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Fewer Thanksgiving travelers expected
Found: 6 Hours 30 Minutes ago
Wichita Eagle - Because of the economy, fewer people are expected to travel this week for Thanksgiving. Still, perhaps buoyed by cheaper gas prices, about 41 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home on Thanksgiving. That's about 600,000 less than last year and the first time AAA has predicted a travel decline for the holiday since 2002."I know the economy is a major concern for all of us,"said AAA Kansas spokeswoman Betty Oliva. "Everyone is looking for ways to save money."One plus is that nationwide, people are paying less for gas than they have since March 2005, Oliva said. The average price for a gallon of regular gas in Wichita on Friday was $1.78, AAA's Fuel Gauge Report said....
Thieves swipe Salvation Army kettles
Found: 6 Hours 32 Minutes ago
Wichita Eagle - Someone is stealing Salvation Army holiday kettles in east Wichita in an act one police official called "despicable"Friday."My first reaction was anger,"Salvation Army spokesman Tim Brown said. "Boy, if you're to the point that you're so low that you have to steal a kettle, you must be in pretty dire straits."The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Christmas Campaign raises money for food, toys and clothing during the holidays and beyond. The charity hopes to raise $1.3 million this year.One kettle and its stand were stolen from in front of the Dillons at Central and Rock Road on Thursday afternoon. Another was stolen Friday from next to the Sears at Towne East Square, police said."Those are both high-traffic areas,"Brown said. "We're trying to access security camera footage to see if we can see anything."...
Layton to say Monday if he wants Wichita city manager job
Found: 6 Hours 36 Minutes ago
Wichita Eagle - Robert Layton plans to tell Mayor Carl Brewer first thing Monday whether he wants the city manager job he has been offered.He is leaning in one direction, he said Friday, but he declined to say what that is out of fairness to the mayor.Layton, city manager of Urbandale, Iowa, has been calling Wichita City Council members to gauge whether he could be productive here after the council's 4-3 vote to hire him Tuesday.He said he has talked to Brewer, but promised him one more call to announce his decision.If Layton accepts the council's vote, he will begin contract negotiations. If not, council members -- already split three ways over who should become manager -- will have to reassess their options....
Wichita State volleyball completes undefeated regular season
Found: 6 Hours 52 Minutes ago
Wichita Eagle - Mary Elizabeth Hooper couldn't have dreamed of a better start to her Wichita State volleyball career."It's been in the back of my mind,"the freshman setter said. "I haven't lost as a Shocker yet. It's pretty amazing."The No. 11 Shockers easily finished off a perfect regular season with a 25-20, 25-17, 25-13 victory over Missouri State in front of 839 fans at Hammons Student Center.Wichita State (29-0, 18-0 MVC) is one of two remaining undefeated teams in Division I volleyball. The other is Penn State, which has three regular-season games remaining.The Shockers had never been close to an undefeated season before this year....
Campbell's trek comes to an end
Found: 6 Hours 54 Minutes ago
Wichita Eagle - For once, Ian Campbell, the de facto spokesman of the Kansas State football team, didn't have the answer. For once, Campbell, the senior defensive end who will be making his 37th and final start today against Iowa State, was stumped."I don't know what my legacy is,"he said. "I don't know. I think people determine what your legacy is. I don't think I'm done yet."There might be a long career in the NFL, where his current coach, Ron Prince, is convinced Campbell's versatility will be nothing but a virtue. Campbell said he recalls informing his fourth-grade teacher of his plans to go pro, "his dream since (he) was a little kid,"and it'd be neat to accomplish that.He's already done so much.Campbell, a native of Cimarron, arrived in Manhattan as a walk-on. He redshirted the 2004 season. In 2005, he played in 10 of 11 games, but his largest contribution was during practice. For his efforts, he was honored with the "Purple Pride"award, which is presented to the Wildcats'top walk-on who displays quality play, leadership and work ethic....
Response from Layton on city manager job expected Monday
Found: 11 Hours 45 Minutes ago
Wichita Eagle - Robert Layton said late this afternoon that he'll tell Mayor Carl Brewer first thing Monday whether he wants the city manager job he has been offered.Layton, city manager of Urbandale, Iowa, has been calling Wichita City Council members to gauge whether he could be productive here after the council's 4-3 vote Tuesday to hire him.He said he has talked to Brewer, but promised him one more call to announce his decision. He said he is leaning in one direction, but he declined to say what that is in fairness to the mayor.If Layton accepts the council's vote, he will begin contract negotiations. If not, council members, already split three ways over who should become manager, will have to reassess their options.Brewer said today that he had an "open and honest"conversation with Layton in which he said he still thinks Sedgwick County Manager William Buchanan is best for the job....
Airport officials offer tips for travelers, unveil new security lane
Found: 11 Hours 45 Minutes ago
Wichita Eagle - Preparing for the heaviest travel holiday next week, local airport officials reminded travelers today to pack smartly, avoiding items that could delay them at a security checkpoint, and to arrive 90 minutes to two hours before their flight.Wichita Mid-Continent Airport officials also unveiled a new security lane geared toward travelers who may need more time to get through security. It's earmarked for people traveling with small children and strollers; groups that need special assistance; people new to flying and unfamiliar with security rules; and those traveling with liquid medicines weighing more than three ounces.Travelers also shouldn't try to fly with wrapped holiday presents. Security workers may need to examine packages.Tuesday, Wednesday and Nov. 29 and Nov. 30 are expected to be the busiest travel days, airport spokeswoman Valerie Wise said.For more information about holiday travel, see Saturday's Eagle....
Thieves make off with Salvation Army kettles
Found: 11 Hours 47 Minutes ago
Wichita Eagle - Someone is stealing the Salvation Army holiday kettles in east Wichita in an act one police official called "despicable"Friday."My first reaction was anger,"Salvation Army spokesman Tim Brown said. "Boy, if you're to the point that you're so low that you have to steal a kettle, you must be in pretty dire straits."The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Christmas Campaign raises money for food, toys and clothing during the holidays and beyond. The charity hopes to raise $1.3 million this year.One kettle and its stand were stolen from in front of the Dillons at Central and Rock on Thursday afternoon. Another was stolen Friday from next to the Sears at Towne East Square, police said."Those are both high-traffic areas,"Brown said. "We're trying to access security camera footage to see if we can see anything."...
Olpe dads relive Colgan win
Found: 16 Hours 44 Minutes ago
Emporia Gazette - Eagles set to match up with Colgan with state title game berth on the line
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Police say shooting 'not a random act'
Found: 1 Day 1 Hour 14 Minutes ago
Wichita Eagle - A Wichita man who was shot to death late Wednesday outside a west Wichita hotel appears to have been targeted, police said.Police said Edward B. "Brian"Leeper, 33, was in a second-story hotel room at the Stratford House Inn, 5505 W. Kellogg, when he came out onto the balcony and then walked down to the parking lot at about 11:30 p.m., Capt. Brent Allred said.A witness reported hearing five or six shots, and Leeper was found on the ground with a gunshot wound to the chest.He was taken to Via Christi Regional Medical Center-St. Francis Campus, where he was pronounced dead at 12:02 a.m.The shooter apparently was standing at least 10 feet away, Allred said....
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