Hands Require Freeze Protection
“Gloves are about as important winter wear as there is.” Certainly, that was the conclusion last week while doing a story in subfreezing conditions. Oh, we had gloves this time, but it was impossible to keep notes with a pen and pad, and take photographs with them on. Conscious not to wimp out, we insisted […]
Little Moisture In Big Snow As Drought Continues But With Optimistic ‘Neutral’ Outlook
“The weather outlook for this summer is ‘neutral,’ and that’s good.” While many question the logic of appeal in that statement, their disgust rises with the additional comments: “Despite record snowfalls in many locales during the first week of February, water content is really quite low. Much of the state of Kansas is still under […]
K-State Rodeo success despite winter blizzard intrusion
“The show must go on.” That was K-State Rodeo Team Coach Doug Muller Thursday morning as snow and blizzard conditions closed roads throughout the Midwest. But, even though that true cowboy philosophy was the intent to follow, it was much more complicated.
Recovering Devastated Community To Honor
Heroes help make recovery from disaster possible. Harveyville, Kansas, was stricken by tragedy when a February 28, 2012, tornado destructed the rural Wabaunsee County community, leaving one citizen dead. But, within seconds of devastation, assistance arrived from unbeknownst and has continued coming until much of the town’s damage has been restored.