City nears choice for new city manager
Mayor Gene Ramsey says a decision on the city manager is imminent with two finalists from other communities. The commission plans an executive session after today’s work session to finalize details and begin contract talks, aiming for an April hire.
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Gene Ramsey
Ramsey
Commission
Blaine Finch
Vision
Ottawa Vision
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Milner, Davis Streets
Fairway Vista
Replica of historic Longren airplane arrives in Ottawa
Ottawa hosts a life sized replica of the 1919 Longren air- craft. John Miller towed the model to a Prairie Flyers meeting at Ottawa Municipal Airport, aiming to fly the craft this summer. Grandson of designer A K Longren, Jerry Longren, and Miller rebuilt the plane from photos since no blueprints exist.
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Ottawa
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Topeka
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Experimental Aircraft Association
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Iowa
A.K
Murder trial begins Tuesday in Franklin County
The second degree murder trial of John R. Powell, 45, Overbrook, opens Tuesday in Franklin County District Court for the beating death of Barney Riley, 39, Lawrence. Riley’s body was found June 11 near Centropolis. Powell faces severity level 1 or 2 second degree murder with potential sentences of 12 to 50 years or 9 to 41 years respectively.
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Overbrook
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Franklin
Osage
Douglas
Jefferson County
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Ottawa
Topeka
Prairie Band Pottawatomie
Craig Davis
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Jeffrey Hupp
Burnett
Hupp
Robert Kuchar
Kuchar
Robert Jones
10Th District
Johnson County
James Smith
Smith
Budget debates reopen tax policy amid shortfall
In Topeka budget strains force lawmakers to revisit tax policy once, focusing on revenue sources and economic impact. Gov. Graves cites a $426 million gap for next year, with updates due March 8 as they weigh increases to protect programs.
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Topeka
Bill Graves
Graves
Federal aid expanded for Franklin and 21 Kansas counties
Federal officials broadened disaster assistance to Franklin County and 21 other Kansas counties hit by ice storms. FEMA will cover 75 percent of allowed debris removal and emergency services costs, with the state paying up to 10 percent. Ottawa officials estimate multi‑million costs but expect reductions. Registration for FEMA aid is by phone at 1-800-621-FEMA, available daily 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central.
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Ottawa
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Bird
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Overland Park
Ezra Sykes
Esykes
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