Prairie fire in Reno County spurs disaster aid request
A lightning sparked blaze burned 5400 acres near Hutchinson forcing 300 residents to evacuate as Gov Sebelius declared a disaster. Fire costs tallying and a FEMA Fire Management Assistance Grant may cover 75 percent if cited costs exceed 158,617 dollars or year-to-date spending passes 500,000 dollars. Local crews from multiple counties fought the fire, with ongoing efforts to compile overtime and expense reports.
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Kansas Students Walk Out Protests Across Wichita and Topeka
More than 350 Kansas high school students left classes to protest immigration bills, marching to Wichita City Hall with U S and Latin American flags and speeches about immigrant parents. About 100 Topeka students joined. nationwide protests coincided with Cesar Chavez day.
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Fire officials urge DST battery change for alarms
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical leaders urge residents to replace smoke alarm batteries when clocks reset for daylight saving time. Fire Marshal Rich Barr says worn batteries cause most nonworking alarms and recommends yearly changes and testing this weekend. He also advises families to establish at least two exits in case of fire.
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