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Severe storms cause flooding, road closures in SE KS
IOLA, Kan. (KWCH) - The aftermath of severe weather is taking its toll across the Midwest. This weekend, heavy rain, high winds, hail, and tornados raged through Kansas, Oklahoma, and Nebraska, with Oklahoma and Nebraska taking the brunt of the damage. The rain was definitely welcome in parts of Kansas....
Tuesday threat at Ellinwood school deemed not credible
Many Ellinwood Middle and High School students were absent from class Wednesday following alleged threats made by a classmate on Tuesday. USD 355 Superintendent Ben Jacobs could not comment specifically on the matter but did release a message to parents and the public about the matter. The message was also posted on the Ellinwood Public Schools Facebook page where it elicited more than 100 comments.
Barton County Sheriff's booking activity (4/25)
BOOKED: Michael Casares on Barton County District Court case for possession of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia, expired driver’s license, driving without headlights and no seat belt. Bond set at $10,000 C/S. BOOKED: Nelson Adams Jr. on Barton County District Court warrant for failure to appear with a bond set...
LIVE BLOG: Severe storms bring tornados, hail across KS on Saturday
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A Storm Team 12 Weather Alert Day brought severe storms that most heavily impacted areas east and southeast of the Wichita area with heavy rain and tornado threats. You can follow updates on how storms fired up and progressed below. Update 10:00 p.m.: Through the evening,...
Special retail training in Great Bend on markdowns & clearance
Any retail business knows the importance of changing with the seasons. Products displayed and available to sell need to reflect the demand of the time period. In order to showcase new items, stores need to sell or get rid of their current inventory. Great Bend Community Coordinator said the local...
Patchy fog tomorrow morning, beautiful Monday
What We’re Tracking Showers exit the area this evening. We quiet down tonight and tomorrow. Temperatures in the overnight hours drop down into the middle 40s. There could be some patching fog early tomorrow morning. We get a break in the active pattern tomorrow. It looks to be a beautiful day. Temperature climb into the […]
False report prompts police response & lockdown in Great Bend
From the City of Great Bend... The Great Bend Police Department, the Barton County Sheriff’s Office and the Kansas Highway Patrol responded to a call for a man with a gun today at The Center for Counseling & Consultation. Upon thorough investigation, it was determined that the initial information was incorrect. The initial report prompted swift action from law enforcement, who arrived on the scene promptly to assess the situation and ensure the safety of individuals in the vicinity.
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