Tornado risks rise in Kansas with peak months in spring
Kansas faces high tornado activity with an average of 49 per year, ranking third in the nation. Tornadoes occur year-round, but April to June are peak months. A tornado is a violently rotating column reaching the ground. warnings urge immediate action during danger signals. Prepared by the Kansas Farm Bureau Safety Division.
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Dead tigers and cubs found at Riverside sanctuary
Investigators found up to 30 tigers and other big cats as well as 58 cubs in a freezer at a home tied to Tiger Rescue. Owner John Weinhart and wife Marla Smith, plus veterinarian Wendelin Ringel, were arrested on animal cruelty and child endangerment charges. Police seized 13 cubs, two alligators, and more. officials said exact causes of death could not be determined due to decomposition.
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