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

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

The Wichita school district has cut dozens of administrative positions in recent years, but part of the savings has gone toward higher pay for some remaining administrators.

K9 search team ready to help out when emergencies arise

Unlike some, these guys don’t mind working on a Saturday.

Summit focuses on ideas to help inmates reintegrate, avoid relapse

An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated David Wilkinson’s prison term. He served 56 months for cocaine possession.

State funding for National Center for Aviation Training likely to be cut

In a year of budget cuts driven by tax reductions, Wichita’s National Center for Aviation Training will likely be among the losers.

Records show extra pay for Wichita school administrators

The Eagle recently filed a Kansas Open Records Act request for information about total compensation paid to Wichita school district administrators.

Experts give their ideas to fix the National Baseball Congress World Series

The National Baseball Congress World Series is under intense scrutiny at City Hall, where city officials have convened a panel of baseball experts and are fielding calls from NBC teams around the country, City Manager Robert Layton said.

Marion a popular rest stop for migrating turkey vultures

San Juan Capistrano has its dainty, graceful swallows, and Kearney, Neb., its famed migration of majestic sandhill cranes.

Kansas budget negotiations break down

With a messy political puzzle strewn before them – and state services and tax policy hanging in the balance – lawmakers shook their heads, slammed their gavels and went home for the weekend by lunchtime Friday.

Powerball jackpot closing in on another record

Less than 10 months after three tickets split a world-record lottery prize, the jackpot for Saturday's Powerball drawing was nearing historic territory once again.

Capitol Beats: ‘The real story is, see, Republicans can govern’

A few quick hits about what’s driving the debate in the Legislature.

Dead man proves to be key witness in murder trial

A Sedgwick County jury began deliberations Friday in a first-degree murder trial that started just six weeks after a key witness committed suicide.

Strong storms could coincide with graduations across Kansas this weekend

Even as they’re gathering for graduation ceremonies and other outdoor activities this weekend, weather officials warn, Kansas residents better keep a close eye on the sky.

Bill would prevent lobbying about gun control, pro or con

Kansas state government could be barred from lobbying against gun control in Washington by a gag rule designed to prevent local governments from lobbying in favor of gun control at the Statehouse.

Fired IRS chief clashes with Congress

The embattled and departing head of the IRS on Friday defended as proper the actions taken by IRS employees who selected for close scrutiny tea party groups and other conservative organizations.

BBB: Sadly, scammers often victimize veterans

With the approach of Memorial Day, many Americans turn their attention to the brave men and women who are currently serving or have served our nation in uniform.

OSHA rules for Kansas whistleblower at Wolf Creek nuclear plant

Federal regulators have ruled in favor of an engineer fired for reporting unsafe conditions created by a contractor at a nuclear power plant in eastern Kansas, his attorneys said Friday.

School board president to attend Wichita Independent Neighborhoods meeting to discuss Southeast High

A meeting of Wichita Independent Neighborhoods on Monday will include information and discussion about Southeast High School.

Wichita school district announces leadership changes at schools

The Wichita school district has announced leadership changes for next school year, including new principals at Northwest High School, Northeast Magnet High and more than a dozen other schools.

Old Cowtown’s new Orientation Building to give visitors background on history of the museum

If you’ve ever wondered about the history of Old Cowtown Museum, you need never wonder again.

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