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Bill Warren's theater in Moore, Okla., has some tornado damage but is fine, he says

Carrie Rengers, Have You Heard? | Today at 2:29 a.m.

UPDATED — Bill Warren's theater in Moore, Okla., sustained damage from a tornado that tore through the city this afternoon, but he says everyone there is fine.

Tulsa firm to keep SecureNet brand ‘intact’

By Jerry Siebenmark, The Wichita Eagle | May 20 at 3:04 p.m.

SecureNet Alarm Systems, a Maize-based residential and commercial security monitoring and alarm company, has been acquired by a Tulsa-based firm.

Retailer LL Bean keeping it in the family

By DAVID SHARP, Associated Press | May 20 at 5:29 p.m.

L.L. Bean's grandson Leon Gorman is retiring as chairman of the outdoors retailer after more than a half-century as the company's chairman or CEO, but the privately held firm is keeping the position in the family.

Bombardier launches new midsize business jet, Challenger 350

By Molly McMillin, The Wichita Eagle | May 20 at 11:05 a.m.

As the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition prepares to open in Geneva, Bombardier Aerospace announced the launch of the midsize Challenger 350 business jet, an updated Challenger 300.

All Things Barbecue to expand in Delano

Carrie Rengers, Have You Heard? | May 20 at 5:29 a.m.

WICHITA — All Things Barbecue is expanding in Delano — again.

Small-company stocks lead the market higher

The Associated Press | May 20 at 11:03 a.m.

The stock market is edging higher in midday trading, led by small-company shares.

National entrepreneurship conference set for Kansas City

Kansas City Star | May 20 at 10:48 a.m.

The 11th annual national conference of an organization that focuses on regional economic growth through a grow-from-within strategy will be held June 5-7 in Kansas City.

Yahoo looks to regain its cool with Tumblr deal

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE, AP Technology Writer | May 20 at 7:13 p.m.

After falling woefully out of fashion, Yahoo wants to be cool again while catering to the capitalistic demands of its shareholders. That goal led CEO Marissa Mayer to make a $1.1 billion bet on online blogging forum Tumblr in a risky acquisition that revolves around the vision and instincts of a 26-year-old entrepreneur who dropped out of high school to pursue his dream of bringing more beauty and creativity to the Internet.

Chesapeake names Anadarko executive as new CEO

The Associated Press | May 20 at 8:14 a.m.

Chesapeake Energy has named Anadarko Petroleum executive Robert Douglas Lawler as its new CEO.

Economists predict increase in consumer spending

The Associated Press | May 20 at 5:23 a.m.

Consumer spending is likely to pick up this year, while government spending declines at a faster rate, according to a survey of business economists.

United restarts 787 flights after grounding

By JOSHUA FREED, AP Airlines Writer | May 20 at 3:48 p.m.

United Airlines put its 787 back in the air on Monday, with both the airline and Boeing hoping to put the plane's four-month grounding behind them.

US futures subdued as investors take stock

The Associated Press | May 20 at 6:48 a.m.

U.S. stock futures are relatively flat as investors take a breather and some analysts wonder how long the bull-market run can last.

Pink Door What-Not Shop in Delano to shrink by 10,000 square feet

Carrie Rengers, Have You Heard? | May 17 at 4:41 p.m.

WICHITA — When one door closes, it doesn't necessarily mean another one opens.

Stocks rise on hopeful signs for the US economy

The Associated Press | May 17 at 3:17 p.m.

Encouraging news about the U.S. economy is extending the stock market's rally.

Wichita area’s April unemployment rate shows substantial drop

By Dan Voorhis, The Wichita Eagle | May 18 at 7:10 a.m.

The Wichita area unemployment rate dropped sharply to 6.0 percent in April from 6.7 percent in March, according to the Kansas Department of Labor.

Gorges Motor Co. plans event to mark 60th year

By Jerry Siebenmark, The Wichita Eagle | May 17 at 8:24 a.m.

Used car dealer Gorges Motor Co. is turning 60.

Financial and other challenges delay opening of Pacific Coast Pizza and Walkers Bar and Venue near Intrust Bank Arena

Carrie Rengers, Have You Heard? | May 17 at 6:25 a.m.

WICHITA — Pacific Coast Pizza and Walkers Bar and Venue were supposed to open next to Intrust Bank Arena in March, but they're still not in business yet.

Unemployment falls in 40 US states, rises in 3

By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER, AP Economics Writer | May 18 at 7:10 a.m.

Solid hiring helped lower unemployment rates in 40 U.S. states last month, the most since November. The declines show the job market is improving throughout most of the country.

Kansas budget negotiations abruptly halted

By JOHN MILBURN, Associated Press | May 17 at 5:08 p.m.

Negotiations among Kansas legislators over the next state budget halted abruptly Friday, preventing an agreement on higher education spending, stalling discussions on tax legislation and delaying the end of an annual session that's already lasted longer than predicted.

Stocks rise on hopeful signs for the US economy

By STEVE ROTHWELL, AP Market Writer | May 17 at 3:45 p.m.

Encouraging news about the U.S. economy extended the stock market's rally Friday.

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