Blizzard Winter Weather Hits Southwest Kansas With Snow
The storm blanketed Garden City and surrounding counties with heavy snow as much as 19 inches in Ulysses and 9 inches in Garden City. Officials activated state emergency operations, urged travel precautions, and prepared resources while shoppers stocked up and events adjusted schedules. No major injuries reported.
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Ted Bunting
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Garden City
Jeff Johnson
National Weather Service
Dodge City
Johnson
Ulysses
Hugoton
Scott City
Hamilton
Gray
Kearny
Kansas Considers Teen Cell Phone Driving Ban
Kansas lawmakers push for restricting teen drivers amid data showing 14 to 19 year olds accounted for 32 percent of crashes where a phone or device was involved in 2007. Officials cite dangers to drivers and others as they study full bans in five states and weigh political hurdles.
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Snow Brings Moisture Hope For Drought Affected Farms
Farmers in Scott and Finney counties welcome the snow as a moisture boost amid drought and high winds. Officials seek USDA agricultural disaster designation for emergency loans if approved, while farmers like Terry Benning and Jon Buehler stress the need for more consistent moisture and rain to push roots deeper. Local experts explain wheat growth stages and vulnerability to weather, noting jointing and head emergence affect resilience. Farmers report limited precipitation but praise any moisture, with some hoping for continued wet conditions and calmer winds.
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Scott County
Terry Benning
Kathleen Sebelius
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Manhattan
Jon Buehler
Berning
Benning
Shroyer
Finney County
Russell Komlofske
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