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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 2001
Page
8
Franklin County Crime Stoppers reports a 1990 blue Ford F150 stolen from 200 block of S Louisa in Williamsburg between 8 45 and 9 p m Tuesday. The truck carries a white toolbox in the bed and tag NH1453. Call 1 888 311 TIPS for confidential tips and potential reward up to 1000.
The Kansas Commission on Veterans' Affairs will be at Ottawa City Hall Library at 1 p.m. Tuesday to assist veterans and dependents with service work. No appointment needed. For information call 785 843 5233. OHS hosts 5th Annual Senior Citizen Prom from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Ottawa High School with Ottawa City Band performing big band era music. Free event includes door prizes and refreshments.
In Topeka legislators prepare to close a 206 million dollar gap for fiscal 2002 amid pressure from disabled Kansans to boost spending and Senate resistance to tax hikes. The House and Senate plan four days of meetings as Gov. Graves pushes taxes including 20 cents per 100 dollars on groceries and 10 cents on cigarette packs, while Senate tax bills stall and a key vote on education funding fails 23 to 17.
Admissions Roger Talley and Betty Ewing, both of Ottawa, Wednesday. Thelma Tallman, Ottawa, dismissed. Arrests Jesse Barnett, 18, of Kentucky Road, for driving while suspended. bond set at 700. Lisa Wells, 21, Louisiana Road, for theft. bond set at 300. Thefts include a motorcycle in the 100 block of W First. loss 7000. Bicycle theft between Feb 1 and Monday in E Massasoit. loss 200. Vandalism window damage in S Oak. damage 200. Gary Weber, 31, Williamsburg, arrested by DESU on drug charges. bond to be set after judge. Medical emergency in S Poplar. Road closings.
After hours of debate the education funding package failed 23 to 17 on Wednesday. The measure would have increased base state aid per pupil to 3,910 and expanded special education coverage. A secondary proposal by Sen. Nick Jordan would raise an extra 15 million for schools via higher beer and liquor taxes and a cigarette tax boost, plus raising the local option budget cap.
Denny McDaniels, 39, of Cassoday, was flown to Overland Park Regional Medical Center after a two-vehicle collision on I-35 near Williamsburg. His Mercury Tracer struck a parked Ford Escort owned by Michelle Branam. McDaniels, not wearing a seatbelt, suffered head and internal injuries and is listed in serious condition. Williamsburg Fire Department and Franklin County Sheriff's Department responded. cause under investigation.
A Kansas venture capital fund funded by Leslie Rudd awarded its first grant of 125000 to IPS Networking, a Lawrence based software firm run by Wichita State students. The grant includes ongoing mentoring and aims to seed further up to 250000 in capital for student startups. IPS Networking uses AI driven filters to block pornographic sites, aiding schools and ISPs.
Kansas residents and advocates packed the Statehouse to push for more education funding and disability aid. Parents wore Invest More, Expect More badges while about 1,000 disabled supporters sought $24 million in aid. Lobbyists advised respectful, targeted outreach as Senate debated school funding and lawmakers weighed priorities.
Lt. jg Jeff Wignery, raised in Goodland, recounted the April 1 EP-3E crash near Hainan after a Chinese fighter struck the plane. He and Lt. Shane Osborne fought to regain control as the craft plunged 7,500 feet, then landed and were detained 11 days. Residents plan a May 5 homecoming celebration.
A Wichita area tornado near Hoisington killed one person and injured 28 as it razed about 182 homes. Gov. Graves asked President Bush for federal aid while FEMA director Allbaugh planned a visit. Forecasters and storm chasers noted the event defied expectations and radar detection limits.
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