Severe Storm Moves Through Western Kansas Hail and Rain Reported
Meteorologists described a fast moving hail storm in western Finney County and Holcomb with quarter to ping pong ball sized hail in Edwards and Stafford. Officials noted two inches of rain in parts of Finney County and lighter precipitation elsewhere. The National Weather Service warned of continued scattered storms and a chance of more rain through Sunday.
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Valerio
Mark Russell
National Weather Service
Dodge City
Finney County
Edwards
Stafford County
Russell
Holcomb
Kansas signs welfare reform bill amid criticism over TANF limits
Governor Brownback signed a controversial welfare overhaul capping TANF withdrawals at 25 daily, restricting SNAP access, and limiting aid to 36 months. Critics say the law increases poverty, while supporters cite targeting aid to those in real need. The measure passed 87-35 in the House and 30-10 in the Senate after a lengthy debate.
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Kansas
Senate
Anthony Hensley
Topeka
Brownback
Shannon Cotsoradis
Kansas Action For Children
House
Caryn Tyson
R-Parker
TANF
Valerie Cahill
Sarah Bloxsom
Cahill
Bloxsom
DCF Service Center
DCF
Shawnee County
Zoo Hosts Earth Day Party for the Planet
Gaylord Nelson sparked Earth Day in 1970 and now Lee Richardson Zoo marks the event with Caring for Keeps. The 9 am to 2 pm program features exhibitors, keeper talks, crafts, and a spirit nest artwork by Jayson Fann with community participation and a voter-friendly sense of environmental stewardship.
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Gaylord Nelson
U.S
Wisconsin
California
Lee Richardson Zoo
Finnup Center For Conservation Education
Kansas
Richard Renner
Richard
Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission
Finnup Center
Jayson Fann
Zoo
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Main Street
Misty Ayers
Wetland Education Center
Garden City High School
Green Club
FFA
Natural Resource Conservation Service
Kevin Horner
Bonner Springs
Kevin
Lerihard
Fortiesome
Buffalo
Bermuda
Bluegrass
Facebook.com
Whartons
Whartonsgarden
N. 10Th
Garden City
Mon
Jeans Chasis
Scott City
Hugoton
Garden City Telegram
Gctelegramphotos.com
Telegram
Gctelegramphotos
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