Tornado Devastates Grinnell, Kansas; No Fatalities Reported

A powerful tornado struck Grinnell, Kansas, on Sunday night, destroying more than a dozen homes and causing significant damage to the Catholic church, school, and farmsteads. The tornado downed power lines, leading to the closure of Interstate 70 and leaving around 330 residents without power. Despite extensive property damage, there were no serious injuries or fatalities, thanks in part to community preparedness and rapid response. Emergency services manually alerted residents due to malfunctioning warning systems, while volunteers from surrounding towns and state agencies aided in rescue and cleanup efforts. Utility crews are working to restore services, and state agencies are assisting with debris management and aid distribution. The National Weather Service is surveying the area to assess the tornado's full extent.