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Economic news from Kan. employment figures mixed
Employment figures continue to provide mixed economic news for Kansas. The Kansas Department of Labor reported Friday that the unemployment rate declined in August to 4.7 percent.
USDA Rural Development to host local program meetings
USDA Rural Development State Director Chuck Banks announced May 29 that the Agency will host three program informational meetings during the month of June to help assist Kansans in the region.
Kansas 4-H Honors Former Member Turned Adviser
A former Kansas 4-H member - Jacqueline R. Butler - has earned the distinguished service award from the Kansas 4-H Program for her efforts in expanding youth development opportunities for Kansas youth.
Kansas hit by more than 80 reported tornadoes in a week
Nearly 90 tornadoes were reported in Kansas as of Monday, in a rough weather week that also included storms with large hail and record rainfall.“It’s been kind of overwhelming,” said Larry ...
The Hutchinson News, Hutchinson Kansas
Edwards holding countywide sale
The Edwards County Chamber of Commerce will have its annual Countywide Garage Sale beginning at 8 a.m. May 3. Sales will happen in Kinsley, Lewis and Offerle. via The Hutchinson News, Hutchinson Kansas
Severe thunderstorm warning for two central Kansas counties
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning until 9:15 a.m. for Stafford and Edwards counties in central Kansas. via Kansas.com
Firefighters battle grass fires, high winds
Firefighters from several counties spent Tuesday trying to control raging grass fires fueled by intense winds. via KSNW-TV
High winds fuel Barber, Pratt county grass fires
Barber county authorities battle a raging grass fire, just hours after Pratt county officials get one under control there. via KSNW-TV
Grass Fire Burns Buildings in Pratt County
Firefighters are battling several grass fires in Pratt County. One of them is burning near the town of Coats. via Kansas' CW
The Wichita Eagle
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The Wichita Eagle
Lessons from Greensburg The disastrous night of May 4, 2007, was a learning experience as well
“When the house comes apart, all that debris goes somewhere.”
When meteorologists and emergency management officials have nightmares, they're often about tornadoes bearing down on cities at night.
It was already so dark on May 4, 2007, that storm chasers had to rely on lightning flashes and snapping power lines to track a large tornado -- a 'wedge' -- as it bore down on Greensburg.
The tornado, later estimated to be 1 A3 4 miles wide and an EF-5 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, killed 11 people in the Kiowa County seat, injured dozens more and wiped out 95 percent of the town. Read more
KU to honor high school seniors from Edwards, Pawnee, Stafford counties Feb. 21
Students from six Kansas high schools will be honored Thursday, Feb. 21, by the University of Kansas Alumni Association and KU Endowment. via The University of Kansas
The Hutchinson News, Hutchinson Kansas
Congressman Jerry Moran will visit Edwards County on Friday during his annual Big First Listening Tour. via The Hutchinson News, Hutchinson Kansas