Local Weather Forecast Shifts to Cloudy With Showers
Mostly cloudy conditions with a 50 percent chance of showers and storms. Winds from the west at 5 to 10 mph. Temperatures forecast near 88 rising to 68 in the evening. A southeasterly breeze up to 10 mph for ill weather. Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms.
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Weekend Heat Expected Across Kansas
The forecast for Saturday, August 1 calls for hot conditions across the state with high temperatures rising in many regions. Citizens are advised to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged sun exposure. emergency contacts and online resources are provided by the Kansas Highway Patrol and KDOT 511 for updates.
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Garnett mayor faces DUI arraignment in August
Garnett mayor Christian Maynard, accused of driving under the influence after a May 5 speeding stop on U S 59, is set to enter a plea at an August 10 Franklin County District Court arraignment. This is his first DUI charge and the minimum Kansas penalty includes 48 hours in jail and a $500 fine.
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Hospital expansion underscores Franklin County community ties
At Ransom Memorial Hospital a Thursday groundbreaking marked an $8.8 million expansion to modernize rooms and add four new operating rooms, a six bed recovery area and an OB/GYN unit. Hospital leaders stressed debt free financing and the project wrapping in two years as a sign of local resilience.
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Meals on Wheels wins grant boosts March for Meals effort
Mid-America Nutrition Program receives a 1500 grant from Meals on Wheels Association of America in recognition of its 2009 March for Meals success. The funds aid next year’s program. Mayors for Meals events were held March 18 and a dinner auction on March 28.
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Ottawa school board to hold special meeting Monday
The Ottawa School Board will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the Board of Education Office to discuss a plan including an executive session on negotiations. The Ottawa courthouse venue for a play was approved by county officials with ACT Ottawa securing insurance and waiving a $250 deposit. Cutting back the school resource officer hours keeps the SRO in Wellsville schools with a 25 hour minimum weekly schedule to avoid cuts.
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