Kansas Man Killed By Lightning

     WAVERLY, Kan - A Kansas man has died after being struck by a bolt of lightning. It happened just after 8:15 p.m. Saturday in Coffey County near Waverly.

     Coffey County officials say Ronald Nicholas, 68, was outside in his front yard when he was hit. He was hosting a family gathering to celebrate the Fourth of July when the accident happened.

     Officials say the storm was not directly over Nicholas' home. He was killed by a stray bolt of lightning from a nearby storm.

     Experts say if you can hear thunder, you are likely within striking distance of a storm. For more information about how to stay safe from lightning, please click the link below:

     http://www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov/overview.htm