Russell Springs News

In all, parts of western Kansas received as much as 7 or 8 inches of snow, but accumulations were spotty, said Kelly James, with the National Weather Service office in Goodland.

And he's being paid for the adventure. Redeker's time south of Russell Springs is a simple life: Sleeping under the stars when the weather's fine, only moving inside - under the protection offered by an overhanging porch - when the rain is falling.

Heavy rain sent floodwaters over highways in Logan County overnight, shutting down power to at least three communities.

The Vestry of the Church of the Holy Trinity has petitioned the Bishop of the Diocese of Dallas to approve the appointment of Rev.