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Dealers: Related News Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 12:05AM7/8/2010 - New Kenworth Dealership Opens in Kansas Wichita Kenworth has opened a new parts and service location in Emporia, Kan., which features a 10,000 square-foot service department with 10 service bays, and a large parts warehouse to serve local and long-haul truck operators....
Exhibit debunks Native American fallacies Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 10:10PMThe Basehor Historical Museum’s July exhibit is now open for viewing.
Wells Fargo to blend units, close 638 Financial stores Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 10:06PMWells Fargo & Co. will integrate its storefront loan business into its banking and mortgage units, which means the closing of its 638 Wells Fargo Financial stores.
Wichita, Hutch Midas stores sold Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 10:06PMThe second-largest franchisee of auto service provider Midas has acquired all of the Midas locations in Wichita and Hutchinson.
Sedgwick Co. program offers down payment assistance Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 10:06PMSedgwick County is back in the mortgage lending business through a down payment assistance plan for low-income first-time homebuyers.
Longtime Kroger employee is named Dillon president Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 10:06PMJoe Grieshaber has been named president of Kroger's Dillon Food Stores division. He replaces John Bays, who is retiring after 42 years with the company.
South Hillside record shop specializes in good ol' vinyl Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 10:06PMEd Swarts remembers his first record — a 45 rpm of Three Dog Night's "Joy to the World."
s lift Spirit plant Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 10:06PMAsk what work Spirit AeroSystems performs at its 293-acre Tulsa facility, and spokesman Mark Walker keeps it simple. "We're basically what you call 'wings and things,' " Walker said.
County OKs deal to pay for rail work Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 8:33PMReno County Commissioners OK'd an agreement with the city of Hutchinson on Wednesday regarding a lit ...
Theft At Local Business Totals In Excess Of $20,000 Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 5:00PMCan you believe it, thieves breaking into a Wichita business to steal scrap metal? We've heard that before. But that isn't all they took from Hopper's Glass Company.
Texoma Fireworks Store Owner Wants WF Fireworks Ordinance to Change Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 4:41PMMany people were still setting off fireworks well into last night to celebrate the Fourth.Wichita Falls Police received 53 more fireworks calls overnight, bringing the total since last Friday to 425.
Deputies Arrest Three Men Stealing Anhydrous Ammonia Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 4:32PMWichita County Deputies said three men were busted stealing anhydrous ammonia from a Texoma business. Officials said a deputy saw a driver drop two people off at Helena Chemicals close to 6:00 a.m. Sunday.
El Diablo Could Soon Be Opening Its Doors Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 4:31PMThere's a minor setback for a new Wichita Falls restaurant opening on Kell. The only thing the owner of El Diablo is waiting on is a menu board. Anthony Scott said the new burrito restaurant was working with an out of state company for the sign , but it was having problems with its printing press.
Arrest Leads To Deputies To Pseudoephedrine Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 4:31PMA suspected criminal makes a call not knowing he would end up getting busted. Wichita County Deputies said they arrested a 41-year-old woman Saturday afternoon. While booking the woman her cell phone kept ringing.
Excerpts from recent Kansas editorials Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 2:47PMLawrence Journal-World. July 6, 2010.
Mid-Sized Cities Thriving – Major Markets Offer Best Quality of Life Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 1:08PMRISMEDIA, July 7, 2010—Coming on the heels of its ranking of the major markets that offer the best quality of life in America as part of its provocative new “U.S. Uncovered” series, Portfolio.com – a national business news site for…
Former Mustang earns award for determination in CHL Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 1:01PMWhen Jason Duda was growing up playing hockey in Sexsmith, he probably didn't dream he would enjoy a 15-year professional hockey career in Wichita, Kansas.
Illegal immigrant sentenced for re-entry Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 4:38AMWICHITA - A federal judge in Kansas has rejected a plea for leniency for an illegal immigrant who wa ...
CSU women's basketball coach Holt having busy summer Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 4:23AMKristen Holt hasn't spent her summer lazing by the pool, a cold drink in hand and working on her tan.
Mid-Sized Cities Are Thriving! Portfolio.com Reveals Best Markets to Live Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 4:00AMComing on the heels of its ranking of the major markets that offer the best quality of life in America as part of its provocative new U.S. Uncovered series, Portfolio.comâthe national business news site for small and mid-sized business executivesâtoday revealed a companion study on the best mid-sized markets.
Valedictorian looks toward the future Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 11:04PMAs each year passes, a new crop of young adults emerges from the shelter of youth to take its place in society.
State smoking ban ruling is today Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 10:06PMTOPEKA — With only hours before Kansas is scheduled to go smoke-free in public places, owners of bars, bingo parlors and private clubs are seeking to block the ban in court.
Chamber endorsees are all GOP Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 10:06PMThe Kansas Chamber Political Action Committee endorsed dozens of candidates Tuesday.
Wesley to build endoscopy unit Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 10:06PMWesley Medical Center is building a $4.5 million endoscopy unit that will allow it to increase the number of procedures it's doing and to add services not currently available in Wichita.
Judge: Smoking ban challenge to be decided today Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 8:55PMTOPEKA - Attorneys representing bars and bingo parlors asked a Kansas judge to put a hold on the sta ...
KU apparel stores compete in saturated market Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 5:25PMWith as many as 15 places to buy KU gear in Lawrence, it can be tough for businesses to stand out.
Kansas bars ask judge to block smoking ban Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 4:42PMAttorneys representing bars and bingo parlors asked a Kansas judge to put a hold on the state's smoking ban Tuesday, arguing it would hurt their businesses and violate their constitutional rights
Valedictorian looks toward the future Saturday, June 12, 2010 @ 10:47PMAs each year passes, a new crop of young adults emerges from the shelter of youth to take its place in society.
Nett: Loose insurance regulation means high prices, less service Saturday, June 12, 2010 @ 10:38PMGenerally speaking, having your mortgage company manage your property taxes and homeowners insurance payments through an impound fund is a smart thing to do.
Federal regulation for payday loans gains traction Saturday, June 12, 2010 @ 10:32PMAs a longtime bankruptcy attorney, Jerry Harper said he has seen the devastation that payday loans can do.
Neugebauer helps conservatives Saturday, June 12, 2010 @ 10:26PMNorth Texas Congressman Randy Neugebauer is so keen to propel other conservatives — not just Republicans — into Congress he’d consider contributing to a conservative Democrat’s campaign as midterm elections approach.
ning through loss Saturday, June 12, 2010 @ 10:03PMIf there is any good news about bank failures in Kansas, it is that only four banks have been closed in the first U.S. banking crisis of the 21st century.
Lone survivor of crash working to heal Saturday, June 12, 2010 @ 10:03PMHana Choi fell asleep in the van, surrounded by her mother, twin sister and brother as they left Wichita on the first day of spring break in March.
MIKE POMPEO QUESTIONS RIVAL WINK HARTMAN'S RESIDENTIAL TIES TO KANSAS Saturday, June 12, 2010 @ 10:03PMFourth Congressional District candidate Wink Hartman is catching flak from rival Republicans for claiming to be a lifelong Kansan when records show that he was registered to vote in Florida until shortly before he launched his campaign last year.
Public record Saturday, June 12, 2010 @ 8:46PMMunicipal CourtCases triedJune 7 to June 11Andrew C. Everett, 805 N. Monroe, failure to yield/pedest ...
Business people Saturday, June 12, 2010 @ 8:45PMThe Hutchinson Correctional Facility announced the promotion of two employees. Michelle Giles was pr ...
Siemens job fair draws 2,000 people Saturday, June 12, 2010 @ 8:16PMDressed in a suit and tie, Omar Miller was ready to show employers at Siemens Energy that he was the ...
Duda calls it a hockey career; goes out in style Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 11:16AMWhen Jason Duda was growing up playing hockey in Sexsmith, he probably didn't dream he would enjoy a 15-year professional hockey career in Wichita, Kansas. And as he was munching on "the best fries in the world" at Courtesy Corner in Rycroft after games there, he surely could not have know that [...]
Police Clear Suspicious Package Scene In Downtown Wichita Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 10:23AMA downtown business was evacuated after someone found a suspicious package. Police have cleared the scene.
Obituaries reported in the June 10, 2010, Advocate Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 10:00AMThese obituaries were reported in the June 10, 2010, Advocate: David Keith Craig, Stephen Phillip Doebele, Lloyd A. Feldkamp, Estel L. “E.L.” Gross, Lisa Kay Beuttel Larkin, Father Walter Phillips and Peggy Ann Procopio.
State treasurer announces election bid Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 9:23AMWhen State Treasurer Dennis McKinney took office in January 2009, he realized that homebuilders weren't using a state program that provides low-interest home construction loans.
Address change: Kansan takes postal reins Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 12:01AMThe U.S. Postal Service has delivered a new postmaster to Denver.
Bold Software Now Featured in Palo Alto Software’s ‘Start, Run & Grow Your Business Plus’ Software Package Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 12:00AMBoldChat Enables Entrepreneurs to Deliver Superior Sales & Support to Online Customers
Can AirTran, Southwest coexist here? Wednesday, June 9, 2010 @ 10:02PMExperts are mixed on whether AirTran Airways and Southwest Airlines could successfully coexist in the Wichita market.
New laws regulate taxes, real estate deals, smoking Wednesday, June 9, 2010 @ 10:02PMLaws have tightened on things such as tax incentives and homeowners associations, a group of local lawyers said during a seminar this week.
Valedictorian looks toward the future Wednesday, June 2, 2010 @ 10:47PMAs each year passes, a new crop of young adults emerges from the shelter of youth to take its place in society.
Around Town: Family says thanks to Station 7 Wednesday, June 2, 2010 @ 10:47PMBruce Wiuff says the Wiuff Family is thankful for the quick response from the McKinney Fire Department, Station 7, Captain Brian Chandler, Melissa Currie, Greg Mulkey and Dan Frey after 9-month-old Emma Wiuff was accidently burned on April 30.
BBB: Do research on door-to-door Wednesday, June 2, 2010 @ 10:14PMDoor bells are ringing all over North Texas — so be prepared.
Business jet market stabilizes but Learjet faces challenges Wednesday, June 2, 2010 @ 10:02PMThe used business jet market is stabilizing, as are order cancellations, Bombardier officials said Wednesday, but challenges remain for the Canadian planemaker and its Learjet plant in Wichita.
Delano furniture store to be country bar Wednesday, June 2, 2010 @ 10:02PMEver since his father bought the former Davis Furniture building in Delano in 2007, Chris Ruffin knew there would have to be extensive renovation.