Incoming volleyball coach inherits big freshman class
A new volleyball coach arrives, guiding a large freshman class as the team builds under new leadership. The change signals a rebuilding season with emphasis on developing first year players and integrating them into the program's system.
Railfest fires up for Labor Day in Baldwin City
Baldwin City hosts Railfest as crowds return for Labor Day weekend with events and exhibits spotlighting trains. The page 7 preview notes family activities, live demonstrations, food vendors, and a parade schedule in a community celebration with regional enthusiasts.
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Baldwin City
Heat Alert Looms As Temps Stay In The 90s
A digital sign at Kansas State Bank on 236 N Main St Ottawa shows 95 degrees on Wednesday afternoon. Forecasts predict highs remaining in the upper 90s through the week with a possible 101 degrees by Saturday.
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Kansas State Bank
N. Main St
Ottawa
Stay Hydration Tips For Heat Safety Outdoors
Stay hydrated with water or Gatorade and take frequent breaks when working outside. Wear light colored clothing and seek shade for pets. If you or someone you know may be experiencing heat stroke or exhaustion call 911 and stay indoors with air conditioning.
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Ata
Heatwave grips region with 101 degree forecast
Herald staff notes a rising heat wave with temperatures in the 90s through the week and a predicted 101 degrees Saturday. Kansas emergency officials urge precautions as heat stroke and exhaustion loom, with EMS describing symptoms and risk factors. A resident at Prairie Paws Animal Shelter sought relief from the heat during mid 90s conditions.
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Herald
Weather.com
Kansas Division of Emergency Management
Prairie Paws Animal Shelter
Ottawa
Quadruple homicide probes push sheriff overtime costs
Franklin County Sheriff Jeff Richards said overtime pay rose sharply during the early May quadruple homicide investigation at 3197 Georgia Road. Three adults were found May 6 and 7, and 18 month old Lana Bailey was discovered May 11 in Osage County. Suspect Kyle T. Flack, 28, faces multiple capital murder and related charges. Overtime surpassed the 2013 budget of 90000, with estimates over 15000 additional dollars. The department logged about 325 overtime hours, more than Ottawa Police, which paid about 10725 in overtime for similar work.
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Abby Eckel
Franklin County Sheriff's Department
Jeff Richards
Sheriff's Department
Sheriff's Office
Richards
Franklin County
Georgia Road
Ottawa
Kaylie Bailey
Steven White
Andrew Stout
Lana Bailey
Kaylie Baylie
Osage County
Osage
Kyle T. Flack
Emporia
Sheriff’s Office
Ottawa Police Department
Ottawa Police
Dennis Butler
Butler
Medicare run amuck says congresswoman Jenkins
Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins told about 100 Ottawa Chamber members that autopilot federal spending drives debt, calling Medicare the poster child of a program run amuck. She cited CBO data on debt held by the public and warned that without cuts to Medicare Medicaid and Social Security the share of GDP will stay high.
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Bobby Burch
United States
Lynn Jenkins
Ottawa
Jenkins
Kansas
2Nd
Budget Office
Congress
Ottawa Area
Chamber of Commerce
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