Oskaloosa man testifies against brother in murder case
Floyd S. Bledsoe, 23, stands accused of first degree murder and aggravated kidnapping in the November death of his sister in law Zetta Camille Altmann. His brother Thomas testified that Floyd admitted the shooting, seeking to shield Floyd's two young sons. Col. Knoebel also testified hearing a distressing scream nearby as authorities pursued clues.
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Floyd S. Bledsoe
Zetta
Camille” Altmann
Bledsoe
Heidi
Thomas Bledsoe
Jefferson County
Camille
Floyd
Lawrence
John Kurth
Atchison
Thomas
Kurth
Col
William Knoebel
Knoebel
Newton votes down ban on transporting loaded guns
Newton votes to rescind the 1996 ordinance banning carrying a loaded firearm in a vehicle. The unanimous council inquiry leaves open a future new rule with a permit option and cites the old rule as too broad and hard to follow, drawing concerns from residents including Al Molzen. Local officials note the change could affect hunters and target shooters.
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Hutchinson News
James Heinicke
Harvey County
Matt Treaster
Heinicke
Nance
Carl Harris
Grant Scott
al Molten
Molzen
Accused Labette County Five seek return to high school
In Altamont Kansas four months after being labeled a threat five Labette County High students known as the Labette County Five saw charges of conspiracy to murder dropped. The county attorney cited lack of evidence and a key witness recanted, while the teens seek readmission to school and reflect on the ordeal.
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Altamont
Kansas
Labette County
Bob Forer
Forer
Daniel Smith
Columbine
Scott Traxson
Josh
Smith
Labette County High
Greg Cartwright
McReynolds
Traxson
Aaron Spencer
Bryan Vail
Vail
Rising water threatens space museum in Kansas
Hutchinson AP crews at the Cosmosphere pump out more than 2,000 gallons daily as rising groundwater floods the basement exhibits. Water seeps through cracks threatening German Gallery Apollo-Soyuz and elevator pits, prompting dehumidifiers and potential repairs by May 1 including drainage channels and new concrete.
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Cosmosphere
Shank
John Glass
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