KMU elects Jim Bradley Ottawa president in Hutchinson
KMU board selected Bradley, Ottawa utilities director and KMU board member since 1993, as Kansas Municipal Utilities president, replacing Coffeyville’s Ron Sandusky at the November meeting in Hutchinson.
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State airport program vies for limited capital aid
In Kansas the transportation department outlines a 10 year plan focused on runways taxiways ramps and lighting with a $108 million price tag and 2.5 million yearly FAA grants. The plan seeks 83 million in state funds to cover gaps while noting airports support economic viability health care and life saving ambulance service.
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PRIDE program changes urge broader community support
Kansas State University extension official Stan McAdoo outlines June changes to PRIDE including no longer tallying competition, optional project books, and mandatory city resolutions. He expects a 25 percent drop in communities, notes Ottawa’s past Pacemaker status and six achievement awards, and invites local groups to continue or take over projects, with a workshop in Iola on Feb. 26.
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Abrams Eyes Challenge To Graves For GOP Nomination
Abrams announced in late October he was considering challenging Graves for the GOP nomination. He named a campaign treasurer and plans to campaign after the first of the year. Abrams operates Cottonwood Animal Clinic in Arkansas City and represents counties including Butler and Cowley. He cites parental involvement and tax policy as contrasts with Graves, who favors abortion rights and elected board members. Abrams has about $25,000 in commitments versus Graves's $700,000 raised.
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Stovall seeks a second term as attorney general in Kansas
Kansas Attorney General Carla Stovall, 40, announced plans for a second term in November amid a crowded GOP field and Democratic interest. She touted the 1994 Violent Sexual Predator Act, pursued tougher penalties for domestic violence, and highlighted a Supreme Court win validating the act. She drew criticism over a tobacco litigation contract and a Southwestern Bell alliance as potential campaign issues.
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Freeh Reno clash on independent counsel for Clinton fund-raising
Reno defends her decision to forego an independent counsel while Freeh signals attempts to resolve the dispute. Rep. John Mica repeats threats of contempt citations if subpoenas are disobeyed. Freeh declines specifics but says the FBI aims to avoid harming ongoing cases while protecting key investigative elements.
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Arrests and incidents fill odd hour police log
Lisa Renee Bishop 37 of Osage Drive was arrested on a Franklin County civil warrant at home and released after a $250 bond. Multiple incidents follow including a prowler, domestic dispute, gunshot report at The Other Place, and several thefts and vandalism cases across Osage City.
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Deficit and Currency Crisis Hit Asian Trade
The current account deficit reflects trade and investment flows as a currency crisis in Thailand and regional devaluations reduce Asian purchasing power, hurting U.S. exports while Asian manufacturers push abroad. Wall Street jitters persist as the Dow drops 70 points to 7,980. Japan reports October current account surplus rising to 8.35 billion from 2.6 billion a year earlier.
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