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Governor issues disaster emergency after tornadic storms slam communities in NE Kansas

The declaration lets state resources aid counties and communities after storms damaged buildings, knocked out power and forced Ottawa schools to cancel classes.

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Kansas Governor Laura Kelly issued a verbal state of disaster emergency after tornado-producing storms tore through parts of northeast Kansas.

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Kansas governor declares disaster emergency after tornado-warned storms

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly issued a verbal state of disaster emergency to provide state assistance to communities impacted by Monday evening storms.

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Governor issues disaster emergency after tornadic storms slam communities in NE Kansas

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly issued a verbal state of disaster emergency after tornado-producing storms tore through parts of northeast Kansas.

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Gov. Kelly declares disaster emergency after storms, tornadoes hit Franklin, Miami Counties

Kelly made the declaration at 9:06 p.m. Monday, April 13, to allow state resources as needed.

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kctv5 broke the news in on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
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