Grain elevator blast leaves one missing as crew scales back search
Rescue efforts ended with five dead and 11 injured after the DeBruce Grain explosion in Haysville Kansas. A lone worker, 65 year old Howard Goin, remained unaccounted for as officials suspended the search and prepared to secure the site. Fire Chief Gary Curmode said the operation would shrink to ensure structural safety before any further searches.
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MdCV FFA students win state honors at Manhattan convention
The Marais des Cygnes Valley FFA chapter earned the National Chapter Award and a Silver scrapbook at the 70th Kansas State Convention in Manhattan May 27 29. Members Joe Arb Lori Alexander Kelli Burkdoll Lara Combes Janae Casten Matt Lacey Aaron Burkdoll Jill Casten and sponsor Danny Rice attended. Casten was elected State Reporter and Alexander joined the State FFA Chorus with solo performances. Casten as East Central District representative placed third in Creed Speaking. 18 candidates vied for six state officer roles.
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Explosion at DeBruce Grain Elevator Shakes Kansas Harvest
Shock waves from the DeBruce Grain elevator blast threaten Kansas wheat storage and rail movement this harvest. Officials caution on marketing while state surveys show adequate on site capacity but potential Wichita area congestion. DeBruce held 38.8 million bushels storage, leaving few facilities of similar size nearby.
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Kansas Agriculture
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