Note to CBS "This Morning"

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In a story about yesterday's tornado near Larned, Kansas, they characterized the town as "near" Kansas City. Larned is not "near" Kansas City unless you believe 200+ miles is "near."

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  1. StanMay 12, 2014 at 3:26 PM

    No kidding. That's a drive of more than 4 hours if you're REALLY pushing it. ;-)

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  2. hgldrMay 12, 2014 at 8:15 PM

    It was "near" me! I was 20 miles east of it. The circular cloud pattern surrounding the cell was almost perfect, with the gum-drop bulges lined up in a circular row. Really beautiful.

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  3. UnknownMay 16, 2014 at 7:18 AM

    My brother lives in Kansas City, my sister lives in Larned, and my mother lives in Garfield. It is quite a trip from Larned and Garfield to Kansas City! That is all I know, as I live in New York State.

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  4. UnknownMay 16, 2014 at 7:20 AM

    My mother lives in Garfield, my sister lives in Larned, and my brother lives in Kansas City. It is quite a trip from Garfield and Larned to Kansas City, I can tell you. I live in New York State, so I can't say for sure, but I think the trip is about 4 hours.

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