Prominent abortion doctor George Tiller shot, killed while ushering at Wichita, Kan., church

WICHITA, Kan. — Late-term abortion doctor George Tiller, a prominent advocate for abortion rights wounded by a protester more than a decade ago, was shot and killed Sunday at a church in Wichita where he was serving as an usher and his wife was in the choir, his attorney said.

City official: Prominent abortion doctor George Tiller shot, killed at Wichita, Kan., church

WICHITA, Kan. — Late-term abortion doctor George Tiller, a prominent advocate for abortion rights wounded by a protester more than a decade ago, was shot and killed Sunday at his church in Wichita, a city official said.

Wichita police: Fatal shooting at church of late-term abortion doctor George Tiller

WICHITA, Kan. — A Wichita, Kan., official has confirmed that late-term abortion doctor George Tiller was shot and killed at his church in Wichita, Kan.

Military funeral procession ends in Kan. when officers learn they have wrong soldier’s remains

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A funeral procession for a soldier killed in Germany during World War II abruptly ended at a Kansas City, Kan., cemetery when military officers realized they had the remains of the wrong soldier.

US winter wheat forecast plunges 20 percent nationwide amid flooding, drought conditions

WICHITA, Kan. — The nation’s farmers are expected to harvest about 20 percent less winter wheat this season, in part because of fewer planted acres and exacerbated by floods and other weather conditions, the Kansas Agricultural Statistics Service said.

Sprint Nextel investors approve shareholder authroity to call special shareholder meetings

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Sprint Nextel Corp. shareholders on Tuesday approved a measure allowing stockholders to call special meetings.

Severe storms drench parts of Kansas, Missouri, killing 1 person and collapsing church

TOPEKA, Kan. — Authorities say one person was killed and a church collapsed in southeast Kansas as heavy thunderstorms swept through the region.

Recent rains revive Kansas winter wheat crop in some areas, but others could still struggle

WICHITA, Kan. — Recent rains have helped revive parched winter wheat crops in western Kansas but farms elsewhere are still waiting for relief, industry experts said.

Duckwall-Aclo same-store sales rise 6.1 percent in April

ABILENE, Kan. — Discount-store operator Duckwall-ALCO Stores Inc. said Thursday that its same-store sales rose 6.1 percent in April compared with last year.

United and Wizards draw 1-1 in MLS

KANSAS CITY, Kan. —   Josh Wolff scored his third goal of the season in the second half and the Kansas City Wizards salvaged a 1-1 draw with D.C. United on Wednesday night.

Kan. man accused of involvement in Rwanda genocide pleads not guilty in citizenship fraud case

WICHITA, Kan. — An 82-year-old immigrant accused of participating in Rwanda’s 1994 genocide pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges that he lied about his past to obtain U.S. citizenship.

2 die in Kan. when car swept into creek, raising state’s death toll from days of storms to 5

WICHITA, Kan. — The death toll from days of heavy rain in Kansas rose to five Wednesday when authorities found the bodies of two people in a car submerged in a flooded creek.

Cessna Aircraft announces 2,300 layoffs, closure of Ore. plant as plane orders fall

WICHITA, Kan. — Wichita-based Cessna Aircraft Co. is laying off 2,300 workers and closing its Oregon plant as it tries to restructure amid declining plane orders.

Ex-GOP leader Parkinson becomes Kan. gov after Sebelius resigns, takes over as HHS secretary

TOPEKA, Kan. — Lt. Gov. Mark Parkinson, wooed from the Republican Party three years ago by Democratic Gov. Kathleen Sebelius to become her running mate, became governor Tuesday when Sebelius resigned upon her confirmation as U.S. health and human services secretary.

Parkinson new Kan. gov after Sebelius confirmed as US health and human services secretary

TOPEKA, Kan. — Kathleen Sebelius has resigned as Kansas governor after winning confirmation as U.S. health and human services secretary.

With Senate confirmation of Sebelius as HHS chief, Kan. awaits change in governor’s office

TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas will be getting a new governor with the confirmation of Kathleen Sebelius as U.S. secretary of health and human services.

Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall agrees to one-year contract extension

WICHITA, Kan. — Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall has agreed to a one-year contract extension.

Skinner wins rain-shortened NASCAR trucks race at Kansas Speedway

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Mike Skinner waited through two days and two weather delays to win the rain-shortened O’Reilly Auto Parts 250 trucks race at Kansas Speedway.

Dixon gets lead on Briscoe’s tough-luck pit, holds on at Kansas for 17th career IndyCar win

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Scott Dixon took advantage of Ryan Briscoe’s tough-luck pit stop with 47 laps left, then held off Helio Castroneves down the stretch to win the Road Runner Turbo Indy 500 on Sunday.

NASCAR truck race suspended due to thunderstorms, tornados

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The NASCAR truck race at Kansas Speedway was suspended due to thunderstorms and will resume on Monday.

Rahal earns second pole at Kansas Speedway, will be joined by teammate Robert Doornbos

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Working through the pack has never been a problem for Graham Rahal. If he keeps his car running and avoids contact, chances are he’s going to move up.

State health officials confirm 2 swine flu cases in Kansas; no details given

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has confirmed two cases of swine flu in the state.

IndyCar drivers ready to tackle first oval of the season at Kansas Speedway

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Racing an oval seems simple enough: accelerate down the straightaway, turn left, do it again.

Family of Rwanda genocide suspect says he’s innocent, charges a misunderstanding

WICHITA, Kan. — The family of an 82-year-old immigrant suspected of participating in Rwanda’s 1994 genocide says he’s innocent, contending he was too old and sick to commit atrocities.

Kansas gov vetoes bill on late-term abortions as she awaits confirmation to US Cabinet job

TOPEKA, Kan. — Gov. Kathleen Sebelius vetoed a bill Thursday that would have rewritten Kansas’ restrictions on late-term abortions, questioning whether it was constitutional and suggesting it would cause “intimidation” of doctors.

YRC Worldwide posts sharply wider 1st-quarter loss on hefty charges, much lower revenue

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Trucking and logistics company YRC Worldwide says its first-quarter loss ballooned as it booked hefty restructuring charges and shipments declined amid the dismal economy.

Sore and stiff, Castroneves thrilled to be back racing after tax evasion trial

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Helio Castroneves has a sore neck. His shoulder blades burn, his back aches and his hips tight.