Legislature’s smoking ban hit by new exemptions
In Topeka a Senate panel expanded exemptions for a proposed statewide smoking ban, excluding bars clubs tobacco shops and casinos from the bill. Supporters warn tobacco interests influence the process while leaders say the bill’s fate remains unsettled as votes loom.
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Mission Hills
Kansas
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Five Ottawa youths face plea deals in local burglary spree
One of five accused teen burglars has accepted a plea, with hearings pending for the other four. Dominique Burnett, 17, pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary and agrees to $84,000 restitution and 18 to 36 months in a juvenile facility. Status hearings for Darrell Chandley, 17, and Jeramy Evans, 18, are scheduled Feb 28 and Mar 10, with Dal las Ambler, 19, set for Apr 4. Chris Smith, 18, waived a preliminary hearing and has an arraignment Mar 31. Victims include Grampa's BBQ and Greenwood Baptist Church among Ottawa and Franklin County sites.
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Dominique Burnett
Darrell Chandley
Dallas Ambler
Jeremy Q. Evans
Chris Smith
Ottawa
Franklin County
Burnett
Will Hurst
Hurst
Chandley
Evans
Ambler
Smith
Grampa’s
U.S. 59
Greenwood Baptist Church
Labette Road
Pomona
Greenwood Community Center
Florida Road
Brand N Iron Bar & Grill
Princ
Career Day connects students with local professionals
Bobbie Hawkins, detective with the Ottawa Police Department, spoke to West Franklin High School students Thursday during Career Day. The event offered attendees a look at career opportunities available after high school.
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Bobbie Hawkins
Ottawa Police Department
West Franklin High School
Lent reflections shape up sugar fast and self denial
Jodie Garcia reports Pat Tinkham and Sacred Heart youths embrace Lent as a time of sacrifice prayer and discipline. Students like Julie Lutz and Rebecca Vrbas share personal fasts from TV and morning wakeups while Tinkham aims for deeper prayer and spiritual focus.
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Jodie Garcia
Herald
Pat Tinkham
Sugar
Tinkham
Sacred Heart
Jesus
Julie Lutz
Rebecca Vrbas
Lutz
Vrbas
Alaska Politicians Oppose Polar Bear Protection
Alaska leaders led by Gov. Palin and GOP delegation oppose listing polar bears as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. They warn a protection plan would curb the Arctic sea ice and threaten a proposed North Slope natural gas pipeline. Senators Stevens and congressman Young brandished models as insufficient, arguing for economic and energy priorities.
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Alaska
America
Florida
Washington
Sarah Palin
Don Young
U.S. Geological Survey
Ted Stevens
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