Linemen endure long hours to restore power after ice storm
Phillip Shelley of Wheatland Electric and Pioneer spokeswoman Rae Bevan describe 12 to 20 hour shifts in cold as crews from Wheatland and 40 out of town workers tackle storm damage. They start at sunrise, hold tailgate meetings, and work from substations outward to reconnect customers while facing ice, mud, and danger.
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Phillip Shelley
Wheatland Electric Cooperative
Wheatland
Pioneer
Rae Bevan
Bevan
Hileman
Shelley
Dave Stavick
Sunflower
Garden City
Sublette
Kansans plan inaugural events showcase state heritage
Kansans plan events honoring six statewide officials including Sebelius. In Topeka a Mainstreet Festival is free as 2,000 attend the Inaugural Gala. Menu features buffalo, venison, local cheeses and regional dishes as farmers supply most food. No taxpayer funds used. private gifts cap at $2000.
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Sebelius
Scott Allegrucci
Kansas
Garden City
Cruz
Topeka
Allegrucci
Ramada Inn
Carol Williams
State Governmental Ethics Commission
Western Kansas storm taxes power grid and cattle losses
Recovery efforts continue across Kearny Morton Seward Stan ton and Stevens counties as muddy roads hamper line crews. About 5,000 Pioneer meters and 2,300 Lane-Scott meters remain without power, with 1,400 Aquila customers affected mainly in Dodge City Utica and Almena. Estimated total costs reach into the millions for Sunflower Lane-Scott Wheatland and others while FEMA aid is sought and cattle losses rise to thousands nationwide with nurseries and farms also hurting.
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Kearny
Morton
Seward
Stanton
Stevens
Haskell
Pioneer Electric
George Bushnell
Pioneer
Lane- Scott
Wheatland
K.C
Aquila
Dodge City
Utica
Almena
Kansas
Miller
Sunflower
Lane
Manger Earl Steffens
Shelley
Kathleen Sebelius
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Western
FEMA
Dawn Kinsey
Sebelius
Kansas National Guard
National Guard
Bush
Richard Haine
Hainje
Kinsey
Jerry Moran
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Topeka
Todd Domer
Kansas Livestock Association
Domer
Association
Western Kansas snow days teach resilience and service
In Dighton and Lane County towns, students miss school but gain hands on learning. 14 year old Sheldon Root learned to fit chains on a vehicle and helped build a water trailer for cattle. 16 year old Eric Steffen and 15 year old Isaac Levin helped restore power by assisting utility crews, unloading poles and running errands across Lane County.
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Dighton
Kansas
Sheldon Root
Sheldon
Lane Scott Electric Cooperative
Eric Steffen
Isaac Levin
Lane Scott Pole
Eric
Isaac
Beeler and Ness City
Pole Yard
USC
Angie Lawrence
Lawrence
Lane County
Morgan
Scott City
Quinter
Allaire Homburg
Wet
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