Dole Back in Senate for Brownback Oath
Former Sen. Bob Dole escorted Sen. Sam Brownback to the Senate floor for the oath from Vice President Gore. Brownback's swearing marked Kansas’ renewed delegation as Nancy Kassebaum Baker and Pat Roberts join the lineup. In the House, freshmen Moran Ryan Snowbarger and Tiahrt were sworn in and backed Gingrich’s re election. Roberts urged focus on core issues amid the ethics case.
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Kansas
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Bob Dole
Nancy Kassebaum
GOP
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Jim Ryan
Vince Snowbarger
Todd Tiahrt
Newt Gingrich
Tiahrt
Roberts
House
Gingrich
Plan to turn advisory panel into statutory higher ed body gains support
MEP OPERA Kan AP a blue ribbon group of educators legislators and citizens tentatively endorsed expanding the Joint Advisory Committee on Governance into a permanent statutory body with power to coordinate all higher education planning in Kansas. The council approved a 7-6 vote with revision requirements and an additional vote before legislative recommendation.
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Wichita
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Hutchinson
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Army recruiters open new Ottawa office at 107 E 2nd
The Army is back in Ottawa after a brief move to a new office at 107 E. 2nd. Sgt. Lynn Wade and Sgt. Doug Berg cover Franklin Linn Anderson and Allen counties. Hours are 9 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday. Ottawa Herald’s Business Beat informs readers about area business news and promotions.
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Army
Ottawa
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County nears hiring engineer for Anderson County
Anderson County may hire a bi county engineer as the commission interviews two candidates. A letter of offer to Hub Casper Jr. of Paola was authorized with a $37,000 salary under a $39,000 budget. Casper and Thomas Thenens discussed job requirements, grants, equipment, licenses, and county needs.
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Thomas Thenens
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Anderson County
Nursing home employee investigated over alleged sexual assault
Police in ICHITA Kansas probe an accusation that a 50-year-old male nursing home worker at Integrated Health Services in Wichita sodomized a 68-year-old patient who had a stroke. The man was questioned and released. no arrest. The facility has prior state and federal fines for deficiencies.
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Maryland
Ottawa Youth Prison Site Doubted By City Manager
The Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services proposes a youth center as part of juvenile justice reform. Ottawa City Manager Scott Lambers declined to comment on Ottawa hosting a youth prison, calling it a private development matter. The legislature will decide if the center is public or private, affecting funding, taxes, and local jobs.
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Ottawa Eyes First City Ice Skating Rink in Park
Andy Haney and Burns discuss winter recreation at Ottawa Park. They plan a temporary outdoor rink using a plastic liner and water from a fire hydrant, about 120 feet in diameter, with 6 to 8 inch edges and a shallow center. City funds under $1,000. operation depends on weather.
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Andy
Burns
ORC
Wichita
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Crown Center
Kansas City
Lawrence
Klan Rally Cleared Near Salina Two Days Before King Day
The Ku Klux Klan was cleared to hold a rally opposing Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Salina Kansas on January 18 from 9 30 to 11 30 a m. The City-County Building Authority ruled it could not stop the gathering though officials and many residents opposed the event. Local officials emphasized First Amendment rights while urging nonparticipation and peace.
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Weather Tonight Forecast With Light Snow Chance
Mostly cloudy tonight with a 30 percent probability of light snow and a low near 2.5 degrees, winds 5 to 10 mph. Friday remains bitterly cold with western lows from zero to 5 below and eastern highs 10 to 15 above. chances of light snow west and continued extreme cold. Saturday brings continued bitter cold with snow possible in the southwest. western lows near 5 to 10 below and east near zero to 5 above.
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