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Todd Butler is the new Wichita State baseball coach

Todd Butler will replace Gene Stephenson as the new coach of Wichita State University's baseball team.
Harry Reese

Harry Reese teaches a salsa class at his dance studio. His specialty is West Coast swing dancing and he's a member of the Swing Dance Hall of Fame.
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Kansas State's Ross Kivett

Kansas State second baseman Ross Kivett talks about playing in a super regional against Oregon State in Corvallis.
Kansas State's Jared King

Kansas State center fielder Jared King talks about playing in a super regional against Oregon State in Corvallis, Ore.
KSU catcher Blair DeBord

KSU catcher Blair DeBord talks about his play at the plate against WSU's Johnny Coy
WSU coach Gene Stephenson

WSU coach Gene Stephenson talks about Friday's NCAA Regional loss to Kansas State in Manhattan
WIchita State's Johnny Coy

Wichita State's Johnny Coy talks about the Shockers being back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2009.
Wichita State baseball coach Gene Stephenson

Wichita State baseball coach Gene Stephenson discusses Friday's game against Kansas State in the NCAA Tournament Regional in Manhattan.
K-State's Brad Hill talks NCAA regional

Brad Hill, Kansas State's baseball coach, addresses the media before the Manhattan Regional begins Friday.
Kayakers enjoy new Lincoln Street Dam

Area kayakers are delighted with boating features that were included in the new Lincoln Street Damn. What used to be the end of the line for area boaters floating down the Arkansas River, they can now enjoy a descending cascade of class-2 whitewater. (Video by Travis Heying, The Wichita Eagle) May 24, 2013
Storm chasers inside a tornado near Smith Center
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

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Sedgwick County Jail daily booking report

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2012 Wichita tornado

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News

Shocker fans turn out to greet, wish new baseball coach Todd Butler well

By TONY ADAME, The Wichita Eagle Today at 6:26 a.m.

Arlene Klaassen walked to the window in the All-American Club at Eck Stadium on Monday, new Wichita State baseball coach Todd Butler in tow, and pointed toward Section C, Row 6, Seats 1 and 2 – right along the third-base line.

Kobach thinks Kansas voting law unaffected by Supreme Court ruling Today at 6:49 a.m.
Couple killed in Kellogg collision identified Today at 10 a.m.
Wichita police to send DA report on investigation of editorial in Wichita Post June 17 at 6:57 p.m.
Kobach seeks investigation into protest at house June 17 at 8:05 p.m.
Model A enthusiasts bring their cars to Wichita for regional meet June 17 at 9:39 p.m.
Wichita school board hears final thoughts on Southeast High Today at 10:31 a.m.
Military plans would put women in most combat jobs Today at 2:25 a.m.
67 years later, eyewitness to fatal motorcycle accident comes forward June 17 at 4:44 p.m.
Harry Reese ministers to his students, one dance step at a time June 16 at 5:37 p.m.

Businessmen seeking tenants to help revive, share bills at Sutton Place

By Dan Voorhis, The Wichita Eagle June 17 at 6:12 p.m.

It takes about $10,000 a month to cover the heat, electricity and water bills at Sutton Place, an 11-story downtown office building at William and Market.

Wichita area sees gains in home sales in May June 17 at 2:17 p.m.
Boeing nets orders for 102 stretch 787s Today at 9:01 a.m.
Following in their fathers’ footsteps June 15 at 11:36 p.m.
A conversation with Patrick Ahern June 15 at 12:05 a.m.
As detail-oriented architects, father, son ‘think a lot alike’ June 15 at 11:36 p.m.
Daughter steps in to take over construction company June 15 at 11:36 p.m.
Following in father’s footsteps a natural fit June 15 at 11:36 p.m.

Gary rallies past Wingnuts in ninth inning

Eagle staff Today at 3:24 p.m.

Gary SouthShore scored two runs in the ninth inning Tuesday afternoon to beat the Wingnuts 7-6 in the first game of a day-night doubleheader at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium.

Kansas State basketball more bullish on freshmen than rating services Today at 11:40 a.m.
Royals are back at .500 after rallying for 2-1 victory over Indians Today at 12:36 p.m.
Chris Martin kicked off Kansas football team Today at 8:45 a.m.
Link continues to dominate for Wingnuts June 17 at 10:44 p.m.
Heat have no room for error versus Spurs in Game 6 Today at 2:40 a.m.
Rask shuts down Blackhawks as Bruins take 2-1 lead Today at 5:40 a.m.
K-State center fielder Jared King decides to turn pro Today at 7:11 a.m.

Posture pointers and pitfalls: Improve your body alignment by adding some habits and losing others

By Danielle Braff, Chicago Tribune June 17 at 2:04 p.m.

We’ve been told to stand up straight as long as we’ve been able to stand, but sometimes it’s harder than it seems.

Doc Talk: What is hepatitis C and who should be tested? June 17 at 2:10 p.m.
Increase your brain fitness and live longer June 17 at 2:21 p.m.
Envelope mix-up at Daytime Emmy Awards June 17 at 7:07 a.m.
Prince Philip leaves hospital after surgery June 17 at 5:25 a.m.
Miss USA crown goes to Connecticut contestant June 17 at 12:15 p.m.
Fort Riley hosts annual Symphony in the Flint Hills concert June 15 at 9:48 p.m.
'Man of Steel' takes flight with $125M debut June 16 at 2:20 p.m.

Eagle editorial: Goodbye, local control on guns

June 17 at 6:40 p.m.

When the Legislature decided in 2006 to allow people to carry a concealed handgun, it was with the stipulation that property owners could decide whether to allow guns on their property. Now lawmakers have reneged on that promise when it comes to city and county governments and public universities.

Carl Leubsdorf: Much is riding on immigration-reform bill June 17 at 6:42 p.m.
Opinion Line (June 18) June 17 at 6:41 p.m.
Nancy Scola: Obama, the “big data” president June 17 at 6:42 p.m.
Letters to the editor on Rolling Stone article, Cheerios ad, bullying, Coronado Heights, aquarium June 17 at 6:41 p.m.
Opinion Line Extra (June 18) June 17 at 6:42 p.m.

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