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Wichita weather: Sunny, with highs in the 50s


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Published Feb. 22, 2011 at 12:29 p.m.

Temperatures will rebound modestly in the Wichita today under sunny skies, with highs climbing into the low 50s ... It will still be windy, forecasters say, with winds shifting from the east-northeast to the south and southeast. Light breezes will gain strength through the day, gusting to 20 miles an hour ... Overnight lows will slip into the mid-30s, and Wednesday’s high will approach 60. South winds will be steady in the teens, forecasters say ... Read more ...

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Man falsely claiming he represents Wichita HVAC companies


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Published Feb. 22, 2011 at 12:00 a.m.

A man claiming he works for reputable Wichita HVAC companies, including Fahnestock Heating and Air and Roth Heating and Air, has been seeking money from residents, KWCH News reports.Police are investigating the situation, in which the man asks for money to call a locksmith because he says he’s locked his keys in his service ...

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Boeing gets 2nd option on B-52 contract


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Published Feb. 22, 2011 at 12:00 a.m.

The Boeing Co. on Tuesday announced that the U.S. Air Force has enacted a $21.7 million option with the company for support of the B-52 Stratofortress.The option is part of a $750 million, 10-year contract Boeing won in 2009. Part of the work will be done at company’s defense facility in Wichita.Here is part of a news release from Boeing about the contract:“This is the second exercised option of the ESP agreement, which includes an initial contract and nine options,” said Mike Houk,

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Wichita weather: Cold and windy for federal holiday


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Published Feb. 21, 2011 at 1:42 p.m.

Dig those coats out again, Wichita – temperatures won’t make it to the mid-40s today, and robust north winds will make it seem even colder than that, forecaster says ... North-northwesterly winds will be in the teens, with gusts approaching 30 miles an hour. Skies will gradually clear as the day unfolds. Overnight lows will be in the teens, and Tuesday should be sunny and warmer. Highs should reach the low 50s under sunny skies. Winds will shift from the north to the south but remain gusty

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U.S. News awards 8 Wichita-area nursing homes top ratings


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Published Feb. 21, 2011 at 12:00 a.m.
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Wichita-area nursing home facilities are catching the attention of U.S. News and World Report.The media group’s 2011 best nursing homes list includes eight facilities in the Wichita metro, all of which received top rankings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services.A facility’s rating is tied to its performance on health inspections, nurses staffing and medical care.The Wichita-area companies on the list are:• Bethel Health Care Center in North Newton.• Lakepoint Nursing &

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Biddy Basketball set to continue with private support


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Published Feb. 21, 2011 at 12:00 a.m.

A Wichita family is financially backing the Biddy Basketball youth league, which the Wichita Salvation Army said last week it was discontinuing for budget reasons.KAKE News reports the league will have to reorganize with new facilities and ...

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Borders launches big discounts at stores


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Published Feb. 21, 2011 at 12:00 a.m.

Borders bookstores across the country are expected to launch going-out-of-business sales with deep discounts. Borders announced last week it would close 30 percent of its stores, including four of its six stores in Central Florida.Borders Group said in a news release that discounts from 20 to 40 percent, with limited exceptions, will be offered.The national book and music retailer has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New York, reporting debt of $1.29 billion and assets of $1.28 billion.Borders

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Air India wants money for 787


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Published Feb. 21, 2011 at 12:00 a.m.

Officials with The Boeing Co. will meet Monday to discuss a possible cash compensation with Air India as a result of continued delays in 787 Dreamliner program.According to a report from domain-b, the air carrier is strapped for cash and says compensation from Boeing could help it make ends meet in the short term.A separate report from domain-b, an online newspaper in India, says Air India’s market share fell to 17.1 percent in 2010.Boeing has already been faced with similar customer demands

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Wichita State baseball opens with 5-0 win


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Published Feb. 19, 2011 at 2:41 a.m.

In all regards, it was a successful opening day for the Wichita State baseball team ... Fans were able to enjoy beautiful weather on Friday afternoon at Eck Stadium, and the Shockers completed their 5-0 victory over Niagara in less than two hours ... “It was great for the fans and great for the players,” WSU coach Gene Stephenson said. “You saw a very well-played game on both sides today. Good defense from both teams. Good pitching from both teams. The difference was we were able to get

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Pleasant temperatures will hang around a few more days


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Published Feb. 18, 2011 at 1:31 p.m.

It won’t be quite as warm as Thursday, but spring-like weather will stick around the Wichita area today ... The National Weather Service calls for sunny skies with a high near 60 and wind from the northeast at 10 and 13 mph. Temperatures should drop tonight to a low of 41 ... Pleasant temperatures should remain through the weekend, even as clouds move into the area ... Read more ...

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