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Former KSN, Channel 3, anchorman is the new Mooyah franchisee for Wichita

Carrie Rengers, Have You Heard? | Feb. 8 at 5:30 a.m.

WICHITA — Anthony Powell can now add hamburgers to his resume — loaded ones at that.

AFM: Passage of FAA bill music to the ears

Molly McMillin, Air Capital Insider | Feb. 8 at 11:02 a.m.

A variety of trade groups are praising Congress’ passage Friday of reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration for the next four years.

Sprint posts deeper 4Q loss on iPhone costs

By PETER SVENSSON, AP Technology Writer | Feb. 8 at 4:25 p.m.

Sprint dug deep into its pockets in the latest quarter to put iPhones in the hands of its customers. The perennially money-losing company on Wednesday posted its largest loss in three years.

Stock futures fall as Greece fails to OK all cuts

By CHRISTINA REXRODE, The Associated Press | Feb. 9 at 6:50 a.m.

U.S. stock futures are falling after Greek leaders failed to accept the entire batch of new austerity measures demanded by creditors, leaving its bailout in limbo.

Hawker Beechcraft hires turnaround specialist as CEO

By Molly McMillin, The Wichita Eagle | Today at 6:50 a.m.

Steve Miller, who calls himself “The Turnaround Kid,” has spent his long career rescuing troubled companies.

McClatchy Co. reports higher fourth-quarter profits

BY DALE KESLER, Sacramento Bee | Feb. 7 at 12:19 p.m.

The McClatchy Co. reported higher quarterly profits today amid signs that its lengthy revenue slump is easing.

Hawker Beechcraft hires turnaround specialist as CEO; Boisture to remain chairman

Molly McMillin, Air Capital Insider | Feb. 7 at 10:26 a.m.

Hawker Beechcraft announced that it has hired as CEO a man who has spent his career restructuring troubled companies.

Visioneering names co-chairs

By Jerry Siebenmark, The Wichita Eagle | Feb. 7 at 9:28 a.m.

Visioneering Wichita has named Wayne Chambers and Sommer Keplar as co-chairs of the group whose aim is to improve the area economy and quality of life.

Verizon’s spending on Kansas network totals $95 million in 2011

By Jerry Siebenmark, The Wichita Eagle | Feb. 7 at 11:08 a.m.

Verizon Wireless said today that it spent $95 million in enhancements to its Kansas network in 2011.

Kansas, Wichita economic development groups recruiting companies for Farnborough Airshow

Molly McMillin, Air Capital Insider | Feb. 7 at 11:18 a.m.

Want to get your name out to European aviation companies?

BP hikes dividend after strong fourth quarter

By ROBERT BARR, Associated Press | Feb. 7 at 5:21 p.m.

BP PLC has raised its quarterly dividend by 14 percent after posting double-digit gains in profit and revenue in the last three months of 2011 despite further big payments to compensate for the disastrous oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Coca-Cola adjusted 4Q results beat Street

By MAE ANDERSON, AP Retail Writer | Feb. 7 at 5:46 p.m.

Coca-Cola reported an effervescent fourth quarter Tuesday, as the company sold more of its drinks globally and its earnings beat analyst expectations.

Stock end higher, erasing early losses

By SAMANTHA BOMKAMP, AP Business Writer | Feb. 7 at 4:21 p.m.

Stocks resumed their slow but steady climb Tuesday as Greece appeared close to announcing a deal with creditors to cut its debt. The Dow Jones industrial average ended at its highest level since May 2008.

Newton’s Millennium Machine and Tool finds success after Big Dog

By Dan Voorhis, The Wichita Eagle | Feb. 6 at 8:19 p.m.

Brian Franz and Kris Wondra had one heck of a ride courtesy of Big Dog Motorcycles, but got pretty banged up when the motorcycle maker crashed.

Boeing orders checks of 787 Dreamliners on fuselage delamination

By Ed Dufner, Bloomberg News | Feb. 6 at 2:07 p.m.

Boeing has ordered inspections of 787 Dreamliners after finding signs of delamination on the fuselage of the first passenger jetliner built chiefly of carbon-fiber composites.

Another Mayo exec to join Via Christi

By Jerry Siebenmark, The Wichita Eagle | Feb. 6 at 10:28 a.m.

Via Christi Health said another Mayo executive will be joining the Wichita-based Catholic health system.

Wesley parent doubles its 2011 earnings

By Jerry Siebenmark, The Wichita Eagle | Feb. 6 at 10:25 a.m.

The parent of Wesley Medical Center said today that its revenue and income were up from the prior year.

US oil prices fall below $97

By CHRIS KAHN, AP Energy Writer | Feb. 6 at 3:06 p.m.

U.S. oil prices fell below $97 per barrel Monday as growing supplies offset concerns that President Barack Obama and other Western leaders will make it tougher for Iran to sell crude.

Stocks slip on Wall Street as Greek talks drag on

By MATTHEW CRAFT, AP Business Writer | Feb. 6 at 4:56 p.m.

Stock indexes closed slightly lower Monday as talks dragged on between Greek political leaders over a fresh cost-cutting package required for the country to get more bailout loans.

China bars its airlines from paying EU carbon tax

By JOE McDONALD, AP Business Writer | Feb. 5 at 11:16 p.m.

China announced Monday it will prohibit its airlines from paying European Union charges on carbon emissions, ratcheting up a global dispute over the cost of combatting climate change.

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