Fresh Turkeys From Otto Farm Offer Local Charm
Dorinda Otto runs Otto Turkey Farm near Wellsville with help from her sons Myrick and Brandon. Once home to about 5000 birds now around 250 turkeys roam the 160 acre property. She recalls her late husband Bill’s hands on approach to raising turkeys and notes market shifts favoring small farms despite competition from large producers. The birds weigh about 22 to 24 pounds and are dressed after slaughter, with fresh birds promised for holidays and customers from years past returning. Mrs. Otto uses an intercom to monitor the flock and is ready to defend the farm against predators.
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Kansas University helps international students taste Thanksgiving
Kansas University hosts an event to give international students a sample of American Thanksgiving traditions. The program features foods, customs, and cultural exchange aimed at building community and understanding on campus.
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Turkey gains year round in shoppers diets
Diet conscious shoppers increasingly use turkey in year round meals such as turkey tacos burgers and chili. Local grocers report rising sales of turkey products including ground turkey turkey breasts roasts and deli items driven by leaner meat and dieting trends. Managers Bob Kolts and Terry McWilliam note broader turkey offerings and growing consumer interest beyond the holiday season.
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Extra tax idea on universities stirs county debate
Kansas lawmakers clash over a proposed county property tax tied to the state university system. Sen. Wint Winter Jr and Rep. John Solbach oppose, calling it a dangerous precedent. Regents member Donald Slawson argues counties benefit from universities and could justify funding new buildings, but regents have not endorsed any plan. Del Shankel notes statewide public education is a shared responsibility, while KU would gain from such taxes if enacted. Regent Charles Hostetler says a committee will study the issue. polls suggest public input on counties with state universities funding.
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Bush threatens veto of anti crime bill in Washington
The White House warned of a veto saying Democrats gutted the bill of provisions Bush sought. Negotiators also advanced a highway measure promising $119 billion for roads and $32 billion for mass transit, with projections of two million jobs, as lawmakers rush to adjourn for Thanksgiving.
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Gorbachev Faces Setback as Republic Leaders Block Union Treaty
MOSCOW AP President Mikhail Gorbachev said leaders of seven Soviet republics refused to endorse a new Union Treaty today and sent it to their legislatures for consideration. The move, described as collective initialing, leaves the pact with the Kremlin limited to foreign affairs, strategic arms and coordinating economic policy.
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Chiefs fall to Browns 20 15 on road in afc west setback
Costly turnovers doomed the Chiefs in a 20 15 loss at Cleveland. Kansas City slips to third in the AFC West as the game impact spreads through PAGE 1B coverage.
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Weather outlook for tonight and Tuesday
Tonight he weather forecast shows partly cloudy skies with a low around 30 degrees. Tuesday brings cloudy conditions with a 30 percent chance of rain and a high near 48 degrees.
Shuttle mission deploys $300 million missile detection satellite
Atlantis mission ends with a rare night launch that lit the sky for miles as astronauts release a $300 million satellite to detect missile launches, marking a high profile Space Shuttle event on PAGE 2A.
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