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Shovel shortage after second snowstorm
February 26, 2013 -
Ross Janssen explains snow rollers
February 26, 2013 -
Time Lapse Video: Snowstorm Feb. 25-26
February 26, 2013 4:29 PM CST -
A Winter Mess: Tuesday Noon Update
February 26, 2013 12:38 PM CST -
A Winter Mess: Tuesday 7 am Update
February 26, 2013 7:16 AM CST -
A Winter Mess: Tuesday 5am Update
February 26, 2013 5:29 AM CST -
Turnpike workers help drivers plan their route
February 25, 2013 -
Open 24/7 in a blizzard
February 25, 2013 6:15 PM CST -
Pilar Pedraza on ranchers in the snow
February 25, 2013 11:42 AM CST -
Anne Meyer on conditions in S. Wichita: 11:30 am
February 25, 2013 -
Winter Mess Update: Monday 6:30 AM
February 25, 2013 6:57 AM CST -
Winter Mess: Monday 5 am Update
February 25, 2013 5:35 AM CST -
No inch of snow to waste away
February 22, 2013 10:56 PM CST -
No snow piles to go to waste
February 22, 2013 6:50 PM CST -
Tow truck drivers stay busy after storm
February 22, 2013 6:19 PM CST -
Neighbors in Russell help each other dig out and cleanup
February 22, 2013 -
6PM Update: Winter Storm
February 21, 2013 6:49 PM CST -
Scene Video: Thundersnow in Wichita
February 21, 2013 6:18 PM CST -
Kids celebrate their snow day
February 21, 2013 4:53 PM CST -
Student musicians perform despite the snow
February 21, 2013 4:51 PM CST -
Wichitans digging out
February 21, 2013 4:49 PM CST -
Emergency responders have a tough time in the snow
February 21, 2013 4:46 PM CST -
A Winter Mess: Noon Update
February 21, 2013 12:26 PM CST -
Brian Heap on Plowing
February 21, 2013 9:18 AM CST -
Brian Heap on Record Snowfall
February 21, 2013 8:45 AM CST -
Brian Heap on Thursday AM Driving Conditions
February 21, 2013 8:44 AM CST -
Snow Video: Lightning During the Snow Storm
February 21, 2013 7:38 AM CST -
Snow Video: Highway 54 Road Conditions
February 21, 2013 7:37 AM CST -
Snow Video: K-96 & Rock Road Traffic
February 21, 2013 7:36 AM CST -
Thursday Morning Snow Update
February 21, 2013 6:10 AM CST -
6PM Update: Winter Storm hits Kansas
February 20, 2013 6:47 PM CST -
Michael Schwanke helps pull KWCH co-worker out of the snow
February 20, 2013 -
Reporter Video: Sia Nyorkor sleds for the first time in years
February 20, 2013 -
How K-Dot decides when to close I-70
February 20, 2013
Update: Wichita has canceled the Emergency Accident Reporting Plan (EARP). If you are involved in a crash, call 911.
Also today, Waste Management says it will not provide any residential service. That includes customers in Wichita, Derby, Belle Plain, Haysville, Peck, Clearwater, Mulvane and Rose Hill.
Many schools across Kansas, including Wichita, have called off class for the day. You'll find a complete list of school and community closings below.
Road conditions are improving, but they are still far from ideal.
The city of Wichita hired extra help to plow the city streets. The city hired 21 contractors to work along with the 50 city plows which were already on the street.
Those crews are working 12-hour shifts to keep the roads plowed. Crews will not plow side streets or residential areas because plowing causes more problems than it solves. Plows push snow up into driveways and onto cars parked along the curb.
The Kansas Department of Transportation has more than 1,000 snowplow drivers working in two shifts to keep highways clear. I-70 was closed by KDOT and the Kansas Highway Patrol from Salina west to Goodland.
The Kansas Highway Patrol and its local law enforcement partners continue to patrol roadways across the state, checking on stranded vehicles and responding to calls for service.
The Kansas National Guard has 12 Humvees and 24 Guardsmen patrolling portions of I-70, Hwy 54 and Hwy 400 to search for stranded travelers. They have not had to transport anyone to shelter, but have passed out food and water to a few travelers and alerted tow trucks of their location.
One truck driver opted to stay with his vehicle since he was already supplied with food, water and plenty of gas.
Wichita Transit is running like normal, but buses may be late. If roads are impassable, they will change routes. Paratransit is contacting clients to see if they need to get out is because of medical conditions. If not, they want clients to stay home otherwise.
Flights out of Wichita are still impacted by this week's snowstorm. You can check the status of your flight online through the Mid-Continent Airport Website: Wichita Arrivals/Departures. You will want to call ahead if you are flying out, or expect a flight in today.
