Apr 3, 2012 | McClatchy
Small oil producers struggle to hold footing against large companies
Among all the smiles over the black gold rush in southern Kansas, one group stands grim-faced: existing Kansas oil and gas producers.
Big Oil pushes small operators aside
Doug Bramwell of Bramwell Petroleum oversees the assembly of a drilling derrick for a new oil well near Spivey, Kan., Tuesday, Mar.
Thousands without power in Sedgwick County
Early morning storms that packed heavy rains and strong winds have knocked out power to more than 4,000 Westar Energy customers in Wichita, Colwich, Andale and other parts of the metropolitan area.