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Rescues under way as Arkansas River leaves banks in Reno County.

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| May 08, 2007 | This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: Stan Finger

May 8--Reno County is under a disaster declaration this morning as flooding threatens numerous communities, officials said.

"We're trying to do rescues, all up and down the Arkansas River," Reno County Emergency Management Director Bill Guy said.

Yoder Road is closed between K-96 and U.S. 50 by floodwaters, Guy said, and Haven Road north of Haven is also threatened by the rising waters.

Guy said South Haven is also threatened by high water.

Schools in Nickerson are closed because of the high water, he said.

Cow Creek rose rapidly from weekend rain that totaled 10 to 12 inches in some places and is…

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