Weather forecast for Plains amid tornado risk in Central Plains
Rain was expected Tuesday in parts of the Plains and Rockies with a risk of tornadoes and strong thunderstorms in the Central Plains and parts of the Mississippi Valley. Kansas Conditions Hotline 1-800-585-7623 provided by the Kansas Highway Patrol.
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Arts Commission schedules statewide strategic planning meetings
The Kansas Arts Commission will hold public strategic planning meetings across the state to guide future plans. The nearest sessions are Wednesday 1 pm to 3 pm in the Florentine Room at Jayhawk Tower Topeka and Friday 1 pm to 2 30 pm at Johnson County Central Research Library Overland Park. For RSVP call 785 296 3335 or email hac arts ks gov.
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Wellsville City Council to hear from officials Wednesday
The Wellsville City Council meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall with city attorney Patrick Reavey and city engineer Mike Brungardt on the agenda. Officials will also consider pool manager applications.
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ORC Schedules Two Special Meetings at City Hall Ottawa
The Ottawa Recreation Commission will hold two special meetings at Ottawa City Hall 1015 Hickory St. The first at 7 p.m. in executive session to discuss the next step in hiring the executive director. A joint meeting with the recreation commission board city commission and USD 290 to review YMCA recommendations follows at 7 30 p.m.
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County roads on Franklin County Commission agenda
Roads will highlight a lengthy Franklin County Commission agenda on Wednesday. The meeting starts 8:30 a.m. at the Franklin County Annex. A 9 a.m. public hearing covers requests for federal highway funding, likely aiding repairs to the Marais des Cygnes River bridge on Vermont Road near Rantoul.
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Former city manager jailed after alleged protection order breach
Weldon Padgett, 48, former Ottawa city manager, remained in Franklin County jail after a Monday arrest for allegedly violating a protection from abuse order. Police say he emailed a 36 year old Ottawa woman, with prior rape and criminal sodomy charges from March 28. A court hearing is set for May 9 at Franklin County District Court.
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Missing Virginia woman's dog sighted near Ottawa
Two witnesses report seeing Hutchison's lost sheltie after an article in the Ottawa Herald about her efforts to recover the dog during a vacation in Princeton. The dog, white and grey with one blue eye and one brown eye, weighs 30 pounds and has wandered about 10 miles likely toward Pomona. A reward is offered. call Sheltie Rescue at 785 363 7148 or 785 375 3597.
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Franklin County Cancer Foundation hosts inaugural June fundraiser
The Franklin County Cancer Foundation plans its first 5K walk, run, and 20 mile bike ride on June 2 at Kanza Park, Ottawa. Registration opens early morning for each event, with entry fees and pre registration perks including a t shirt and prize drawings. All proceeds stay in Franklin County to aid local cancer patients.
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City Commission weighs retreat goals and budget
The Hickory city commission explores objectives for a retreat on May 7 at City Hall. With lighting, landscaping, design, and admin costs, the project may exceed the 200000 budget as asphalt and supply costs rise. The panel also discusses the city manager search, budget calendar, and long range planning. next study session is May 4 and regular meeting May 2.
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Sebelius vetoes restore fairness proviso in biosciences deal
Governor veto blocks a condition on an affiliation among Kansas University Medical Center, St Luke’s Health System and a Kansas hospital. Supporters see it boosting Kansas City as a bioscience hub and a national cancer research center. Opponents may push for overrides. legislators return after a break to finish the budget and a $663 million backlog of university maintenance.
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