Ottawa High School scholars bowl team wins strong state showing
Ottawa High School seniors Jennifer Harness Douglas Crawshaw Jr Shawn Turner and sophomore Joe Falls along with junior Eric Anderson guided the Scholars Bowl team to a competitive run at state after regional runners up. Coach Sheryl Servatius Brown and Katie Broyd praised the effort noting rivalries boosted performance. With three seniors graduating next year the team seeks new recruits to fill the lineup.
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Ottawa Police expand use of Kansas Hotfiles warrants
Ottawa Police Chief Dennis Buller told the city commission that hotfiles now feed a statewide database, reducing unserved warrants. The department, matching Franklin County Sheriff, tightened records and intensified searches. As of this month Ottawa lists 391 active warrants, while nearby towns report Gardner 342 and Atchison 1,200.
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Hospital staff train with lighter bioterrorism suits in readiness
Reed, infection control director, notes lighter suits allow two hour breaks and can handle bioterrorism, hazmat, and other disasters. A Feb 2 derailment near Wellsville tested readiness, with 8,000 gallons of diesel spilled but no hazardous materials. Homeland Security grants exceed 25,000 dollars for suits and bed-tracking tech, while Alan Radcliffe coordinates grants and interagency emergency efforts.
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Kyoto protocol faces U.S. rejection amid climate talks
Nations push for Kyoto style limits as the United States refuses to ratify the pact, citing economic harm and weak rules for rising economies China and India. Japan voices regret while Australia defends its stance, pledging cuts but arguing major polluters must join.
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War Costs Rise as Afghanistan Spending Grows
The Afghanistan war adds 800 million in funds for fuel ammo hazard pay and repair. Inflation adjusted CRs compare Vietnam costs and note peak spending 1967 to 1970. Bush seeks 81.9 billion emergency package to support defense and equipment repairs while troop levels edge down from 170000 to about 155000.
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Homesteaders plan move to Kansas as housing demand rises
Anita Hoffhines of Ellsworth County Economic Development predicts 90 percent of homesteader arrivals will come to Ellsworth County. She cites 18 months in the Welcome Home Plan aiding families from across the United States. The couple is well prepared, unlike others with bad credit or weak finances. Hoffhines notes many dream of Kansas but many lack readiness to relocate.
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