Jun 06, 2023

Police ask for security video after fire at NW Kansas school

Posted Jun 06, 2023 9:00 AM
photo courtesy KWCH
photo courtesy KWCH

RAWLINS COUNTY —The Atwood Police Department is requesting any community members with a doorbell camera to check devices for any activity that may have been captured between 11:00 pm June 4 to 6.am. June 5.

USD 105 Rawlins County Public Schools reported the Junior-Senior High School suffered significant damage from a fire Monday morning, according to a social media post from the district.

"Smoke was discovered when opening for the summer weight program," according to the post attributed to Superintendent Eric Stoddard. "Atwood, local, and area fire departments responded to the fire. It appears the building has sustained significant damage, but the extent is unknown."

Please email any screenshots to [email protected]. If you have seen anything suspicious in this time frame, please call 785-626-3833.