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Last updated: 3:27 p.m.

Monday, May 20, 2013

Featured Story

NWS: 3 tornadoes touched down in Sedgwick County; four others in Cowley, Sumner

By RICK PLUMLEE, The Wichita Eagle Today at 1:44 p.m.

If you thought there was a lot of commotion Sunday for only one tornado, you’re right.

News Updates

McPherson County man sentenced to 260 years in prison for producing child porn Today at 3:26 p.m.
Police chasing robbery suspect on foot near 21st and Waco Today at 2:31 p.m.
Man convicted of second-degree murder in 2011 shooting death Today at 1:56 p.m.
Storm shelter at Mid-Continent Airport unable to handle overflow on Sunday Today at 1:44 p.m.
Sedgwick County election commissioner asks board for two more employees Today at 1:51 p.m.
Armed man robs cellphone store on East Central Today at 11:41 a.m.
Oklahoma, other tornado-hit states brace for more Today at 1:44 p.m.
Kansas lawmakers start Monday in gridlock Today at 11:11 a.m.
Police: Boy, 8, was home alone while parents went to casino Today at 10:43 a.m.
Jury selection begins in Brett Seacat’s murder trial Today at 1:26 p.m.
Sunday's tornado southwest of Wichita rated an EF-1 Today at 1:44 p.m.
Newton High students to compete in national auto skills contest Today at 9:11 a.m.
Wichita libraries featuring eBook in spring program Today at 8:56 a.m.
NWS: 3 tornadoes touched down in Sedgwick County; four others in Cowley, Sumner Today at 1:44 p.m.
Tim McGraw to open Kansas Star Casino’s new concert center Today at 11:36 a.m.
United restarts 787 flights after grounding Today at 2:03 p.m.
Kansas girl Gwendolyn Brooks broke ground as black poet Today at 6:17 a.m.
Father of slain girl, 10, unsure why home targeted Today at 1:33 p.m.
10 Things to Know for Monday Today at 5:59 a.m.
Trees and power lines fall as storm blows into Kansas City Today at 1:44 p.m.

Tulsa firm to keep SecureNet brand ‘intact’ Today at 3:04 p.m.
Retailer LL Bean keeping it in the family Today at 2:13 p.m.
Bombardier launches new midsize business jet –– Challenger 350 Today at 11:05 a.m.

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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.
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Carl Hall was one of five Shockers that were interviewed in media breakout rooms at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Friday.
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The WSU Shockers get an escort from the Sedgwick County Sheriff Department as they leave Koch Arena Wednesday. (Mike Hutmacher)

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News

Severe weather hits Wichita, Sedgwick County; tornado spotted near ICT airport

By Beccy Tanner, The Wichita Eagle Today at 1:44 p.m.

A fast-moving storm produced heavy rain, hail and at least one tornado in the Wichita area on Sunday, damaging homes, knocking out power and disrupting graduation ceremonies.

Storm shelter at Mid-Continent Airport unable to handle overflow on Sunday Today at 1:44 p.m.
A fire, a body, a murder trial in Kingman after more than two years Today at 1:26 p.m.
See county budget hearings online Today at 6:18 a.m.
Kansas girl Gwendolyn Brooks broke ground as black poet Today at 6:17 a.m.
Sedgwick County granted waiver to reduce staffing ratios at juvenile detention center May 19 at 1:12 p.m.
Kansas chief justice says senator’s proposal on judicial selection is political coercion May 19 at 9:36 p.m.
Wichita school board sets final special meeting to hear discussion on Southeast options May 19 at 9:50 p.m.
Party bus was operating illegally at time of fatal fall May 19 at 4:14 p.m.
City admits it ‘dropped the ball’ on National Baseball Congress tournament, seeks ways to save it May 18 at 5:44 p.m.

Ranchers: Rebuild of herds months away

By Dan Voorhis, The Wichita Eagle May 19 at 6:47 a.m.

The Flint Hills looked startlingly green last week. Many of the ponds were full. Black cattle wandered the range, grazing peacefully.

Wichita planemakers headed to European show Today at 1:26 p.m.
A conversation with Thom Rosenberg May 19 at 6:51 a.m.
Unemployment falls in 40 US states, rises in 3 May 18 at 7:10 a.m.
Kingman bank looks to merge its consumer finance business May 18 at 7:06 a.m.
Wichita area’s April unemployment rate shows substantial drop May 18 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.

VarsityKansas Big Show (May 20)

Today at 3:03 p.m.

Longtime track announcer Don Steffens is Joanna Chadwick's guest on VarsityKansas.com's Big Show.

Wichita State wins MVC all-sports trophy Today at 3:06 p.m.
Oakland caps off disappointing weekend for Royals with sweep Today at 10:58 a.m.
Spurs come out hot, Randolph cold in West finals Today at 6:34 a.m.
Wingnuts win rain-shortened game Today at 6:36 a.m.
Johnny Gray races to 3rd victory of the season May 19 at 5:23 p.m.
Wichita State wins, but loses MVC title May 19 at 7:47 a.m.
Kansas State basks in Big 12 success May 19 at 6:08 a.m.

Seth MacFarlane won't return as 2014 Oscar host

The Associated Press Today at 3:03 p.m.

Seth MacFarlane is too busy to host the Oscars in 2014.

New fashion cycle: Ditch the spandex for stylish commuter clothes May 19 at 8:50 p.m.
Summer whites by Kate Hudson May 19 at 8:51 p.m.
Taylor Swift wins 8 trophies at Billboard Awards May 19 at 10:43 p.m.
'Trek' does $70.6M but falls short of studio hopes May 19 at 11:48 p.m.
Summer movie preview: Heroes, hangovers and zombies will heat up multiplexes May 19 at 7:06 a.m.
Guest Gallery: Johnna Nicole Crawford May 19 at 7:06 a.m.
Review: ‘Little Women’ musical a little too bland but yet pleasant May 19 at 7:09 a.m.

Kansas Views on core services, Roberts’ pandering, waiting lists, closed records, AP probe, Amtrak

Today at 6:04 a.m.

Core services – The current cost-cutting efforts of state government should spur serious conversation about what Gov. Sam Brownback often calls "core government services." Are some of the services being cut really not worthy of tax support, or is that rationale just a way of pushing more government responsibilities onto a different set of taxpayers at the local level?

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