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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.)
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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

City admits it ‘dropped the ball’ on National Baseball Congress tournament, seeks ways to save it

By Bill Wilson, The Wichita Eagle May 18 at 5:44 p.m.

When the city of Wichita bought the National Baseball Congress World Series in 2007, city officials thought they’d purchased a million-dollar asset.

Budget shrinks; supplemental pay increases for Wichita school administrators May 18 at 4:58 p.m.
K9 search team ready to help out when emergencies arise Today at 6:39 a.m.
Summit focuses on ideas to help inmates reintegrate, avoid relapse May 18 at 9:16 p.m.
State funding for National Center for Aviation Training likely to be cut May 18 at 3:25 p.m.
Records show extra pay for Wichita school administrators May 18 at 4:58 p.m.
Experts give their ideas to fix the National Baseball Congress World Series May 18 at 5:44 p.m.
Marion a popular rest stop for migrating turkey vultures May 17 at 5:50 p.m.
Kansas budget negotiations break down May 18 at 8:48 a.m.
Powerball jackpot closing in on another record Today at 11:43 a.m.

Ranchers: Rebuild of herds months away

By Dan Voorhis, The Wichita Eagle Today 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 6:52 a.m.
A conversation with Thom Rosenberg Today 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.

Wichita State wins, but loses MVC title

By Paul Suellentrop, The Wichita Eagle Today at 7:47 a.m.

Wichita State lost the Missouri Valley Conference title and won a game on Saturday in its last at-bat. Coach Gene Stephenson addressed his uncertain future.

Gallery: WSU comes back to beat Northwestern 4-3 in 10 innings

Kansas State basks in Big 12 success Today at 6:08 a.m.
City admits it ‘dropped the ball’ on National Baseball Congress tournament, seeks ways to save it May 18 at 5:44 p.m.
Punchless attack sinks Royals in another 2-1 loss to A’s Today at 9:48 a.m.
Don Schumacher Racing dominates NHRA with style May 18 at 6:22 p.m.
Wichita State's Sexton questions Valley tournaments standards Today at 7:33 a.m.
Wingnuts rally to beat T-Bones Today at 7:22 a.m.
Tuttle Creek Reservoir’s ups and downs don’t deter dogged angler Today at 6:37 a.m.

Summer movie preview: Heroes, hangovers and zombies will heat up multiplexes

By Rod Pocowatchit, The Wichita Eagle Today at 7:06 a.m.

The summer movie season is starting earlier and earlier, with “Iron Man 3” already having officially kicked off this year’s blockbuster bonanza in early May.

Gallery: Summer movie preview: Heroes, hangovers and zombies will heat up multiplexes

Guest Gallery: Johnna Nicole Crawford Today at 7:06 a.m.
Review: ‘Little Women’ musical a little too bland but yet pleasant Today at 7:09 a.m.
Novelist draws a winning hand in ‘Octavo’ Today at 7:02 a.m.
What’s cooking with the cookbook? May 12 at 9:07 a.m.
Essays offer a fresh introduction to a profound, brave thinker Today at 7:03 a.m.
Watermark Books & Cafe best-sellers (May 19) Today at 7:04 a.m.
In poetry and faith, life matters Today at 7:03 a.m.

Eagle editorial: Not a good model

May 17 at 5:19 p.m.

After the 2012 election put the entire Legislature under conservative Republican control, Gov. Sam Brownback touted Kansas as a “red-state model” for the nation. By Friday that model was looking a bit black and blue, though, as House and Senate leaders traded blame over their inability to agree on taxes and the budget.

Opinion Line (May 19) May 17 at 5:20 p.m.
Lane Filler: End tax breaks for all nonprofits May 17 at 5:21 p.m.
Dorian T. Warren: Gatsby and ‘McJobs’ May 17 at 5:22 p.m.
Michael Austin: Is higher education a public or private good? May 17 at 5:23 p.m.
Letters to the editor on Medicaid expansion, Southeast High, water solutions, Obamacare, bicyclists, needs vs. wants, confusing books May 17 at 5:20 p.m.

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