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Sprint boosts buyout offer for Clearwire

Sprint Nextel Corp. is offering 14 percent more than before for the stake in wireless data network operator Clearwire Corp. it does not already own, but a large shareholder said the offer was still inadequate.

Lew: IRS actions "unacceptable and inexcusable"

Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew says the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative political groups was "unacceptable and inexcusable" and he has directed the agency's acting director to hold people accountable.

Newman University offers special courses for senior citizens

The Aging and Wellness Coalition of Sedgwick County and the Newman University School of Social Work are teaming up to offer classes to senior citizens, according to a news release.

SBA starting new lending program for veterans

The Small Business Administration says it has lined up pledges from more than 120 banks to increase lending to veterans.

Housing recovery boosts Home Depot 1Q results

Home Depot Inc.'s first-quarter net income rose 18 percent, thanks to the ongoing housing recovery, despite a chilly and wet spring.

Average credit card debt, late payments fall in 1Q

Americans got better about paying their credit card debt on time in the first three months of the year, a period when many borrowers use income tax returns to tackle their holiday season debt.

Sprint to listen to Dish offer

Wireless company Sprint Nextel Corp. says it can now let Dish Network Corp. see its books and talk with Dish to see whether its competing offer to buy Sprint is better than its current deal with Japan's SoftBank.

Futures rise; all eyes on the Fed

U.S. stock futures are rising with the nation's central bank seemingly committed to ushering along a financial rebound and the housing market nearing an important milestone.

WSU Center for Entrepreneurship operating without director, faculty member

The Center for Entrepreneurship at Wichita State University is feeling its loss of key personnel.

Galaxy Technologies planning to expand Winfield facility

Galaxy Technologies in Winfield plans to add new equipment and a 50,000-square-foot addition to its manufacturing facility.

Boeing, Spirit AeroSystems facilities in Oklahoma not damaged by tornado

Employees at Boeing’s Oklahoma City offices took shelter during the time a massive tornado hit Moore, Okla., about a 20 minute drive away.

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

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’

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

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

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

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

Small-company stocks lead the market higher

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

National entrepreneurship conference set for Kansas City

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

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

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

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