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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.
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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
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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

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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
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Tornadoes tear through Kansas, Oklahoma

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Ex-Sedgwick County deputy challenges alleged victim in sex case

By Tim Potter, The Wichita Eagle June 19 at 2:53 p.m.

An attorney for a former Sedgwick County jail deputy facing charges that he sexually assaulted six inmates said other inmates would testify that one alleged victim told them he let the deputy have sex with him so he could claim it was rape and make millions of dollars from litigation.

DA’s office still sorting through legal complaints in District 4 council race June 19 at 9:35 p.m.
Sedgwick County Commission will ask for six-month exemption from upcoming state conceal-carry law June 19 at 4:52 p.m.
Regents approve big tuition increases, blame Legislature for cutting university funding June 19 at 10:16 p.m.
Wichita’s fountains are starting to flow again June 19 at 11:57 a.m.
Superman, James Naismith to be inducted into Kansas Hall of Fame June 19 at 6:36 a.m.
NSA chief: Spying stopped 50 terrorist ‘events’ June 19 at 6:26 a.m.
Wichita City Council seeks exemption from new state gun law June 19 at 4:52 p.m.
Newton man to compete in 2013 World Dwarf Games June 18 at 4:58 p.m.
Jury finds $1.2 million in damages in verdict against Wichita doctor June 18 at 6:48 p.m.

Southern Kansas wheat harvest in full swing despite rain

By Dan Voorhis, The Wichita Eagle Today at 1 a.m.

Harvest has started in earnest in southern Kansas, although rain has occasionally interrupted crews in some places.

Commercial building permits (June 20) June 19 at 12:49 p.m.
Bankruptcies (June 20) June 19 at 12:55 p.m.
People You Should Know (June 20) June 19 at 12:58 p.m.
Corporate filings (June 20) June 19 at 3:01 p.m.
Boeing nets orders for 102 stretch 787s June 18 at 9:01 a.m.
Deal to buy Luca Italian Kitchen falls through, but Pho Hot Bistro owner Danny Nguyen still looking to open in Old Town June 18 at 5:29 a.m.
Wichita Roofing, sister companies, to become Eaton Roofing & Exteriors June 19 at 6:56 a.m.

Andrew Wiggins debuts with a dunk for KU fans

By Rustin Dodd, The Wichita Eagle June 19 at 11:33 p.m.

— Andrew Wiggins sat on a set of stairs outside Kansas’ practice facility, waiting for his coach. It was Wednesday afternoon, a few minutes after KU’s weekly camp scrimmage, and Wiggins had just made his first public appearance in his new life.

Gallery: KU basketball scrimmage

Blake Bell eager for his chance to take control of Oklahoma offense June 19 at 11:56 p.m.
Hinson helps Wingnuts regain control in 7-1 win over Gary June 19 at 11:47 p.m.
Royals let chances slip away in 6-3 loss at Cleveland June 19 at 11:43 p.m.
Titles, and legacies, on the line for Heat and Spurs June 19 at 8:28 p.m.
Ben McLemore’s AAU coach to meet with NCAA June 19 at 5:19 p.m.
Carl Taylor confident he’ll help get West basketball out of City League cellar June 19 at 12:43 p.m.
Heat forces Game 7 in NBA Finals June 19 at 7:01 a.m.

Actor James Gandolfini dies in Italy at age 51

By LYNN ELBER, AP Television Writer Today at 12:57 a.m.

James Gandolfini, whose portrayal of a brutal, emotionally delicate crime boss in HBO's "The Sopranos" was the brilliant center of one of TV's greatest drama series and turned the mobster stereotype on its head, died Wednesday in Italy. He was 51.

Wichita to get its first taste of Twelve, Freebirds and Bud E. Roosters June 19 at 10:55 p.m.
Quench your thirst, refresh your palate with cool drink ideas June 19 at 7:17 a.m.
Bonnie Aeschliman: Farm-fresh food a highlight on trip to Tuscany June 19 at 7:15 a.m.
Posture pointers and pitfalls: Improve your body alignment by adding some habits and losing others June 17 at 2:04 p.m.
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.

Opinion Line Extra (June 20)

June 19 at 5:37 p.m.

I think the baseball Shocks can do better than an Arkansas assistant. What happened to all the highly qualified former Shockers? Todd Butler will likely use WSU as a two- or three-year stepping-stone. No doubt we needed a new athletic director more than a new baseball coach.

Opinion Line (June 20) June 19 at 5:37 p.m.
Edward Luttwak: 5 rules for arming Syrian rebels June 19 at 5:38 p.m.
Eagle editorial: State budget cap harmful June 19 at 5:36 p.m.
Letters to the editor on DMV, Islamic leaders, WSU dorm, care for disabled, celebrate abilities June 19 at 5:37 p.m.
Thomas A. DiPrete and Claudia Buchmann: Male-education gap hurts U.S. competitiveness June 19 at 5:38 p.m.

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