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Last updated: 9:52 a.m.

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Featured Story

Home to new tankers brings stability for McConnell Air Force Base

By RICK PLUMLEE, The Wichita Eagle Today at 8:37 a.m.

McConnell Air Force Base’s future was solidified significantly Wednesday with the announcement that it would serve as home for the new refueling tankers.

News Updates

Storm caused $2 million in damage to Wichita school buildings; tentative contract reached between district SEIU Today at 9:36 a.m.
Wichita State to start construction on new residence hall next week Today at 9:30 a.m.
Letter carrier food drive adds 4,700 pounds of food to total collected Today at 9:15 a.m.
Ohio kidnap case hero gets burgers for life Today at 6:03 a.m.
Fire damages east Wichita triplex Today at 7:56 a.m.
Minn. teen whose farewell song became web hit dies May 22 at 9:53 p.m.
June sentencing in Lawrence for dad who bound kids at Wal-Mart parking lot Today at 6:28 a.m.
Touchable art sculpture to be unveiled at Sedgwick County Zoo Today at 6:19 a.m.
10 Things to Know for Today Today at 5:33 a.m.
Wichita weather: Chances for showers, thunderstorms arrive today and linger through holiday weekend Today at 6:15 a.m.
National Depression Glass Association to hold convention in Wellington May 22 at 7:41 p.m.
Wichita volunteer physician: Destruction in Moore is ‘unimaginable’ Today at 9:30 a.m.
Ex-Wichita police officer charged with conspiracy, wire fraud May 22 at 4:50 p.m.
Wichita State ousts Creighton 11-4 at MVC baseball tourney Today at 7:23 a.m.
Three Californians arrested in theft of trailer-loads of goods May 22 at 4:17 p.m.
Home to new tankers brings stability for McConnell Air Force Base Today at 8:37 a.m.
Riley County boys accused of posting pornographic images of juvenile girls online May 22 at 3:19 p.m.
City may fine residents who use too much water $1,000 May 22 at 10:26 p.m.
Maize High teacher arrested; principal says comments made about ‘violence toward the school’ May 22 at 3:57 p.m.
UK soldier slaying suspects had been investigated Today at 9:49 a.m.

Developers to open 6-screen movie theater in downtown Great Bend Today at 9:40 a.m.
Manufacturing activity ticks up slightly in KC Fed district Today at 9:38 a.m.
Solar-powered plane finishes 2nd leg of trip across U.S. Today at 9:15 a.m.

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News

Wichita-based Clinic In A Can aids tornado-ravaged Moore

By Kesley Ryan, The Wichita Eagle Today at 9:30 a.m.

When Michael Wawrzewski heard about the destruction in Moore, Okla., following an EF-5 tornado on Monday afternoon, he knew he could help.

Home to new tankers brings stability for McConnell Air Force Base Today at 8:37 a.m.
City may fine residents who use too much water $1,000 May 22 at 10:26 p.m.
Thunderstorms slow Oklahoma tornado cleanup Today at 9:30 a.m.
Last day of school for Wichita public school students Today at 6:52 a.m.
Three Californians arrested in theft of trailer-loads of goods May 22 at 4:17 p.m.
Maize High teacher arrested; principal says comments made about ‘violence toward the school’ May 22 at 3:57 p.m.
Wichita volunteer physician: Destruction in Moore is ‘unimaginable’ Today at 9:30 a.m.
Murder or suicide? Dueling theories heard Today at 6:50 a.m.
Ex-Wichita police officer charged with conspiracy, wire fraud May 22 at 4:50 p.m.

Spirit’s ShadowWorks a technology investment

By Molly McMillin, The Wichita Eagle Today at 7:05 a.m.

Behind heavy doors to a spacious room inside Spirit AeroSystems’ engineering building, inventors work on a variety of projects.

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.
Report: Fewer bank, credit union branches to come Today at 7:11 a.m.
Score helps counsel small-business owners Today at 7:10 a.m.
Building technology engineers working on community projects Today at 7:09 a.m.
Small Business Spotlight: Wichita Pottery offers space for artisans, students Today at 7:09 a.m.

Wichita State ousts Creighton 11-4 at MVC baseball tourney

By Paul Suellentrop, The Wichita Eagle Today at 7:23 a.m.

This is what Wichita State coach Gene Stephenson envisioned all season: Casey Gillaspie and Johnny Coy smacking baseballs, scaring pitchers and driving in runs.

Kansas State may have much at stake in Big 12 baseball tournament May 22 at 6:13 p.m.
Wichita Wings soccer franchise unlikely to play next season May 22 at 6:01 p.m.
Royals lose another to Astros May 22 at 11:43 p.m.
Wingnuts waiting for lower part of order to heat up May 22 at 7:56 p.m.
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MVC notes: WSU beats Creighton one last time Today at 7:23 a.m.
Former top Miami (Ohio) receiver transfers to Kansas May 22 at 11:39 p.m.

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Eagle editorial: Tankers will boost city

May 22 at 6:02 p.m.

Wichita got a great, well-timed boost with Wednesday’s news that McConnell Air Force Base will be the main active-duty operating base for the KC-46A tankers, emerging the winner in the 54-base field. The Air Force’s faith in McConnell is well-placed, and the community must do all it can to support the effort.

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