Weather outlook with hot temperatures ahead
Tonight will be mostly clear with lows in the low to mid 70s and a southeast breeze around 5 to 15 mph. Tuesday brings heat and sunshine with a high near 100 and southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 2000
Page
7
Tonight will be mostly clear with lows in the low to mid 70s and a southeast breeze around 5 to 15 mph. Tuesday brings heat and sunshine with a high near 100 and southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sharon Ferrell, 37, held on suspicion of second degree murder in the Pomona stabbing death of William M. Coulter, 33, Saturday. County Attorney Larry Wright said formal charges are not yet filed as the investigation continues. Coulter died at Ransom Memorial Hospital after a knife wound. Ferrell is jailed with a $50,000 bond. The incident occurred at the mobile home on 204 E. 2nd in Pomona during a domestic disturbance report.
Forecasters warned of a blistering stretch as Ottawa hit 109 degrees and Wichita Topeka and Chanute reached near record highs. Ottawa’s 109 shattered an 87 year record while Salina matched 107. heat forced indoor activity and stressed power plants with no relief in sight for outdoors workers. Doug Pope warned of a grim week ahead and his wife Carolyn planned an earlier start.
The Power of the Past Antique Engine and Tractor Show runs September 8 to 10 at Orris Cox Field with a focus on Oliver and Hart-Parr tractors and Fairbanks Morris engines. Organizers expect at least 125 tractors plus engines from across the country, featuring a Parade of Power, garden tractor pull, wagon shuttle, and antique cars. Admission costs two dollars daily or three dollars for all three days, with free entry for children under 12. The event coincides with Kitty Wells at Ottawa Municipal Auditorium and milestone regional shows later this fall.
Lawrence artist Jim Brothers creates the D-Day Memorial sculptures for Bedford Virginia linking to World War II Allied landings. He has cast Gen Omar Bradley and Mark Twain statues, with works in Washington Kansas City Los Angeles and Seville. Memorial dedication set for June 6 2001.
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