KU Students Safe After Storm Damage

0:00It's April 29th. This is Kansas News Today, AI-powered stories from your city. I'm Cory with the story. Around 4 a.m., Monday, high winds ripped the section of bricks off the upper south side of Stevenson's scholarship hall at the University of Kansas. The debris crashed onto the fire escape and ground below, but luckily no one was hurt and no rooms inside got damaged. Staff from housing and facilities rushed in right away to check on everyone. They made sure all residents were safe, let students grab their stuff, and move them to temporary spots and other on-campus buildings. Housing director Sarah Waters said their grateful no one in the community was injured during the severe weather. She praised the quick staff response and how well students cooperated. Debris being clear from the ground, but a pile still sits on the third floor fire escape, which got banged up and can't be used now. Contractors are lined up to fix the escape and the brick spot fast. Pay you expect students back once repairs wrap up safely, though no exact timeline yet.

1:02The storm also knocked out power in spots around Lawrence campus and took down some trees.