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Tornado Hits Wichita's Ailing Aviation Industry

editor — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:00:00 +0000

Over the weekend, tornadoes ripped through several states, killing at least five people in Oklahoma and causing millions in damage to communities. Among the hardest hit areas was Wichita, Kan., which has seen its share of hardship over the past several years.

The Future Of Aerospace In Wichita

Steve Kraske and Stephen Steigman — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:25:46 +0000

Will 2,100 aerospace workers find other jobs in Wichita once Boeing closes its plant next year?

Thursday at 11:40 a.m. on Up to Date: Steve Kraske talks with Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer about Wednesday's big news that Boeing is pulling out of city after nearly 85 years.

Top Of The Morning News: Thursday, January 5, 2012

Maria Carter — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:10:53 +0000

A daily digest of headlines from KCUR.

• Economist Disagree About Effects of Boeing’s Wichita Shut Down
• End of Stimulus Funds Make Budget Cuts Likely
• K-12 Funding Tops Opening Day Discussion In Missouri Legislature
• Farmers Reconsider Commodities Market
• Overland Park Releases Tab For Aisha Khan Search
• Sports: KU Beats K-State 67-49

Top Of The Morning News: Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Maria Carter — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:31:39 +0000

A daily digest of headlines from KCUR.

* Boeing Says No Decision On Wichita Plant Yet
* Search For Missing Student Continues
* Few Problems Found With Oversight Of Truman Sports Complex
* Kansas Families Worry About Medicaid Changes for Developmental Disability Care