Roberts seeks Republican nomination for U S Senate
In a telephoned news conference Pat Roberts announced he will seek the Republican nomination for the U S Senate this year. He indicated he may become the frontrunner to replace Nancy Kassebaum and plans a formal candidacy declaration at a Kansas Day rally at the Downtown Ramada Inn. Stan Herd named Kansan of the Year for crop art and murals will be honored at the Kansas Day dinner January 26 at the Ramada Inn in Topeka.
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Topeka
Kan
Pat Roberts
U.S. Senate
Nancy Kassebaum
Roberts
Ramada Inn
Lawrence
Stan Herd
Native Sons and Daughters of Kansas Herd
Protection
Ottawa
Kansas
Native Sons and Daughters
Wichita State University
Plainville Hospital Denies Doctor Deferment Request
A Kansas hospital keeps its two fulltime resident doctors after Sen. Bob Dole secured a deferment for Dr. Stephen Ellestad. Dole appealed to the Army surgeon general citing potential hardship in Rooks County. The hospital had three doctors before one departed on January 1.
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Plainville
Kan
Kansas
Bob Dole
R-Kan
Stephen Ellestad
Dole
Ellestad
Army
Rooks County
Kim McCreery
Kansas senators weigh four hour alcohol safety course for teens
Lawmakers in Topeka debated a proposal requiring teenagers to take four hours of alcohol hazard classes before obtaining a driver’s license. Gene Johnson of the Kansas safety group urged proactive action while noting the course would cost 35 dollars and require testing for first time applicants.
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Topeka
Kan
Gene Johnson
Kansas Community Alcohol Safety Action Project Coordinators Association
Johnson
Senate Committee On Transportation and Utilities
Earwood pleads guilty to second degree murder
Nathan Earwood of Topeka pleaded guilty in Franklin County District Court to second degree murder in the Sept. 24 shooting death of 14 year old Stephanie Perez. The plea dropped two related charges and set sentencing for Feb. 16 with potential seven to eight years, considering his prior record.
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Nathan Earwood IL
Stephanie Perez
Earwood
Topeka
Franklin County District Court
Thomas Sachse
Sachse
Scott Ryburn
Snow cleanup underway as Ottawa digs out after winter blast
Marion Humiston, a U S postal worker, pushes a snowblower in the post office lot amid a wintry storm. City and county crews worked overnight to clear Main Street and parking areas while urging detours. Events at the Ottawa Municipal Auditorium were postponed and water district meetings rescheduled. Sheriff reports about 15 accidents with three injuries as crews expect warmer temps to boost chemical melting.
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U.S
Marion Humiston
Fourth
Hickory
City of Ottawa
Main Street
Fifth Street
Cox Field
Andy Haney
Public Works
Rex Bowling
Sheriff's Department
Ottawa
Bowling
Bosnia agrees to prisoner swap amid Balkan peace push
The Bosnian government yielded to international pressure to exchange prisoners with Serb forces before a Balkan accord deadline. The Red Cross organized transfers across Bosnia with roughly 250 prisoners from each side slated for release at Sarajevo airport.
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Arajevo
Bosia Ergina
NATO
Bosnia
Red Cross
Pierre Gauthier
Sarajevo
Meals on Wheels Delivers Food to Seniors in Region
In Franklin, Andeon, Coffe ey, Miami and Osage counties Meals on Wheels provides the day’s only meal for many homebound seniors. Paid drivers logged over 60 000 miles last year and volunteers delivered meals. An extra frozen meal with prep instructions is offered at winter start if weather disrupts service.
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Franklin
Ande On
Coffe Ffey
Miami
Osage
Riley
Neterville
Feuerborn backs higher speed limit measure in Kansas House
Kansas House Transportation Committee approved HB 2602 to raise interstate four lane speeds to 70 and two lane state roads to 65 with Secretary of Transportation discretion for unsafe conditions. Rep. Feuerborn endorsed the bill and noted 10 mph over limit penalties remain. He also commented on a proposed KDWP land acquisition limit and favored allowing donations instead of purchases.
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Kansas House
Bill Feuerborn
Dgarnett
The
Herald
Kansas Secretary of Transportation
Con
Feuerborn
Kansas
KDWP
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Dick Smith
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Homewood
Christian Church
Haney
Ron Miller
Jay Thorton
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