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Newton continuing storm recovery
NEWTON, Kan. — According to a Tuesday update, beginning Wednesday morning, the City of Newton is bringing in their tree contractor, Alfred's Tree Service, to pick up in Area 1, and City staff will begin in Area 2. They understand not everyone will have their limbs ready, especially those...
Blue-green algae impacts 3 Kansas lakes
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) says some state lakes are being impacted by the presence of harmful algae. The KDHE announced in a press release on Friday, May 10 that three lakes are under blue-green algae alerts this week. Harvey County East Lake is under a warning status while […]
Harvey County gives update from Sunday storm
HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. — Harvey County Emergency Management gave a Tuesday update on storm damage and recovery efforts from Sunday's severe weather event:. Damage assessments have begun in Harvey County as cleanup continues. The Harvey County Appraiser's Office has begun assessing damage in Halstead and Burrton. Data will be...
Harvey County damage likely straight-line winds
HARVEY COUNTY — Emergency personnel throughout Harvey County continued to examine damage caused by significant storms that battered the county this past Sunday. The U.S. National Weather Service – Wichita office conducted damage assessments and storm classifications today. Its report concluded that damage in Harvey County was caused by straight-line winds – evidence did not indicate a tornado. The NWS measured wind gusts that reached 72 mph, and the NWS estimated peak gusts may have exceeded 90 mph.
Newton plans limb pickup
NEWTON, Kan. — Public Works crews will begin collecting limbs downed in Sunday night’s storm at 7 a.m. Wednesday, May 22. They will start in Street Maintenance Area 1, east of South Pine between Southeast 14th Street and East First Street. They will work their way through each maintenance area in order (see attached map). Crews will do one pass down every street.
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