Snow day prompts district-wide class cancellations
Wellsville officials canceled classes after 5:10 a.m. discussions with neighboring districts amid wind and drifting snow. Superintendent Denise O'Dea noted transportation crews forecast conditions, while students planned sleep, chores, part-time work, or snowboarding and online gaming during the day off.
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Duplexes rezoned. MLK Day proclaimed in Ottawa
A Lawrence firm plans apartment complexes on the 900 West 15th Street site after the area between 15th and 17th streets was rezoned from R-2 to R-3. Ottawa proclaims Martin Luther King Jr. Day with observance at 2 p.m. at Ottawa University Chapel.
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City eyes bond vote by Feb 15 for April 1 election
Ramsey says the city must decide on a bond election by February 15 to allow an April 1 vote. If approved, plans include a USD 290 facility at Wilson and Davis roads and potential road widening. County and city discuss annexation, land rezoning, pipeline relocation beneath Elm Street, with Conoco sharing cost.
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State regulator and city race to meet water rules in Ottawa
Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Ottawa officials work to implement six federal minimum compliance markers over five years. The plan covers public education involvement, reducing illegal discharges to storm drains, construction runoff controls, street sweeping and catch basin cleaning, and post construction runoff reduction.
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Sebelius outlines Kansas budget focused on vulnerable services
Governor Sebelius pledges to protect education and funds for vulnerable residents while stretching scarce dollars. She proposes a 2004 budget reducing overall spending, cutting highway aid, trimming local government support, and preserving key transportation projects. The plan includes hiring 70 highway patrol troopers, keeping prison units open, a 1.5 percent state employee raise, and a $313 million cash reserve draw.
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