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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Storm Prediction Center recorded 34 tornado reports, including 11 in Kansas.

“It's like a lotion ocean over here!”

Havana Tans has opened in Willits and will help the community get golden with extended hours, fast beds and great tanning packages. via The Willits News

Organizers expect a basketball signed by the 2008 National Champion University of Kansas basketball team to be a hot item at the Sylvia Grade School Parent-Teacher Organization auction on Saturday. via The Hutchinson News, Hutchinson Kansas

“Since imports are no longer allowed from South America, the genetics we currently have in the US are all we'll ever have”

"Raising alpacas is very enjoyable and is as much a hobby as a business --- after all, if you're doing something you really enjoy, it isn't so much like work!" Michael Murphy, Suri Alpaca breeder, who offers ... via Press Release News From 24-7 Press Re...

Vocalist Sylvia McNair will perform with the Wichita Symphony Orchestra today and Sunday in a program that will feature songs from the Great American Songbook, including Gershwin. via The Wichita Eagle

“That one big branch up there kind of hangs out over the kids' bedroom. I don't want to take a chance being in it if it comes down”

More than 10,000 Reno County residents are still without power tonight. In Sylvia, every house in the town of about 300 is in the dark. via KBSL 10

“They're well trained, and they're good workers.”

sba loan helps veterans' startup

When their private financing package fell through at the last minute, Eric Gove and Ronald Redenius said they thought their startup trucking venture might be doomed.

That was before Dan Corman at Citizens Bank of Kansas told the military veterans from Winfield about the Small Business Administration's Patriot Express loan.

'He said he could get it turned around in 48 hours, and he did,' Gove said.

The Patriot Express loan program began in June. Kingman-based Citizens Bank -- which has branches in Atlanta, Pretty Prairie, Sylvia, Turon, Wichita and Winfield -- was the area's first lender to approve a loan. Patriot Express loans can be made for up to $500,000 and can be used for most business purposes. Read more

“I think we're losing our kids”

It's nearly midday on this small patch of Reno County prairie, and John Deen and his Texas hunting buddies are sifting through thick stands of pasture. via KSHB-TV Kansas City

“Small communities in Kansas are dying. They're losing their youth and new businesses aren't coming”

A group of small towns in central Kansas plans to work together to ward off population declines and attract new businesses. via Dodge City Daily Globe

Emporia Police are still trying to learn who was behind the shooting Monday night that damaged four apartments. via WIBW-TV Topeka

“We don't bother them and, so far, they don't bother us.”

Bradley Ritter will take on the task of directing his father, well-known baritone singer-actor Brett Ritter, for the Oct. via Pueblo Chieftain

“It's really laid back and relaxed”

The festival along South Main Street in downtown Clover is expected to draw more than 45 vendors and up to 5,000 people. via Clover Herald