Weather Outlook for Kansas Extended Cold East Warm West
The forecast shows a continued cold spell in eastern Kansas with warmer conditions in the west. Lows range from 10 to 20 degrees, with highs from the 30s in the east to the 40s to near 50 in the west. Friday brings a warming trend with Lows 15 to 25 and highs from the upper 30s to lower 40s east and upper 40s to mid-50s west. Saturday warms statewide with Lows in the upper 20s to mid-30s and highs in the upper 40s to 50s.
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King convocation to lead OU lineup
The 17 part semester program series at Itawa University starts at 10 a.m. Wednesday with a Martin Luther King Jr memorial convocation in Chapel Auditorium featuring Emilie M Townes. Townes a Saint Paul School of Theology professor will discuss womanist ethics and social witness.
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Martin Luther King Jr
Chapel Auditorium
Emilie M. Townes
Saint Paul School of Theology
Kansas City
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John Gravely
Chapel
Mark Twain
Ottawa Municipal Auditorium
American Prairie Dance Theatre
Victors
Administration Building
Violence in Social Security field offices rises says union
Union officials report growing violence in SSA field offices with incidents of assault threats and weapon displays. One worker was held hostage in Hemet California while others faced threats, urination defecation disrobing and obscene outbursts. Officials note backlog and understaffing fuel tension as CDC cautions high homicide risk is not established. Brenda Joyner an AFGE representative adds concerns over safety and TB exposure.
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CDC
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APGE
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AFGE
Nominee Calls It Quit Amid Partisan Attacks
Former nominee Inman announced his resignation amid claims of partisan pressure led by Senate Republican Leader Bob Dole. He cited media and political leadership as seeking to disparage or destroy reputations rather than govern. Dole had previously praised Inman as a strong pick but criticized proposed defense cuts.
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Local volunteers step in to renovate Ottawa building
Area professionals volunteer labor and materials for the renovation. Ray Dean Steanson Plumbing, Gene Mitchell Floor Covering, Jerry Thompson Loyd Builders, Gregg Colbern Performance Electric, Charlie Adamson Sheet Metal, Kent Lash Hardware, The Lumber Company, Saffron Glass, Peterson Roofing, Attic Construction, Hornbuckle Construction, Joe Tucker Construction, John Thompson Construction, Morrisey Painting donate services and materials. The City of Ottawa pledges 50000 with materials mostly at cost. project timeline targets March.
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Steanson Plumbing
Gene Mitchell
Mitchell
Jerry Thompson
Sonny Burch
Loyd Builders
Gregg Colbern
Dan Rossman
Performance Electric
Ottawa Public Works
Andy Haney
Debate Over Beech Street Right of Way In Ottawa
Ottawa city officials and property owners the McClays clash over widening Beech Street to 32 feet as part of a public safety plan. Richeson argues developers should not shoulder curb and right‑of‑way costs while city officials warn of regulatory authority and potential condemnation if needed to open Beech.
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Beech
McClays
Cathy McClay
Forest Lowry
Lowry
Jim Shaw
Matt Matthews
Matthews
Ottawa
Community Classifieds In Brief
Local ads list corner store sales and services including Cornerstone Bookstore, Bernhardt’s contact, and household hazardous waste drop off at Fr. Go HHW Facility. Also noting Conservation District annual meeting January 27 and a tax service in downtown. calls and reservations provided.
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Superintendents Watch Weather For School Decisions
Superintendent Cain eyed worsening cold as West Franklin noted no snow days this year. He anticipated more frigid weather this evening but expected classes to run Wednesday. Ottawa’s Don Duncan waited until morning before canceling, saying the decision is tough and notice is crucial.
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Ottawa
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Duncan
DUI arrest reporting gaps undermine police records
The Herald notes DUI arrest data relied on KBI format, creating holes in reporting. Officials say DUI information is public and should be released to media, but 1993 changes limited reports to jailed suspects or arrests tied to other crimes, fueling perceptions of bias.
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Mary Horsch
Kansas Attorney General's
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Rates and periods for various mail orders and states
A garbled rate list outlines monthly and multi month charges for carier service across states and counties. Entries include amounts such as $6.16 $17.76 and $68.00 with references to Franklin and Osage counties and state taxes. All rates stated are in advance.
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