Labor Day notices and community events brief
The Ottawa Herald announces Labor Day closures for the newspaper, library, and many offices with Wednesday rescheduled meetings. Pomona Cub Scout Pack 3070 hosts an information night at Pomona Elementary Tuesday and a Play Day September 7 at Pomona City Park with games and prizes. Elizabeth Layton's "Face to Face" exhibit opens Tuesday at the Carnegie gallery running to September 28 with a Sunday reception.
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Ottawa Herald
Herald
Ottawa
Pomona
Twin Rivers
Pomona Methodist Church
Dennis Nowatzke
Layton
Elizabeth
Grandma” Layton
Ottawa Community Arts Council
Carnegie Cultural Center
5Th
Elizabeth Layton
Wellsville
Ottawa University
Pat Wright
Don Lambert
Carnegie
Ottawa Library
Lambert
Wright
the Carnegie
Mary Anne Whiteford
Cabela's to modify gallery after complaints
In Kansas City Kansas a Cabela's outdoor store faces changes to its shooting gallery after protests that it was offensive and racist. University of Kansas anthropology professor John Hoopes called the display disrespectful, noting electronic rifles firing at targets in a simulated East African village with moving villagers. The gallery will be relocated or removed portions as the company apologizes for any offense.
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Kansas City
Kan
Cabela’s
Kansas Speedway
Cabela's
University of Kansas Anthropology Profes
Sor
John Hoopes
Hoopes
Cabela
Father claims son murder was because he was evil
Raymond Boothe 34 of Cameron Missouri is charged with first degree murder in the death of his 11 year old autistic son Raymond Levi Boothe. Authorities say he stabbed the boy with needle nosed pliers in a ditch along Interstate 70 in Leavenworth County. The boy was dragged back to the highway shoulder and left to die and was later struck by another vehicle. Boothe told investigators the boy was evil and he had to rid the family of him. He was arrested after a crash in Lawrence while attempting to harm himself and his other three children who were treated for injuries and placed in state custody. The court will determine if he is competent to stand trial.
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Leavenworth
Raymond Boothe
Cameron
Raymond Levi Boothe
Leavenworth County
David Zoellner
Boothe
Zoellner
Lawrence
Mike Pattrick
Commerce secretary named acting leader in Topeka shift
AP reports Gov. Bill Graves appoints Sherry Brown as acting secretary of the Department of Commerce and Housing in Topeka effective Oct 1. Brown, the agency's fiscal officer for eight years before retirement, will serve until January. She succeeds Lt. Gov. Gary Sherrer who resigns to become a Leawood bank executive but keeps the lieutenant governor post until January.
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Topeka
Bill Graves
Sherry Brown
Department of Commerce and Housing
Brown
Secre
Tary
Gary Sherrer
Commerce
Leawood
Budget crisis becomes state's widening hole in funds
AP reports Kansas faces a growing budget hole as revenue shortfalls mount. Gov. Graves trims 41 million, with lawmakers anticipating more cuts. Tax increases totaling 252 million were approved, but deficits loom toward June 30. Officials warn cash reserves may fall below 7.5 percent, risking bond ratings.
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Topeka
Statehouse
Bill Graves
Graves
House Appropriations
Kenny Wilk
Lansing
Kansas
Standard & Poor
Korea War veteran honors and reflections from Walmsley
Corporal Walmsley, a veteran of the 1st Battalion 5th Marine Regiment, shares pride in his Marines service from Korea. He recalls starving civilians, postwar duties, and found bonds with comrades, while noting modern troops face a nebulous conflict and urging UN involvement and veteran recognition through the Korean War Service Medal.
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5Th Marine Regiment
1St Marine Division
Walmsley
U.S
Korea
VFW
Andy Gassaway
Agassaway
Ottawaherald
Churches and politics clash over religious campaigning
Kansas figures debate church involvement in elections. Rep. Todd Tiahrt attends church gatherings while Adkins warns of weaponizing religion in politics. Federal attempts to ease church political activity spark caution from activists and ethics officials. Local pastors urge limits, arguing endorsements blur lines between faith and civic life.
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Barry Lynn
Americans United For Separation of Church and State
Jim Ryan
R-Kan
Hutchinson
Wayne Pittman
Crossroads Christian Church
Pittman
Golden eagle at Topeka Zoo dies from West Nile virus
West Nile virus caused the Topeka Zoo golden eagle death, with a great horned owl also dying and sent for testing. Six Kansas counties were added to the virus list, bringing total affected counties to 41 of 105. No human cases reported. horse vaccination exists.
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Golden Cage
Topeka Zoo
Topeka
Zoo
Mike Coker
Kansas State University
Coker
Department of Health and Environment
Kansas
Cheyenne
Ellis
Geary
Gove
Greenwood
Russell
West
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Iowa
Lisa Boothe
Levi
Douglas County
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D-Topeka
Appropriations Committee
Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
Dale Dennis
Dennis
John Hanna
Parris Island
S.C
Saigon
Manila
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
Zeny
New York
World Trade Center
Todd Tiahrt
Word of Life Traditional
Wichita
L. Kelly
Wichita Eagle
Kline
Whitney Watson
Watson
America
Jihad Adkins
Prairie Baptist
Adkins
Senate
Dave Kerr
R-Hutchinson
Shallenburger
GOP
Kerr
Carolyn McKnight
Mainstream Coalition
Johnson County
Dear Brothers and Sisters In Christ
McKnight
Carol Williams
Governmental Ethics Commission
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