle correspondent Today at 7:09 a.m.

The day started with a team breakfast, some music, a game of Hacky Sack and a little batting practice.

News Updates

More farmers markets open Saturday Today at 12:34 a.m.
Fire destroys building at Wichita’s shuttered Joyland amusement park May 24 at 8:30 p.m.
In a tornado, these guys come to the rescue Today at 7:06 a.m.
Police standoff, house fire on North Flora end in man’s arrest May 24 at 10:33 p.m.
Fashion at state track meet includes Kansas high school teams’ colorful T’s Today at 7:09 a.m.
Kansas tax negotiators agree on 6 percent sales tax Today at 7:14 a.m.
Koch lawyer says Obama administration has tried to intimidate Koch Industries Today at 7:16 a.m.
Some lawmakers waive pay as Kansas session goes into overtime Today at 7:14 a.m.
Kansas Firefighters Museum hosting free day camp for kids May 24 at 6:38 p.m.
Butler Community College narrows presidential candidates to three May 24 at 5:53 p.m.
Kansas governor: Right tax policy worth lawmakers’ OT Today at 7:14 a.m.
Child in protective custody after officers find home uninhabitable May 24 at 2:20 p.m.
Seven city swimming pools to open Monday May 24 at 2:18 p.m.
Maize High teacher charged with criminal threat May 24 at 2:10 p.m.
Man with knife robs McDonald’s in southeast Wichita May 24 at 1:21 p.m.
Police: Arrested men may have committed numerous robberies May 24 at 1:08 p.m.
North Broadway prostitution sting yields 12 arrests May 24 at 1:06 p.m.
MacDonald Park Golf Course marks 100th anniversary May 24 at 12:29 p.m.
Teen arrested in connection with duplex arson May 24 at 1:06 p.m.
Four Wichita museums to offer free military admission May 24 at 10:52 a.m.

Stiefel Theatre announces rest of 2013 concert lineup May 24 at 7:49 a.m.
Dinos invade Exploration Place May 24 at 7:50 a.m.
Wichita artist explores the edge in exhibit May 23 at 7:35 p.m.

Videos

Tour of Briarwood Elementary after tornado
Raw footage: Tornado hits Briarwood Elementary in Moore

Robin Dziedzic filmed this video on Monday, May, 20, 2013 as a tornado hit Briarwood Elementary in Moore, Okla. WARNING: Some viewers may find raw footage disturbing.
Clinic in a Can

Clinic in a Can helps the people affected by the Moore, Okla. tornado
Sights and sounds of Moore tornado
Person of interest taken into custody after fleeing police

A man wanted for questioning in relation to a shooting last week, was taken into custody in the 1400 block of North Topeka on Tuesday morning. The man first fled from police in a car, and after a brief foot chase, was found hiding inside a house. (Video by Travis Heying, The Wichita Eagle) May 21, 2013
Aerial view of Oklahoma tornado's path
VarsityKansas Big Show (May 20)

Track announcer Don Steffens is Joanna Chadwick's guest on VarsityKansas's Big Show.
Tornadoes tear through Kansas, Oklahoma
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

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News

Koch lawyer says Obama administration has tried to intimidate Koch Industries

BY ROY WENZL, The Wichita Eagle Today at 7:16 a.m.

The chief lawyer for Koch Industries said Friday that government targeting of conservative political groups is nothing new to the Wichita-based company.

In a tornado, these guys come to the rescue Today at 7:06 a.m.
Moore teacher, an Ark City native, survives tornado Today at 7:06 a.m.
Visitors to Cosmosphere can watch restoration of space artifacts May 24 at 7:01 a.m.
Senate OKs plan keeping sales tax at same level but cutting tax on food Today at 7:14 a.m.
Sunday tornado that threatened Wichita upgraded to EF-2 May 24 at 8:54 a.m.
Brownback vetoes bill expanding Kansas raffles Today at 7:14 a.m.
Former Clearwater teacher granted probation in indecent liberties case May 23 at 3:12 p.m.
Storm caused $2 million in damage to Wichita school buildings; contract approved between district, SEIU May 23 at 9:36 a.m.
Wichita leaders: Numbers show progress in private downtown investment May 23 at 8:18 p.m.

Solar-powered plane finishes 2nd leg of trip across U.S.

Associated Press May 23 at 9:15 a.m.

A solar-powered plane landed in Texas Thursday morning, completing the second leg of a trip across the United States.

Cessna lays off salaried workers; numbers unclear May 23 at 2:10 p.m.
CUA executive to be next president of Wichita Federal Credit Union May 23 at 3:56 p.m.
Loony Bin closes deal for downtown space May 23 at 6:10 a.m.
Spirit’s ShadowWorks a technology investment May 24 at 9:50 a.m.
Cessna plane that uses Jet-A fuel makes first production flight May 22 at 5:22 p.m.
Sedgwick County Commission approves $200,000 loan to Starwood Hotels for call center May 22 at 12:26 p.m.
Checkers grocery store to close May 22 at 11:13 a.m.

5A softball: Carroll wins third consecutive championship

By Scott Paske, Eagle correspondent Today at 7:09 a.m.

The day started with a team breakfast, some music, a game of Hacky Sack and a little batting practice.

Wichita State beats Indiana State, reaches MVC baseball title game Today at 6:22 a.m.
Blown call helps hasten Royals’ latest loss May 24 at 11:35 p.m.
Wingnuts’ offense erupts in 10-5 win May 24 at 11:34 p.m.
Kansas State rallies, beats Baylor 13-9 at Big 12 tournament May 24 at 6:24 p.m.
Fashion at state track meet includes Kansas high school teams’ colorful T’s Today at 7:09 a.m.
Anthony Smith in middle of hawkish Wild defense May 24 at 4:37 p.m.
MVC baseball tournament notes May 24 at 8:50 p.m.

Mosley Street’s ‘Butch Cassidy’ shakes up expectations

By BOB CURTRIGHT, Eagle correspondent May 23 at 2:56 p.m.

Local playwright Tom Frye is shaking up gender expectations in his latest original melodrama for Mosley Street Melodrama by letting female characters be the chief villain and hero tussling over a hapless, helpless man.

Dinos invade Exploration Place May 24 at 7:50 a.m.
Wichita artist explores the edge in exhibit May 23 at 7:35 p.m.
His calling was to the Big Top May 23 at 3:55 p.m.
Sleepy ‘Hangover Part III’ pulls its punches May 23 at 3 p.m.
Latest ‘Fast & Furious’ full of souped-up fun May 23 at 2:58 p.m.
Stiefel Theatre announces rest of 2013 concert lineup May 24 at 7:49 a.m.
Gig Guide (May 24) May 23 at 9:43 a.m.

Opinion Line (May 25)

May 24 at 5:09 p.m.

The city may have to provide free rent and city water if it wants to keep professional baseball in Wichita. Otherwise, Lawrence-Dumont Stadium might sit empty and not provide rental income anyway.

Letters to the editor on concealed-carry, Brownback’s callousness, federal aid, labeling people May 24 at 5:09 p.m.
Thomas L. Friedman: Arab awakenings can’t succeed without trust May 24 at 5:10 p.m.
Opinion Line Extra (May 25) May 24 at 6:58 p.m.
Eagle editorial: State BOE member’s comments were offensive May 23 at 5:50 p.m.
Cass R. Sunstein: Wing nuts on left, right need more humility May 23 at 5:52 p.m.

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