No serious injuries after Hutchinson blast rocks downtown
A mid morning explosion in downtown Hutchinson destroyed two businesses and damaged 26 others. The blast around 10 45 a m caused fire and debris in the West 1st Street unit block. No serious injuries were reported though two Decor Wedding and Party Supplies customers were treated and released. Officials investigated gas and possible underground wells as the fire raged with 40 to 50 foot flames. Police and emergency crews secured the area and called in multiple agencies for backup.
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State reshapes access to mental health care in Kansas
Gov. Bill Graves unveils Mental Health Initiative 2000 to expand services for poor residents. The plan shifts centers to a fee for service, boosting federal reimbursements to 13 million to 18 million, while tightening accountability across 29 community centers and enhancing crisis supports and access for families in crisis.
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