Youth beaten at county juvenile detention center prompts probe
Fifteen year old Austin Barela suffered a skull fracture after an alleged guard assault at Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center. He underwent emergency brain surgery and is hospitalized at Children’s Mercy. His mother and officials confirm an officer was placed on leave and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation is reviewing the case.
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Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center
Ken Haliburton
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
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Ottawa man faces charges over KCC injection well actions
Scott Yeargain and journalist Cindy Hoedel confront Kansas Corp Commission scrutiny over oil and gas waste water disposal. Charged with practicing law without a license after state officials probe consumer protection issues tied to protests against Franklin County injection wells. Yeargain says he is not an attorney and does not represent others.
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Kansas
Kansas Corporation Commission
Flint Hills
Cindy Hoedel
KCC
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Dustin Kirk
Yeargain
ECC
Franklin County
Kirk
Canvass finalizes local primary in Franklin County
The Franklin County Canvass Committee completed Tuesday’s canvass late Wednesday confirming unofficial local results. Final tallies show House 59th District Blaine Finch leading Shaun Weber, and County Commissioner District 5 results stag eled with Don Stottlemire 421 over Randall Renaud 419. provisional ballots were reviewed per state guidance. Official totals are expected today and posted at ottawaherald.com.
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Roy Dun
Richard Howard
Richard Oglesby
Jeff Richards
Randall Renaud
Colton Waymire
Franklin County Clerk’s Office
5Th Commission
Don Stottlemire
Stottlemire
Renaud
Secretary of State
Ottawa High teachers face access delays during 63 million bond project
Ottawa High School teachers reported to campus Monday with many unable to enter their classrooms. The district has not received permission to access areas added in the 2015 63 million bond project. Superintendent Dr. Ryan Dobbs told the school board that a few items remain for the contractor to finish before city approval. He called the situation tough but manageable, noting teachers are eager for summer break yet worried about preparing for the new school year as work continues.
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