Weather outlook by region across the United States
The Northeast faced cloud cover with a chance of light rain or snow while the Southeast Midwest and California were forecast to have clear skies. The Northwest was expected to be cloudy as a Pacific storm brings rain and high elevation snow. Kansas Conditions Hotline 1-800-585-7623 provided by the Kansas Highway Patrol.
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Midwest
California
Northwest
Wis
Kansas
Kansas Highway Patrol
Bulletin Board submission guidance from Ottawa Herald
Daily bulletin board notice explains submission lead time two days or more in advance by fax email or mail to The Ottawa Herald. Non commercial events open to public may be announced free of charge. No phone calls, please.
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Bwilliams
Ottawaherald.com
Ottawa Herald
S. Cedar St
Ottawa
Monthly bingo starts Wednesday at Ottawa Center
Monthly bingo begins on the first Wednesday of each month from 6 to 8 pm at the Don Woodward Community Center 517 E Third St Ottawa. Fifteen games with prizes from gift certificates to a holiday gift pack. Cards cost 1 and all ages welcome. Call 785 242 1939 or visit orcottawaks.org for more information.
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Don Woodward
E. Third St
Ottawa
Orcottawaks.org
Ottawa crime beat details several cases including rape and murder attempt
Law enforcement officers in Ottawa continue investigations into multiple cases. A Dec 14 rape has no reported updates, while Dec 19 includes an attempted homicide. Three Lawrence-area suspects face charges of attempted first degree murder in the shooting of 48 year old Michael Miller with initial court appearances planned for Wednesday.
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Ottawa
Allan
Lawrence
Michael Miller
County OKs added money for select funds
Franklin County commissioners approved an amended 2006 budget adding funds for elderly services ambulance operations and sewer work in Centropolis along with changes to elections employee benefits and the health department. They held a special hearing for transfers between funds and noted tax rates remain unchanged.
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Jodie Garcia
Centropolis
Health Department
Senior Services Fund
Reno Road
Eisenhower Road
U.S. 59
Rock Creek Road
Colorado
Delaware
Labette Terrace
Nebraska Road
Franklin County
Sheriff’s Office
First theme park in Kansas on schedule for spring opening
WICHITA May opening target for Wild West World the first Kansas theme park. Thomas Etheredge aims to finish in just over two years with 24 rides planned at 130 acres north of Wichita. Park expects 500000 visitors and 15.5 million dollars in first year revenue.
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Kansas
Wichita
Thomas Etheredge
Wild West World
Etheredge
Len Soled
New Jersey
Tors
New York
Saled
Permits issued for concealed weapons in Kansas rise
Kansas residents pursued concealed weapon permits with 4880 applications submitted through county sheriffs to the attorney general's office. About 1899 applications remain under review, with some denied for felony records. Approved applicants must be 21, a U.S. citizen and Kansas resident, and complete eight hours of training. Even with permits, weapons are barred in many public places.
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Tfmcomm Inc
Sheriff's Department
Ambulance
Ottawa
Della Sandgren
Lawrence
Kansas
Franklin County
Attorney General’s Office
Charles Sexson
Attorney General
Sexson
U.S
Dana White
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