Anderson County bids finally fall below 5.5 million for jail
Anderson County Public Building Commission expects to award a contract for a new law enforcement center and jail on January 14 after the third bidding round produced prices under the 5.5 million limit. Richard Brummel notes lower bids surprised officials and mentions minor specification changes.
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Garnett
Anderson County
Richard Brummel
Anderson County Public Building Commission
Kansas Children On Thin Ice Warned After Falls
Wichita authorities urge parents to discuss pond ice dangers after three separate incidents in two weeks. Two 13 year old cousins fell through and were rescued in minutes, with no serious injuries. Experts note rapid ice thinning due to fluctuating temperatures, attracting local youths to ponds.
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Associated Press
Wichita
Doug Nolte
Nale
Ken Cook
National Weather Service
Cook
John McLeskey
Wichita Fire Department
Snowfall Sparks Sledding Fun in Ottawa Park
Jane Greenfield, 13, Ottawa, with siblings Brandon, 3, and Samantha, 2, sled at Forest Park on Monday afternoon at 518 W. Forest St. The scene shows children enjoying fresh snow as the sun lowers, photographed by Elliot J. Sutherland for The Ottawa Herald.
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Jane Greenfield
Ottawa
Brandon
Samantha
Forest Park
W. Forest St
Elliot J. Sutherland
The
Ottawa Herald
Quiet New Year’s Eve Across Franklin County
New Year’s Eve reports from Ottawa and Franklin County show a quiet night with no DUI arrests. Minor motor vehicle crashes and two domestic battery cases were logged, while a deer accident highlighted the sheriff’s quiet holiday. Bar owner Peach Madl noted a retro dance and safe rides for over 25 party-goers.
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Ottawa
Ron Puterbaugh
Franklin County Sheriff's Department
Franklin County
Craig Davis
Peach Madl
S. Main St
Madl
Smoking bans gain momentum in Kansas City area
Kansas City may join Ottawa in banning smoking in public places as backers submit over 6,000 signatures to place the issue on the ballot. Overland Park Lenexa Leawood and Shawnee begin bans today affecting more than 500 restaurants, while Ottawa sets a June 1 start for prohibitions in restaurants and indoor spaces.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Ottawa
Overland Park
Lenexa
Leawood
Shawnee
Governor Sebelius Featured in Vogue Photo Shoot
Gov Kathleen Sebelius appears in Vogue in a February issue after a Topeka shoot with stylists wardrobe and photographer. The session filmed in the Capitol Senate Chamber and Sebelius office with gowns by Oscar de la Renta and Carolina Herrera. The governor called the experience extraordinary and favoring de la Renta among the outfits.
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Associated Press
Topeka
Kathleen Sebelius
Vogue
Sebelius
Capitol
Oscar de la Renta
Carolina Herrera
Vogue Magazine
de la Renta
Senate
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J.B. Dunn
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Kansas
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