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"QuikTrip baby," mom doing well after vehicle birth

Nov 4, 2009 7:39 am

Jennifer Rutledge said she is used to having babies fairly quickly."My youngest daughter was born seven minutes after I got to the ER,'' said Rutledge, 31. "It's just me."But on Monday ...

Rainbows United sees a path out of bankruptcy

Nov 4, 2009 7:36 am

Rainbows United has settled the two remaining creditor objections in its bankruptcy proceeding, clearing the way for the nonprofit child services group to file a reorganization plan late this year. ...

Kelly Parks' FBI comment mystifies other commissioners

Nov 4, 2009 7:36 am

Near the end of a long discussion about a code of ethics for Sedgwick County commissioners Tuesday, Chairman Kelly Parks said he had turned "stuff" over to the FBI and implied an investigati...

Wagle won't run for Tiahrt's seat, backs Pompeo

Nov 4, 2009 7:24 am

State Sen. Susan Wagle, who once expressed interest in running for the 4th District congressional seat, announced Tuesday that she would instead endorse candidate Mike Pompeo."Kansas is facing a ...

Senator: Health bill may wait till 2010

Nov 4, 2009 5:03 am

WASHINGTON — In a blow to the White House, the Senate's top Democrat signaled Tuesday that Congress may fail to meet a year-end deadline for passing health care legislation, leaving the mea...

Gala will honor role of women in flying

Nov 4, 2009 5:03 am

The Kansas Aviation Museum's annual gala will recognize the Ninety-Nines, an international association of female pilots, along with Kansans who have made a difference in aviation. Emily Warner, the na...

'Al' Harris wanted his restaurants to be iconic

Nov 4, 2009 5:03 am

While he owned and managed The Beacon and Don's restaurants, it wasn't unusual for Albert Lyon "Al" Harris to be seen working in the kitchen or greeting customers by name as they walked thro...

Police release image of robber

Nov 4, 2009 5:03 am

Wichita police have released an image of the man who robbed the Intrust Bank branch at 1544 S. Webb Road on Monday.The man walked into the bank at Harry and Webb at about 3:25 p.m., handed a bank empl...

Ex-mayor urges city to help Gietzen

Nov 4, 2009 5:03 am

An odd confluence of political history and legal opinions on a 9-year-old complaint emerged at Tuesday's Wichita City Council meeting. Former Mayor Bob Knight advocated that the city help Mark Gietzen...

Sarah Palin set to speak in Salina

Nov 3, 2009 5:34 pm

Former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin will be the featured speaker at the Salina Chamber of Commerce annual banquet on Feb. 5.The event, at the Salina Bicentennial Center, is expected to dra...

News from Kansan.com

Gingrich to speak on campus today

Nov 4, 2009 6:00 am

Former Speaker of the House sharing knowledge about politics in two separate events.

Student groups raise awareness

Nov 4, 2009 6:00 am

Ten campus organizations promote domestic violence prevention.

Nursing students compete for academic edge

Nov 4, 2009 6:00 am

High demand for nurses and small number of spots force students to find extra opportunities.

Latin American Studies plays host to film

Nov 4, 2009 6:00 am

Senorita Extraviada depicts the kidnapping, rape and murder of women in Juarez, Mexico.

Better Know a Major: Atmospheric Science

Nov 4, 2009 6:00 am

Program gives opportunities in education, government and broadcasting.

Longtime professor Harry Shaffer dies

Nov 4, 2009 4:06 am

Shaffer taught at the University for 53 years.

New Pharmacy building on schedule to open

Nov 3, 2009 6:00 am

Extra space should allow School to increase enrollment by about 50 percent.

Groups continue to push green initiative through projects

Nov 3, 2009 6:00 am

Groups are optimistic, though administration says there isnt much green to go around.

Spotlight on Organizations: KU Mock Trial

Nov 3, 2009 6:00 am

Student-run organization holds trial simulations and competes around the country,

Buford enters diversion agreement

Nov 3, 2009 6:00 am

Junior guard will pay $802 in fees and court costs.

News for Kansas from LJWorld.com

VA a leader in electronic records

Nov 4, 2009 6:00 am

The Department of Veterans Affairs is a pioneer when it comes to electronic health records and is serving as an example of what a future national health information network might look like.

Parkinson: Feds need to solve power line problem

Nov 4, 2009 6:00 am

More federal guidance is needed if Kansas and the rest of the country is to build the transmission lines needed to carry wind energy and meet growing energy demands.

Phillies' skipper right about rotation

Nov 4, 2009 6:00 am

Charlie Manuel made a gaggle of reporters chuckle Tuesday when he used the expressions Manny being Manny and Brett being Brett in the same sentence.

Yankees look to close out Series

Nov 4, 2009 6:00 am

Andy Pettitte leaned forward in his chair and recounted a recent chat he had with Derek Jeter as soon as they realized what was next in this World Series.

Veritas football ousted from playoffs

Nov 4, 2009 6:00 am

Veritas Christian tailback Hogan Randall busted off tackle, cut back and raced down the middle of the football field into the end zone.

Reesing: Benching was a big deal to me

Nov 4, 2009 6:00 am

Todd Reesing says he was surprised to be benched against Texas Tech.

Dugan Arnetts KU football notebook

Nov 4, 2009 6:00 am

For a while, it looked like the Kansas University offensive line might have been the programs most overachieving unit this fall.

What do I do with ... turnips: Turnip the volume

Nov 4, 2009 6:00 am

As a part-time farmer, Stu Shafer sometimes has to think about saving back some of his offerings so he and his wife have something for their table at home.

Voters approve pair of sales taxes

Nov 4, 2009 6:00 am

Voters approved a pair of Baldwin City sales tax questions during the only election in Douglas County on Tuesday.

Three auto burglaries on same block reported Monday

Nov 4, 2009 6:00 am

Three separate auto burglaries were reported early Monday morning.