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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 2001
Page
1
Kansas State defeats Tennessee 35 to 21 in the Cotton Bowl, earning respect with a strong performance. The game showcased key drives, defensive stops, and standout play by the Wildcats, improving their bowl reputation.
Tonight remains not as cold with partly cloudy skies and lows in the teens. A southwest wind of 5 to 10 mph. Wednesday brings warmer conditions with partly cloudy skies and highs from 40 to 45. Winds southwest at 10 to 15 mph. For more weather, see Page
Steam pours from the Ottawa Franklin County Courthouse chimney as a biting cold grips the area on the first workday of 2001. The temperature reads below zero while residents brave the frosty start. Photos by Ron Bishop.
Kansas leaders press patience as they craft a water plan to protect surface water and the Ogallala aquifer. Senate President elect Dave Kerr and House Speaker Glasscock stress a comprehensive, info-driven approach amid interstate water disputes and ongoing aquifer depletion. The Kansas Water Authority will issue a report this month guiding conservation efforts and cross-state negotiations continue over Republican River levels with Nebraska.
The third millennium begins with cheers and fireworks across the United States. In Times Square Muhammad Ali presses the ball to start 2001 as crowds watch in Denver and along the Delaware River. Cities like Boston Las Vegas and Philadelphia host events, while the Naval Observatory marks the moment for 3,000 celebrants.
A frozen water tower left Williamsburg with reduced pressure and a temporary shutdown. Public Wholesale Water Supply District 12 bypassed telemetry to allow manual valve control while repairs await thaw. School closed today as pressure remains low, with officials weighing whether to extend the term.
Fire at 727 N Sycamore caused 90000 in damage and sent owner Joe Yockey and firefighter Joseph Francis Schirck III to hospital. Investigating officer cited fire spreading from lint trap into wall and attic as 16 firefighters battled the blaze. Yockey discharged. Schirck treated and returned to work.
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