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No warning for the deadliest tornado in Kansas history
UDALL, Kan. (KAKE) - Saturday marks 69 years since the deadliest tornado in Kansas history. More than 75 people were killed, hundreds of others injured when a tornado ripped through Udall on May 25, 1955. Nianne Mohlstrom grew up not far from Udall. She told KAKE News in 2018 that...
Severe weather threat prompts McConnell Air Force Base to relocate aircraft
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - McConnell Air Force Base relocated its aircraft Saturday morning, away from severe weather forecasted for the Wichita area. Storm Team 12 says a powerful weather maker moving across Kansas will set the stage for strong to severe storms this evening and into Sunday morning, including high winds with the potential for large hail and tornadoes.
Community effort underway to rebuild beloved ‘Castle Park’ in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Kan. (KWCH) - A community effort in Augusta aims to return a beloved park to its original glory. The park space, appropriately known as “Castle Park” for its shape, was torn down to make way for a new and improved version. The community is putting its support into making a new Castle Park the best it can be.
After Mulvane teen’s accident, mother works to raise awareness of fatigued driving
MULVANE, Kan. (KWCH) - A long and life-changing recovery for a Mulvane teen and his family is leading to calls for awareness. It follows a car accident nearly 11 months ago for Creighton Mason that’s meant a lot of adaptation for him and his family. “I don’t think my...
Wounded Kansas veteran using his story to inspire others to never give up
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Jonathon Blank grew up in the small town of Augusta, Kansas. Like many true Kansans, he developed a love for hunting and adventure at a young age, and ever since he was a little boy, he knew he wanted to serve his country. “It was our...
Man critically injured in Butler County crash
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - An Augusta man suffered critical injuries in a crash reported Saturday afternoon on northbound Interstate 35 in Butler County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported the crash at about 1:30 p.m., in which the driver of a 2006 Dodge Stratus lost control of his vehicle, went off to the right side of the road, struck the embankment, and went through the fence line.
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