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Kansas activates the State Emergency Operations Center to coordinate response with counties and local responders.
Ottawa was hit by a tornado-producing storm, knocking out power and causing schools to cancel classes the next day.
Officials urge Kansans to have an emergency kit and a family plan, and to stay informed via NOAA radios for timely warnings.

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Franklin County is considering increasing real estate taxes by up to seven cents per $100, potentially raising the average homeowner’s bill by about $250 annually.
Officials say the real estate tax would fund education needs, including large capital projects the schools require.
The meals tax would rise from 4% to 6%, putting all county restaurants in line with the town of Rocky Mount.
Restaurant owner Gina Young says the higher meals tax could reduce customers and hurt local businesses.
Residents on fixed incomes worry the real estate tax increase would be a financial burden.
Public hearings are set for April 14 with a final vote on April 21.
County officials say the rate adjustments are needed to keep up with inflation and fund schools.
Finance concerns include underfunded schools and aging school HVAC systems.
County supervisors could use new revenue for school funding and economic development.
Public input includes concerns about impact on restaurants and fixed-income residents.

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A 4-year-old boy with autism was found dead in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, prompting charges against his mother.
Authorities say the child had been dead for more than 24 hours when responders arrived.
The mother reported the child unconscious but investigators described signs of prolonged death and neglect.
The home was described as unclean and disheveled with drug paraphernalia present.
The autopsy was scheduled to determine the cause of death.
Ruleman allegedly did not take the child to multiple scheduled doctor visits since 2024.
The child reportedly weighed about 25 pounds, well below the typical weight for his age.
Ruleman faces a $1 million bond and ongoing court proceedings.
Authorities found the boy’s head and arms in a kneeling position before discovery.
Officials urged reporting suspected child abuse to the Childhelp Hotline.

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