First Zika case tied to travel in southwest Kansas
A southwest Kansas adult tested positive for Zika virus, KDHE confirms after CDC verification. The person recently traveled to a country with Zika in a case that may link to birth defects. name and details are withheld to protect privacy. Symptoms include fever rash joint pain and red eyes, though most cases do not require hospitalization. See Zika, Page A5.
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Severe Weather Awareness Week kicks off in Finney County
Finney County Emergency Management launches Severe Weather Awareness Week to educate residents on preparation steps. Director Gilbert Valerio urges use of weather radios and safe shelter during storms and warns against watching approaching weather from outside as the tornado siren sounds.
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Syracuse project on pace for completion next school year
Syracuse USD 494 may finish its 6.425 million construction project by early next school year, enabling extra state funding based on 2016-17 enrollment. The eight lane track and football field complex is 95 percent done with a second concession stand and minor grading pending. completion target is before April 12 for a regional track meet.
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