Charles Koch

Legislative leaders, unions oppose Tribune sale to Koch brothers

2013-05-08 22:58:00

SACRAMENTO — California legislative leaders and 10 public employee unions announced opposition Wednesday to any sale of the Los Angeles Times and other Tribune Co. newspapers to a pair of wealthy brothers who fund conservative causes. In a...

Unions, lawmakers line up against Koch brothers

2013-05-08 20:21:00

Koch brothers want to make your newspaper their megaphone

2013-04-30 05:00:00

The people of Los Angeles would be up in arms if some out-of-town billionaires tried to buy the Dodgers and institute a rule that only right-handers could play on the team. Petitions would be signed, protests would be organized and politicians would...

Billionaires buy Wisconsin recall election for Scott Walker

2012-06-07 05:05:00

Surrounded by dozens of supporters at an evening campaign rally in Madison on May 30, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, the Democratic candidate for governor in Wisconsin’s tumultuous recall election, had something encouraging to tell the crowd: The fact...

Watch out EPA, Fred Upton is on the debt 'super committee'

2011-08-10 16:33:55

BRIEF: Wichita State commencement ceremonies this weekend

2013-05-15 09:34:02

Wichita State University will graduate 2,200 students in ceremonies Friday and Saturday, the university said in a statement this week. The ceremonies will take place in Charles Koch arena in individual college ceremonies, the university said. It...

Once-homeless Wichita South student graduates, now on his way to college

2013-05-12 00:00:00

John Castellaw adjusted his cap and gown Saturday evening at Charles Koch Arena. Within a few hours, he'd be a high school graduate. Like most of the other 3,100 Wichita public school seniors earning their diplomas this May, he studied hard, played...

TCU booster hopes renovated arena helps revitalize Frogs basketball

2013-04-29 00:00:00

Ed Schollmaier has attended TCU men's basketball games regularly since 1970. He's been sitting at Daniel-Meyer Coliseum on the front row at the left corner of the baseline for years. Not exactly prime seats when you envision a contemporary basketball...

Koch downplays report of newspaper-company purchase

2013-04-23 06:44:02

Koch Industries officials Monday were downplaying a weekend report by the New York Times that the Wichita-based company is aggressively pursuing the Tribune Co.'s newspaper portfolio, a story that first broke six weeks ago. Koch spokeswoman Melissa...

Shocker's celebrate great season

2013-04-15 18:13:00

Wichita State's Final Four men's basketball team were recognized during a ceremony Monday night.� The free celebration was held at Charles Koch Arena. The Voice of the Shockers Mike Kennedy hosted with comments from Gregg Marshall, assistant coaches and...

Shockers return to Wichita, Next stop: Los Angeles!

2013-03-24 11:12:00

Wichita State arrived to a hero's welcome at Koch Arena Sunday, fresh off their win over Gonzaga sending the Shockers to the Sweet 16. WSU heads back to the fourth round for the first time since 2006. Fans piled into the Roundhouse to welcome back...

Lady Shockers beat Evansville, remain in first place

2013-02-21 21:09:00

Sophomore Alex Harden scored a career-high in points with 23 to lead the Wichita State women's basketball team past Evansville 68-49 on Thursday night at Charles Koch Arena. Harden shot a blistering 10-for-11 from the field and was one rebound away from...

Charles G. Koch, pictured in 2007, and his brother David are reportedly interested in buying the Tribune Co., which includes the Los Angeles Times.

2013-05-08 20:16:00

Charles Koch, co-owner, chairman of the board, and chief executive officer of Koch Industries Inc, is worth a reputed $34 billion.

2013-03-04 08:19:39

Charles Koch of Koch Industries poses for a portrait in Ks. on Nov. 10, 1998.

2012-09-19 08:39:00