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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 2001
Page
2
The article notes federal and Kansas state prison populations declined this year due to parole law changes, while Franklin County Jail numbers rose and local inmates remain mostly residents. Officials warn the trend may not indicate a lasting turnaround and emphasize parole adherence and rehab efforts.
Wendy Wolfe writes to Judges Smith and Sachse about her sister Melissa Davis’s case and urges caution in punishing domestic abusers. She explains a separate incident caused by a prescribed medication and alcohol led to violence, notes ongoing therapy, contested petition to drop charges, and seeks fair visitation arrangements while prioritizing her family safety and integrity.
Kansas lawmakers push zero-based budgeting for the KBI as an interim Ways and Means panel selects the agency for a budget from scratch. The plan scrutinizes assigned duties, funding needs, and the KBI’s handling of meth investigations, with political timing and public perception in play.
A reader recalls a vacation trip with airline policy confusion over photo IDs for travelers and FAA guidance. Despite initial trouble, the author and daughter received adjacent seats after a gate-crew adjustment, highlighting perceived airline indifference and the reality of seat assignment courtesy.
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