Hoyas use D to top South Florida in Big EastMar 10, 2010 | 4:15 pmJason Clark and Greg Monroe scored 16 points each, and No. 22 Georgetown built a big first-half lead before handling everything South Florida star Dominique Jones could offer in a 69-49 victory Wednesday in the Big East.
Faraway Iditarod fans feed race habitMar 10, 2010 | 4:15 pmCathleen Griffin usually feeds her passion for the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race through the Internet, but next week she'll travel to Alaska for the first time to see the winner cross the finish line in the old gold rush town.
Lakers struggling to escape late-season funkMar 10, 2010 | 4:15 pmThe euphoria from Kobe Bryant's latest game-winning shot didn't last much longer than it took for the celebratory streamers to fall from the Staples Center roof onto the Toronto Raptors' heads.
Garciaparra rejoins Red Sox for day, then retMar 10, 2010 | 4:15 pmNomar Garciaparra rejoined the Red Sox for one day and then retired, ending a 14-year career in which he won two batting titles with Boston and was once a beloved player in the city.
Head of BCS fires back at Senators who sent lMar 10, 2010 | 4:15 pmThe head of the Bowl Championship Series thinks Congress "has more important things to do" than look into the way his group distributes money to college football conferences.
Once-revered SC lawmaker freezes to death aloMar 10, 2010 | 4:15 pmWhen Juanita Goggins became the first black woman elected to the South Carolina Legislature in 1974, she was hailed as a trailblazer and twice visited the president at the White House.
House bans misleading census mailingsMar 10, 2010 | 4:15 pmThe House passed legislation Wednesday that would ban misleading mailings designed to appear they're from the Census Bureau, following criticism that Republican groups were sending fundraising letters using the census name.
Families: 3 Americans detained in Iran call hMar 10, 2010 | 4:15 pmCindy Hickey had rehearsed what she would say to her son when she finally got to talk to him months after he was detained in Iran. When the time came, the conversation lasted only about a minute, she said, "so it was hard to.
Drug arrests latest black mark on RI police fMar 10, 2010 | 4:15 pmAfter three Providence police officers were arrested last week in a cocaine-peddling sting, Chief Dean Esserman called ita "hard day" for the department.
Ex-Detroit councilwoman gets 37 months for brMar 10, 2010 | 4:15 pmA former Detroit city councilwoman was sentenced to more than three years in prison Wednesday for bribery after a federal judge refused to set aside her guilty plea during a stormy court hearing dominated by a dispute over.
Math, English classes could be standardizedMar 10, 2010 | 4:15 pmStudents across the nation might eventually use the same math and English textbooks and take the same tests if states adopt new rigorous standards proposed Wednesday by governors and education leaders.
Check on Ohio State gunman found no criminal Mar 10, 2010 | 4:15 pmOhio State University says a background check on a janitor who shot two supervisors didn't reveal a criminal record, even though he had spent five years in prison.
Pa. suspect: Caretaker by day, 'Jihad Jane' oMar 10, 2010 | 4:15 pmColleen LaRose spent long days caring for her boyfriend's father in a second-floor apartment in Pennsburg, a small town north of Philadelphia.
Study: Law officers struggle to readjust afteMar 10, 2010 | 4:15 pmFor soldiers patrolling in Iraq and Afghanistan, death can come from a bomb hidden in a trash pile or an innocent-looking face in the crowd. Returning home alive can depend on the quick turn of a steering wheel or pull of a.
Female WWII aviators honored with gold medalMar 10, 2010 | 4:15 pmThey flew planes during World War II but weren't considered "real" military pilots. No flags were draped over their coffins when they died on duty.
Islanders C Schremp out for seasonMar 10, 2010 | 4:15 pmThe New York Islanders announced that
center Rob Schremp will miss the remainder of the season.
Cardinals sign TE Becht, two others to one-yeMar 10, 2010 | 4:15 pmThe Arizona Cardinals inked tight ends Anthony
Becht, Stephen Spach and defensive end Jeremy Clark to one-year contracts on
Wednesday.
Chelios joining Thrashers for 26th NHL seasonMar 10, 2010 | 1:15 pmThe Atlanta Thrashers recalled veteran
defenseman Chris Chelios on Wednesday, marking the 26th consecutive NHL season
in which the 48-year-old will participate.
Eagles ink Marlin Jackson to two-year dealMar 10, 2010 | 12:15 pmThe Philadelphia Eagles announced
Wednesday the signing of cornerback Marlin Jackson to a two-year contract.
Redskins sign T KemoeatuMar 10, 2010 | 12:15 pmThe Washington Redskins have signed nose
tackle Maake Kemoeatu, the team announced Wednesday.
Chiefs sign DT Shaun SmithMar 10, 2010 | 12:15 pmThe Kansas City Chiefs announced Wednesday
the signing of defensive tackle Shaun Smith.
Bengals re-sign TE CoatsMar 10, 2010 | 10:15 amThe Cincinnati Bengals re-signed tight end
Daniel Coats on Wednesday.
Titans add LB WitherspoonMar 10, 2010 | 9:15 amThe Tennessee Titans agreed to terms on a
multi-year contract with Will Witherspoon on Wednesday.
Canucks end record road trip in PhoenixMar 10, 2010 | 8:15 amThe longest road trip in NHL history will come to an end
tonight when the Vancouver Canucks visit the Phoenix Coyotes at Jobing.com
Arena.
Wichita Weather ForecastMar 10, 2010 | 10:15 amThis afternoon:? Mostly cloudy with storms likely late.? Wind: NE 5-15.
More Rain, Thunderstorms on the WayMar 10, 2010 | 6:15 amAreas of rain and embedded thunderstorms will be likely across Kansas late Wednesday afternoon.
Wichita Weather ForecastMar 10, 2010 | 4:15 amToday:? Increasing clouds with late afternoon storms likely.? Wind: E/NE 5-15.
As One Storm Leaves, Another Takes Its PlaceMar 9, 2010 | 5:15 pmThere will also be a chance for some thunderstorms, a few of which could be on the strong side, late in the day Wednesday.
Keep Your Rain Gear Handy Across KansasMar 9, 2010 | 3:15 pmThe storm system that brought locally heavy rain to parts of Kansas Monday will slowly lift off to the northeast of our state Tuesday night.
Keep Your Rain Gear Handy Across KansasMar 9, 2010 | 6:15 amThe storm system that brought locally heavy rain to parts of Kansas Monday will slowly lift off to the northeast of our state Tuesday night.
Wichita Weather ForecastMar 9, 2010 | 4:15 amToday:?A few morning showers otherwise mostly cloudy and mild.? Wind: SE/W 10-15.
Spirit Aerosystems Optimistic for Increased 7Mar 10, 2010 | 3:15 pmAs Wichita crews load only the 19th 787 fuselage, onto the world's largest cargo plane, Spirit Aerosystems has high hopes for a rapid increase in production.
Spirit Aerosystems Optimistic for Increased 7Mar 10, 2010 | 2:15 pmAs Wichita crews load only the 19th 787 fuselage, onto the world's largest cargo plane, Spirit Aerosystems has high hopes for a rapid increase in production.
Governor Parkinson to Sign Smoking Ban FridayMar 10, 2010 | 2:15 pmKansas Gov. Mark Parkinson plans to sign a bill that will ban smoking in bars, restaurants and other public places.
More notice urged in postal closingsMar 10, 2010 | 4:15 pmThe agency that regulates postal affairs says when the Postal Service wants to close a local office, it should give residents more notice and an increased chance to air their.
Study suggests too many invasive heart tests Mar 10, 2010 | 4:15 pmResearchers said Wednesday that doctors could do a better job of deciding which patients should get an angiogram, a test to look for heart disease.
School prom off after lesbian's date requestMar 10, 2010 | 4:15 pmThe prom's off at a northern Mississippi school after a lesbian student demanded she be allowed to bring her girlfriend.
Toyota wants the Prius involved in crashMar 10, 2010 | 1:15 pmA New York police official says Toyota wants a Prius that was involved in a crash but his department is "not prepared to release it just yet.".
D.C. courthouse busy with same-sex applicatioMar 10, 2010 | 12:15 pmHundreds of couples applied for marriage licenses in Washington during the first week they were available to same-sex couples.
Police: No foul play in Haim's deathMar 10, 2010 | 10:15 amLos Angeles County police say there's no evidence of foul play in the death of actor Corey Haim.
Unemployment rises in 30 states in JanuaryMar 10, 2010 | 10:15 amThe government says unemployment rose in 30 states in January, evidence that jobs remain scarce in most regions of the country.
Obama continues final push for health care reMar 10, 2010 | 9:15 amAs a new AP poll finds support for improvements to the health care system, but distaste for the way the debate is playing out in Washington, President Barack Obama continues.
New national math, English standards draftedMar 10, 2010 | 9:15 amProposed national educational guidelines would move math and English instruction closer to standards that are uniform and more rigorous.
Man plows truck into duplexMar 10, 2010 | 4:15 pmA man police describe as "very, very aggravated" slammed his car into a duplex Wednesday afternoon in Wichita.
Man plows truck into duplexMar 10, 2010 | 3:15 pmA man police describe as "very, very aggravated" slammed his car into a duplex Wednesday afternoon in Wichita.
Calif. police seek gunmen after boy's 911 calMar 10, 2010 | 2:15 pmDetectives in California are searching for three armed robbers who broke into a home and threatened the parents of a 7-year-old boy who called 911 from a locked bathroom.
State unemployment risesMar 10, 2010 | 1:15 pmThe Kansas jobless rate was 7.1 percent in January.
Man dies following Monday crashMar 10, 2010 | 12:15 pmThe was taken to the hospital with critical injuries following the crash in Haysville.
Kan. House passes jobless fund fixMar 10, 2010 | 12:15 pmThe Kansas House has sent Gov. Mark Parkinson a bill adjusting the taxes paid by businesses into the state's unemployment trust fund.
Governor to sign smoking restrictions FridayMar 10, 2010 | 12:15 pmKansas Gov. Mark Parkinson plans to sign a bill that will ban smoking in bars, restaurants and other public places.
Senate committee approves fix to fuel tax misMar 10, 2010 | 10:15 amA Senate committee has approved a measure designed to correct problems that arose when the state made errors in the distribution of fuel tax revenue.
Kan. House to debate school consolidationMar 9, 2010 | 8:15 amKansas House members are scheduled to debate a bill that would reduce the state aid for some small school districts.
Feds don't want Wittig, Lake trial movedMar 9, 2010 | 8:15 amFederal prosecutors are working to keep the trial of two former Westar Energy executives in Kansas.
Threat of shooting at Ness City schoolsFeb 26, 2010 | 3:15 pmConcern about the possibility of a shooting forced authorities to increase security at two schools in Ness City Friday.
Kansan charged in Neb. flag case wants new juFeb 26, 2010 | 2:15 pmA woman charged with violating Nebraska's flag-desecration law outside a soldier's funeral wants her judge removed because he had belonged to a group that shields such funerals from protesters.
League of Municipalities plans big 100th partFeb 26, 2010 | 2:15 pmThe organization that represents city governments at the Kansas Statehouse is planning quite a celebration of its 100th anniversary.
Parkinson: Kan. Jobless Rate 'Discouraging'Mar 10, 2010 | 2:15 pmThe first Kansas unemployment report for 2010 is out, and Gov. Mark Parkinson calls the numbers "discouraging.
Governor To Sign Smoking Ban FridayMar 10, 2010 | 11:15 amKansas Gov. Mark Parkinson plans to sign a bill that will ban smoking in bars, restaurants and other public places.
Police Investigating After Infant InjuredMar 10, 2010 | 10:15 amWichita police say an infant may have been injured by accident when he was dropped by his older sister.
Rob Zombie, Alice Cooper To Play At Hartman AMar 10, 2010 | 9:15 amFor the first time ever, the "gruesome twosome" will play an exclusive limited run of North American tour dates including a stop at Hartman Arena on May
9th at 7:45 p.m.
Baby African Penguins Born At Tanganyika WildMar 10, 2010 | 6:15 amTanganyika Wildlife Park welcomed two African penguin chicks this winter. These are the first African penguin chicks born in the state of Kansas.
