Spring storm dumps heavy snow across Plains region
A major storm blanketed the Plains with over a foot of snow, forcing school and road closures across Nebraska Kansas Colorado and South Dakota. I 80 and I 70 closures persisted, while I 90 near Rapid City reopened. Five deaths were reported and tornadoes touched down in Oklahoma.
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Early spring snow stuns Kansas as storms stall
Snowfall and freezing rain disrupted travel in Kansas as Lawrence endured a wet windy day. Street crews prepared for the worst while residents lined up in cold for a concert, with I 70 closures reported between Colby and the Colorado line.
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Lawrence
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Tulsa
Rain boosts hopes as drought alert expands in Kansas
Farmers welcome moisture in any form as Governor Sebelius expands drought alert to 80 of 105 Kansas counties and drought watches for the rest. The spring storm drops a foot of snow in parts of western Kansas but isn’t seen as ending the drought. Farmers note the rain may help subsoil moisture for future corn and soybeans while wheat tests roots and winter weather comparisons to Oklahoma and Texas remain. Local officials urge conservation and fire caution amid continued dry conditions.
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Sebelius signals possible new Kansas school funding session
Governor Sebelius indicated another special session is likely as lawmakers debate how to fund education per a cost study calling for a 400 million increase. She backs phased three year increases and gambling expansion, while opponent Mays pushes tax cuts to spur the economy and questions gambling as funding. She criticizes inaction and legislature for abdicating authority to the judiciary.
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Shockers Spark State NCAA Buzz In Lawrence
In Lawrence Kansas fans discuss Wichita State rising as KU lagged, with talk of a state rivalry game. Lawmakers debated a 2004 bill to force a KU Wichita State series. supporters cite fan bases while opponents warn of revenue loss and scheduling conflicts.
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Branson crash kills four near noon on bustling strip
Federal investigators examine wreckage after a plane loaded with four aboard crashed at 12:30 p.m. near Taney County Airport in Point Lookout Missouri. Victims are Paul and Maria Johnson of Lubbock and Betty and Bill Roach, also from Lubbock. Coroner notes suggest instant death from severe impact.
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Paul Johnson
Marcia Johnson
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