RICE COUNTY— Authorities are investigating a gas leak in Bushton in rural Rice County. 

The exposure occurred over a wide area near 748 Avenue A, according to the Rice County Sheriff's office and appears to be an isolated incident, according to the Rice County Sheriff's office. Initial reports are of mild symptoms from those near the incident. One person was transported for treatment, according to the sheriff's office.&nbsp; Officials with USD 112 were&nbsp; notified and released no information on any change to the school day.

Just after noon, KDOT reopened Kansas 4 highway north of the city.&nbsp; It had been closed from 4th Road to the K-4 and K-14 junction, a distance of about 12 miles.

&nbsp;Check the Post for additional details as they become available

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 </figure>RICE COUNTY— Authorities are investigating a gas leak in Bushton in rural Rice County. The exposure occurred over a wide area near 748 Avenue A, according to the Rice County Sheriff's office and appears to be an isolated incident, according to the Rice County Sheriff's office. Initial reports are of mild symptoms from those near the incident. One person was transported for treatment, according to the sheriff's office.&nbsp; Officials with USD 112 were&nbsp; notified and released no information on any change to the school day.Just after noon, KDOT reopened Kansas 4 highway north of the city.&nbsp; It had been closed from 4th Road to the K-4 and K-14 junction, a distance of about 12 miles.&nbsp;Check the Post for additional details as they become available

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