City keeps south side retail in plan by zoning two parcels commercial
Wet South zoning commissioners upheld the comprehensive plan, rezoning two parcels on East and West 23rd Street to commercial rather than industrial. The move aims to preserve the south side as a key retail district with high traffic, avoiding mixed uses that could harm community image and visibility from I-35.
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Itowa
City Commission
23Rd Street
Joe McLiney
Overland Park
South Star
Chrysler and
Messenger's Furniture
Olathe
Ottawa
Republicans Struggle for Unity in Kansan Editorial Rift
The piece argues conservatives have consolidated control of the Kansas GOP but notes internal rifts remain. It warns that victory in November hinges on moderates' appeal and cross faction outreach, as Jill Docking backers seek to exploit divisions and pressure party unity.
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Senate
Jill Docking
Sen
Sheila) Frahm
Hutchinson News Editor's Provocative Diatribe Targets A G Carla Stovall
The Hutchinson News drew criticism for a columnist Wayne Lee who described A G Carla Stovall with lewd terms. The remarks, deemed invasive and demeaning, were condemned as an abuse of journalistic responsibility and harmful to state law enforcement morale.
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Hutchinson News
A.G
Carla Stovall
Wayne Lee
Lee
Parsons Sun TV
Ottawa budgets hold line on taxes while school district seeks 11.5 mill bond
Ottawa city and Franklin County keep mill levies steady or lowered in 1997, with property tax revenue rising due to higher valuations. The Ottawa School District plans an $11.8 million bond to fund a new middle school, requiring about 11.5 mills and up to $132 extra yearly for a $100,000 home. Public hearings follow the budgets, as residents weigh tax costs against needed school facilities.
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Ost
Ottawa
Franklin County
Scott Lambers
Franklin Savings Building
Ihen ‘Ere County
Harvey Ludwick
Reader Forum urges tobacco law enforcement in Kansas
Gary Doolittle M D chairman of Tobacco Free Kansas Coalition urges strong enforcement of the July 1 youth access to tobacco law. He cites 11000 Kansas youths start smoking yearly and warns one third may die from tobacco addiction. Calls to report contraband to the ABC division or local attorneys.
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Kansas
Alcohol and Beverage Control Division
Kansas Department of Revenue
Gary Doolittle
M.D
Tobacco Free Kansas Coalition
Conservatives win big in Kansas primaries signal November clash
The Iola Register notes a sweeping anti abortion anti tax Republican victory in Kansas, pitting Gov. Bill Graves against a strong conservative wing backed by the Christian Coalition. Sam Brownback and Jill Docking loom as November foes with anticipated sharp campaigns and press fire.
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Iola Register
Kansas
Bill Graves
Graves
Congress
Christian Coalition
Senate
Jill Docking
Brownback Triumph Signals Rising Conservative Momentum
In a stunning GOP primary, Sam Brownback defeated appointed Sen. Sheila Frahm despite Frahm endorsements from Gov. Bill Graves and Sen. Nancy Kassebaum. Brownback’s win, from a double-digit deficit, cements conservative sentiment and sets up a November race against Jill Docking as Jim Ryan advances in the House race.
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Sam Brown
Topeka
Sheila Frahm
Bob Dole
Frahm
Bill Graves
Nancy Kassebaum
Brownback
Senate
Jim Ryan
U.S. House
Jill Docking
Ryan
John Frieden
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