Price on issue clash clouds pipeline dispute in Kansas
Associated Press writer John Hanna reports on the Kansas pipeline rate dispute. The Kansas Corporation Commission will hold hearings on five gas supply contracts between Kansas Pipeline Partnership and Western Resources, with Williams Natural Gas disputing the figures. The case centers on how costs are allocated across customers and systems, and whether rates are lower overall or per consumer.
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Oklahoma
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Wyoming
David Schlosser
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Osawatomie
Ottawa
Fires at Lohman property spark suspicions and tired volunteers
Firefighters battled four blazes in eight days at Lavern Lohman’s 2750 Tennessee Terrace property, destroying three mobile homes and two tire bundles. Suspicions of arson remain. Lohman denies involvement and notes guard efforts. Sheriff’s Detective Radcliffe reviews reports as multiple departments assist and a mobile home damage estimate tops $500.
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Joe Schweiger
Cutler Township
Franklin Township
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Alan Radcliffe
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Franklin
Harrison
Ottawa
Franklin County Sheriff's Department
Hickock seeks bonds for subdivision road work in Franklin County
John Hickock presented to Franklin County commissioners on road improvement costs for a planned subdivision south of Rock Creek Road and west of Iowa Road. He must show bids and contracts before bonds move forward, with engineers to refine the plan. no action taken. The board approved a $15,150 contract with Approved Technologies Co Inc for computer systems support and a $5,000 vehicle lift, while Mitchell’s Floor Covering won a $7,000 carpet bid for the health department space after a specification review. An executive session discussed pending litigation with county officials, with no action afterward.
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Ron Miller
Approved Technologies Co. Inc
Salina
Larry Wright
Sherff Rex Bowling
Brad Gilges
Batman themed Baptist youth camp near Ottawa draws 190 attendees
Des Moines area families join Amazing Grace camp four miles north of Ottawa hosted by East Side Baptist Church Topeka. Pastor Jim Logan says 190 kids are enrolled with a Batman inspired play featuring villains and props to hold short attention spans as the week-long session ends Friday at noon.
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Ottawa
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Topeka
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Del Laboratories settles sexual harassment case
New York AP Del Laboratories agrees to a settlement of at least $1 million with 15 women workers who accused chief executive Dan K Wassong of lewd and abusive behavior over years. EEOC announced the deal and a news conference was planned.
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Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
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del Laboratories
Dan K. Wassong
Hillsdale Lake roadways get improvements
Kansas Department of Transportation begins a four inch asphalt overlay project in Hillsdale State Park and Wildlife Area Miami County. Work covers park roads boat ramp area main lake entrance road park office lot maintenance road and access routes to Russell Crites camping area with one lane traffic controlled by signs and flaggers.
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Weather Tonight Outlook Mostly Cloudy With Showers Likely
Mostly cloudy tonight with a 50 percent chance of showers and a low around 70. Light variable winds. Saturday through Monday expect a chance of thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday, dry statewide on Monday. Lows range from the 60s in the west to the 70s in the east, with highs in the upper 80s to mid 90s.
Defense questions DNA in OJ Bronco blood stains
Denver microbiologist John Gerdes challenged the DNA results from blood found in OJs Ford Bronco after a break in. He warned that faded test dots suggest contamination in the police crime lab, undermining confidence in the prosecution's blood evidence.
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O.J. Simpson
Denver
John Gerdes
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Erin Pounds Panhandle In 100 MPH Florida Storm
Erin ripped through the Florida Panhandle with gusts exceeding 100 mph causing widespread showers and flooding. Thousands fled as roofs blew off, trees fell, and major power outages followed, emergency official Tony Roche reported. Boats were sunk and damage spread across Santa Rosa County as the storm battered the state for a second time in two days.
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Erin
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Santa Rosa County
Tony Roche
Prairie Fire Cook-Off Draws Entrants From Across States
The Prairie Fire Cook-Off attracts contestants from nearby areas and Illinois with about 25 entrants expected. Organizers note most cooks are male and shuttle service will link the event with the Ol' Marais de Cygnes River Run car show. The contest should finish around 2 p.m.
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Korte
Ol’ Marais de Cygnes
Airport worker a true foot soldier
A May New York Times report notes up to twenty Orthodox Jewish fathers in bitter city divorces may exploit a Torah loophole allowing a minor daughter’s betrothal. Rabbinic views range from disgust to acceptance as a mother fears for her daughter’s welfare. In Los Angeles Ruth Walston filed for divorce from Ray Walston after 51 years citing irreconcilable differences.
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New York City
Los Angeles
Ruth Walston
Actor Ray Walston
Rhetoric Over Ac Cist Contends In City Budget Fight
STAR team rhetoric continues as DeLaTorre criticizes funds for out-of-state exotic training like bomb response and presidential protection. Greg Hernandez, a former city commission candidate at 204 S Elm, calls the city budget a shell game.
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Budget Debate Criticizes City Tax Policy And Mayor
Hernandez criticizes City Mayor Matthews for not holding the line on property tax increases. He says the city was promised tax restraint and accuses the mayor of failing to lower taxes, noting the budget passed while taxes rose.
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Matthews
Tax break revisions urged by county leaders
City and county officials push to broaden the tax base and consider a 75 percent 10 year property abatement for Lester Buildings Inc. A Wednesday meeting approved 56,915 in matching funds to widen Main Street and an agreement with KDOT to proceed. A day care center permit at 601 E 23rd was granted along with rezoning at 1148 Davis and 1147 Underwood. An ordinance to regulate keeping farm animals with at least 20 acres and fencing was approved.
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Underwood
Library expands storytime hours in Ottawa
The Ottawa Library will add evening storytimes starting August 23 in the children's department at 5 30 p m The dates are August 23 September 13 October 11 and November 8 The morning storytime hours will stay the same.
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Children’s Department of the
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