Gun control debate widens after Connecticut school massacre
Kansas lawmakers weigh complex responses to mass shootings. Discussions focus on mental health funding and school safety measures including armed guards and potential reinstatement of the 1994 assault weapons ban. Polls show mixed public support for gun restrictions.
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Connecticut
U.S
Blaine Finch
Ottawa
PEW Research Center
Rasmussen Reports
PEW
Stanley Wiles
Kansas House of Representatives
Newtown
Conn
U.S. Congress
Wiles
Bill] Clinton
Kansas
Sam Brownback
National Rifle Association
LaPierre
Kansas Rifle Association
Patricia Stoneking
Forrest Knox
Raltoona
Associated Press
Kansas Teachers Union
Mark Desetti
NRA
Kansas Association of School Boards
Mark Tallman
National Center For Education Statistics
Herald
Kevin Jones
R-Wellsville
Neighbor buys disputed vacant Main Street lot
Richard Wright has acquired the vacant lot at 124 S. Main St in Ottawa from CrossFirst Bank. The deal follows demolition of the three story building earlier this year and settlement talks with the Thomases who own nearby property. Wright plans include a fence or garden and patio if possible, and will work with city inspectors on drainage and lot filling.
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Doug Carder
Herald
S. Main St
Ottawa
Richard Wright
CrossFirst Bank of
Leawood
Wright
Russell
Mary Thomas
Thomases
Overbrook
CrossFirst Bank
Mutual aid fire response from Pomona and nearby districts
Pomona fire units joined Osage County crews in extinguishing a blaze with three Pomona trucks on scene until 1 to 2 p.m. The department assisted water supply with two tankers and a pumper, while Carbondale, Lyndon and Osage City districts also assisted. No cause yet. investigation expected after fire suppression.
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Pomona
Osage County
Radcliffe
Franklin County
Carbondale
Lyndon
Osage City
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