Madonna case heads to jury amid defense bid on credibility
In Los Angeles the defense accused Madonna and aides of fabricating fear after a shooting at her estate. The jury prepares to deliberate as detective testimony described the pop star tremoring at a note from Robert Hoskins, while his attorney attacked her credibility and called her a prima donna.
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John Myers
Weather outlook for the week in Ottawa area
The forecast shows warmer, drier conditions with mild days. Tuesday and Wednesday stay dry with progressively warm highs, while overnight lows remain in the teens to mid twenties. Local notes include yesterday’s high 69 and record low 14 in prior years, plus barometer near 30.69 inches.
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Expansion of gambling mulled reads like statewide debate
Lawmakers weigh limited gambling with track slot machines as promoters push to expand gaming in Kansas. Graves signals caution about widespread gambling while House Speaker Shallenburger says lobbyists are losing ground. Northeast Kansas tribes pursuing casinos as the statehouse debate continues.
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House
Tim Shallenburger
Baxter Springs
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Ethics reforms loom as lawmakers push lobbying limits
In Topeka the ethics debate grows with proposals from State Sen. Doug Walker to bar former lawmakers from lobbying for a year and to cap legislative service at eight years. House Speaker Tim Shallenberger backs stronger reforms including a ban on lobbyist referral fees and full disclosure of tax funds spent to influence lawmakers.
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Topeka
Doug Walker
D-Osawatomie
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House
Tim Shallenberger
Baxter Springs
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Regents
KC columnist Dinguid to headline King Day program in Ottawa
Lewis W. Dinguid associate editor at the Kansas City Star will headline a 2 p.m. Sunday January 14 event at Ottawa Municipal Auditorium as part of King Day activities. He serves as co chair of the Star's diversity initiative and writes in the Metropolitan section. Local choirs from First Baptist Bethany Chapel First United Methodist and Westminster Presbyterian will perform. Mayor Matt Matthews will read the MLK Day proclamation while community leaders offer remarks and 12 U.S. Savings Bonds will be awarded in an MLK essay contest.
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Institute For Journalism Education
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National Association of Black Journalists
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Westminster Presbyterian Churches
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Bezek Lowry Hendrix Open New Ottawa Law Office
Bezek Lowry and Hendrix opened a full service law firm on 2nd Street above the Chamber of Commerce building at 111 E. 2nd. The trio, Bob Bezek Forrest Lowry and Joyce Hendrix, brings varied backgrounds as city attorneys and private practitioners to serve both existing clients and newcomers with a focus on professionalism and timely solutions.
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Congress OKs accord and Clinton to sign relief plan
Congress approved a budget accord amid complaints from Senate Democratic Leader Tom Daschle about unfunded programs and winners and losers. A second bill would reopen agencies if Clinton submits a balanced budget, which could end the shutdown for three weeks. A third measure funds about 20 programs through Sept 30. Commercial Federal Bank in Omaha offers furloughed workers loans up to 70 percent of normal pay at 9 percent APR.
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Gingrich
Omaha
Neb
Commercial Federal Bank
Commercial Federal
Clinton Billing Records Prompt Whitewater Dispute
Senate panel leader D Amato notes a conflict between Rose Law Firm Madison billing records and Mrs Clinton sworn statements. House Banking says her legal work was extensive. White House regrets delaying a travel office document as Clinton influence remains politically sensitive.
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Rose Law Firm
Little Rock
Whitewater
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Senate Committee
Madison Guaranty
D'Amato
Huber
Couric Birth of Second Daughter Carrie Monahan
Katie Couric welcomed her second daughter named Caroline Couric Monahan or Carrie. The baby, weighing seven pounds ten ounces, was delivered by C section at an unidentified hospital. Couric and husband Jay Monahan, a lawyer, also have a 12-year-old daughter Ellie.
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Couric Monahan
Carrie
Courie
Jay Monahan
Ellie
Baseball tryouts at OHS for international team
Baseball tryouts at OHS on January 13 and 20 for ages 13 to 17 for an international team traveling to Kauai Hawaii. Call to register at 242-0409. Big clearance sale on selected items until January 20 at Helton Hall mark 2178 Main 242-1071. Fr Co Recycling hours Monday to Friday 1p Saturday 9a-1p 2038 S Malin 242-1176. Masonic Temple Smothered Steak Dinner January 7 11a-1:30p Ad 5.50 child 2.50 422 S Main.
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Kauai
Hawaii
Helton Hallmark
Main
Masonic Temple Board
S. Main
Stepson supports model in Marshall estate fight
Playboy model Anna Nicole Smith gains backing from J Howard Marshall III in the dispute over the 1.5 billion estate of oil magnate J Howard Marshall II who died at 90. III accuses Pierce Marshall of seizing control and seeks equal division among himself, Pierce, and Smith while she claims manipulation to exclude her from inheriting.
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J. Howard Marshall II
J. Howard Marshall III
Pierce
Ms. Smith
Pierce Marshall
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