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Nevada Hangs On To Beat Wichita State 74-70 In NIT

Luke Babbitt scored 17 of his 23 points in the second half to help the Nevada hang on for a 74-70 victory over host Wichita State in the first round of the NIT on Wednesday night at Koch Arena.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:45:51 GMT

Thousands Of Shocker Fans Crowd Into Koch Arena

WSU's loss to Nevada may have disappointed fans, but supporters say they're still proud of their team.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:09:42 GMT

Boeing Says Production Rate Increases Would Boost Local Economy

For more than a year, the fear in Wichita was that the other shoe was going to drop. The other show being significant production rate cuts on commercial airliners, particularly the 737. Instead, Boeing now hints of an increase.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:29:42 GMT

Senator Dick Kelsey Endorses Mike Pompeo For Congress

Earlier today at a press conference in the state capitol conservative State Senator Dick Kelsey, former 4th District Congressional candidate, formally endorsed businessman and military veteran Mike Pompeo.

Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:29:22 GMT

Sedgwick County Commission Votes To Transfer Funds On Arena

County commission voted 3-2 to transfer $1.6 million from the arena fund to county’s general fund.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:34:29 GMT

State Workers, Soda Vendors Rally In Topeka

A day after a rally by advocates for Kansas public schools, state employees and soda vendors are taking their turn at the Statehouse.

Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:47:36 GMT

Kan. Senate Approves Day Care Bill

The legislation was inspired by the death of 13-month-old Lexie Engelman, who suffered fatal injuries on her third day at a Johnson County home day care in 2004. Her parents have pushed for reform.

Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:48:49 GMT

Officers Face Rigorous SWAT Team Try Outs

Thirteen law enforcement officers vie for a highly coveted spot on the SWAT team.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:08:35 GMT

Sedgwick County Offers Settlement To Jail Beating Victim's Family

After an executive session, commissioners voted to offer a settlement to the family of a man beaten at the Sedgwick County jail in 2007.

Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:11:01 GMT

WPD Conduct LiDAR Traffic Enforcement Operation

The Wichita Police Department conducted a LiDAR traffic enforcement operation this morning on East Kellogg just west of Hillside.

Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:51:45 GMT