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Hawker Beechcraft Notes Record Backlog Ahead Of EBACE 2008

Company Hopes To Further Its European Appeal Hawker Beechcraft Corporation says its strong international sales have bolstered the company's backlog to a record $6.8 billion, led by the Europe/Africa region. The Wichita, KS-based planemaker plans to showcase the variety of its product line at this year's European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE), which runs May 20-22. ...

'Nuts bullpen can't hold lead

WICHITA, KS- The Wingnuts jumped out to a 6-2 lead but could not hold it, falling 8-6 at the El Paso Diablos on Wednesday. Everything looked to be going Wichita's way when they pulled off a triple play in the bottom of the fourth inning to stay within a run. ...

Diablos Nip Wingnuts

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts dropped a 5-4 decision at the El Paso Diablos today. Chris Colton gave Wichita a 1-0 lead in the fourth inning with his first home run of the season, but the Diablos jumped ahead for good in the bottom of the inning with three runs. ...

Republican leader Jack Ranson dies at 78

Jack Ranson, a "big tent" Republican, investment banker and political activist, could disagree with others' politics but still work with them, his friends say. Mr. Ranson, 78, died Thursday at Galichia Heart Hospital in Wichita following complications from heart surgery. In a long run of activism, Mr. Ranson served six years as state Republican Party chairman and 10 years as Kansas' national ... ...

Breathe Easy: Breathe Carolina Signed

Breathe Carolina, a Denver-based electro/techno-pop duo, have signed with Rise Records. Their debut CD, It's Classy, Not Classic , will be released September 16. Kyle and Dave (no last names given) are now on tour giving lucky audience members a preview of their self-produced album. ...

Wingnuts split DH, make roster moves

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts split a doubleheader today losing game one 2-1 and winning game two 10-6 at the Sioux City Explorers. The Wingnuts now own the league's best record at 4-1 with an off day on Monday. The Wingnuts resume action at the El Paso Diablos on Tuesday morning. ...

Police say attack was planned

Police said Tuesday that James Collins was not randomly abducted from his business Monday morning before being killed a few minutes later in downtown Wichita. "It appears the victim was targeted," Deputy Chief Tom Stolz said about Collins, 55, owner of Marquee Motors, 2938 E. Douglas. One of the suspects fired a shot into the ceiling of the business, then shot Collins in the leg shortly ... ...

Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

• American Association: Representatives from the independent AA were in Topeka (KS) to get an update on progress toward a possible ballpark that could eventually become home to an AA franchise. ...

Late Night Motorcycle Accident Kills a Shawnee County Man

A Topeka man hit a car on K-4 near Seward in Topeka as the car attempted a U-Turn on the bridge there. The man has not been identified yet as officials are waiting until the family is notified. Motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet. ...

How does Independent baseball stack up?

It is a good test of Independent Baseball strength to see how the previous season's statistical leaders are doing, especially if the players have had their contracts purchased by major league ...

SUNDAY ARTS CALENDAR

EVENTS Bishop Richard Wilke, book-signing by the author of "The Tie That Binds," 2 p.m. today Watermark Books, 4701 E. Douglas. Free. Information, 316-682-1181. Open Comedy Jam, with Say What?, the Blue Theater Co. and Disco Nap Enterprises, 5-8 p.m. today, Blank Page, 917 W. Douglas. Free. Information, 316-990-0068. The James Gates Show, "Southside Survivors," live, locally produced ... ...

Facing Hunger: Feeding America

The Early Show and many of our affiliates are holding a food drive through May 10. Learn how you can donate! ...

American Association recap

SS Brenan Herrera's double scored 2B Derek Schermerhorn in the bottom of the eighth inning and lifted the Wingnuts to a win in game one of the doubleheader with Sioux City. 1B Stephen Pearson had a perfect 2-for-2 game for Wichita with a run scored and three RBI. Schermerhorn chipped in with a 1-for-3 effort and the game winning run for the Wingnuts. ...

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