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NWS says Reno, Harvey counties hit by derecho
WICHITA, Kan. — According to a Wednesday report from the National Weather Service office in Wichita, a rapidly moving line of storms called a derecho moved out of western Kansas and into Reno and Kingman counties shortly after 7 p.m. Sunday, May 19. This intense line of storms produced widespread 70 to 90 mph winds as it raced off to the northeast at 70 to 80 mph. Hardest hit were the communities of Hutchinson, Haven, Burrton, Halstead and Newton where widespread tree damage and power outages were reported.
When your small-town store also becomes your post office
Editor’s note: This story is part of an ongoing series called “Rural Solutions” about efforts to address challenges in rural parts of Kansas. It is being curated by Journal reporters Stan Finger and Beccy Tanner based on ideas shared from the Kansas Sampler Foundation , based near Inman.
New Kingman EMS Chief named
KINGMAN, Kan. — Matthias Brand has been selected as the new Chief of Kingman EMS and Rescue. He will start Monday, April 29. Brand said in a letter posted online, "With a background rooted in emergency medical services and a passion for serving communities, I am honored to take on this role and contribute to the safety and well-being of the community."
Pretty Prairie USD 311 waiting on windows
PRETTY PRAIRIE, Kan. — Pretty Prairie USD 311 Superintendent Ashley Anderson told Hutch Post that the windows for the school buildings are the next phase in the bond projects in the district. "We are just waiting on a start date with Sturgeon Glass," Anderson said. "We're anxiously awaiting new...
US 54 Kingman County project to begin later this month
KINGMAN COUNTY — Work will start soon on a $36 million project to reconstruct pavement and replace bridge decks on U.S. 54/400 in Kingman County -- from K-14 to the Sedgwick County line. The Kansas Department of Transportation project is a little more than 7 miles long, from east...
ABLE roadshow to visit Kingman Saturday
TOPEKA, Kan. — A statewide roadshow aimed at increasing awareness of the Kansas ABLE Savings Plan will kick off on Monday in Topeka, according to Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson. The tour will include 50 stops around the state, as well as multiple opportunities to participate in virtual presentations...
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