Moore completes basic training and reports to West Point
Private Eric T. Moore of Ottawa completed 16 weeks of basic and advanced MP training at Fort McClellan Alabama. On Jan 5 he reported to the U S Military Academy West Point NY, the son of Mr and Mrs Sandy Moore.
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Moore
Eric T. Moore
Ottawa
U.S. Army Military Police
Fort McClellan
Ala
U.S. Military Academy
West Point
N.Y
Him
Sandy Moore
Eula Montgomery
Ottawa marks MLK Day with speeches and unity vow
Ottawa officials read a King proclamation as local Martin Luther King essay winners are honored. Clergy urged unity across churches, citing the need for many parts to form one body. Choirs performed and Richard Jackson led the event as MC.
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Ottawa
Vicki Cummiskey
King
Marissa Ritter
James Howard
Heather Arn
Duran
Steve Morse
Franklin County
Alanna Seymour
Sacred Heart School
Marissa Riltof
Sacred Heart
Hawthorne
Daniel Rowland
Appanoose
Kara McFarland
Garfield
Pomona
Brandi Soper
Jiz Wigger
Sara Horne
Andrew Miller
Matthew Roberts
Kansas counties split on King holiday observance
Discussion centers on the Martin Luther King Jr holiday in Kansas with views from several county commissioners. Some say support is weak in rural areas and that many counties have not added the King holiday to paid leave, while others note minimal impact in populous counties like Johnson and Butler. Marion County recently began observing the holiday.
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The
Capital Journal
Kansas
Cowley
Gerald Lawrence
Republic
Wallace
Wilson
Greenwood
Johnson County
Butler County
Wichita
Marion County
Kansas County
Senate Tax Debates Food Sales Tax Relief and Graves Plan
The Relief Senate Assessment and Taxation Committee weighs reducing the food sales tax as an equity move. Graves proposes trimming the school property tax mill levy, expanding exemptions, and creating an earned income credit, with Senate Republicans showing limited support for removing the food tax but more for remodeling services relief. The House and Senate will hold hearings on Graves’ package, including upgrades to deductions and credits totaling in the tens of millions.
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Senate Assessment and Taxation Committee
Lee
Graves
Audrey Langworthy
Prairie Village
Senate Tax Committee
Senate
Langworthy
House Taxation Committee
House Tax Committee
Gravés
Jowen
House Committee
Man accused of shoplifting and battery at Wal-Mart
A 31 year old suspect was arrested Saturday night on a felony charge after backing his vehicle into a security officer trying to obtain his tag at Wal-Mart Supercenter. Jason Michael Morrison of Kincaid was booked in Franklin County jail on aggravated battery theft driving on a suspended license and transporting an open container of alcohol. Morrison remained in custody. Lee Moody of Garnett reported Morrison attempting to steal two pliers and starting fluid between 8:15 and 8:28 p m at the Supercenter on 2101 Princeton Road. Morrison locked his doors and fled, Moody said, then Morrison drove into Moody knocking him to the ground. Morrison fled but was arrested shortly after by a sheriff's deputy. The stolen items valued at 21 88 were recovered.
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Wal-Mart Supercenter
Jason Michael Morrison
Kincaid
Franklin County
Lee
Moody, Garnett
Morrison
Supercenter
Princeton Road
Moody
Robert Keith Foley
S. Princeton
Lot W
West Seventh
Larry F. Koenig
Buffalo
Econo Lodge
S. Cedar
Bret Alan Jackson
E. Grant
East First
South Cedar
Taco Tico
S. Main
North Locust
Prowler
North Cherry
Ottawa
Greggory D. Ammons
Edward E. York
Mark A. Burgoon
Hickory Apt
Phillip R. Duran
Leavenworth
Tecumseh and
Main
Robert Lee Smith
Williamsburg
South Walnut
Ninth
Smith
Arson Suspected in Colony Fire Leads to Man's Arrest
Daniel Aaron Lund, 30, of Colony, was arrested Saturday on arson suspicion after a state fire marshal investigation into a blaze at 313 East. He remained in Anderson County jail as Tony Hiles of the sheriff's department first responded to the fire, with Lund as one of the building's tenants.
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Colony
Daniel Aaron Lund
E.ast
Lund
Anderson County
Tony Hiles
De-icing chemical runoff plan at Kansas City airport
Kansas City International Airport will spend 8.5 million to protect groundwater and streams from de-icing chemicals. The plan collects runoff from the 200000 gallons used yearly and channels it to the city treatment plant. Aviation Department manager Doug Johnson says the system will handle wastes more appropriately and show environmental responsibility.
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Kansas City, Mo
Kansas City International Airport
KCI
Kansas City Aviation Department
Doug Johnson
Aviation Department
Arrests in Oklahoma City area on alcohol transport charge
The Daily Report reports arrests of Lashawn Morgan 18 and Jason Rhodes 19 both of Oklahoma City and Tyler Griffin 19 for transporting an open container of alcohol in the 4700 block of US-59 at 9:37 p.m. Friday. Morgan and Rhodes posted bonds totaling 205 dollars. Griffin was released on own recognizance.
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Prince Lashawn Morgan
Jason Lee Rhodes
Oklahoma City
Okla
Tyler Ford Griffin
Cedar
Us-59
Morgan
Rhodes
Griffin
East A. Pomona
Colorado Road
Ellis Terrace
Lane
Idaho Road
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Little Dragon
Overbrook
Naval Academy
U.S
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DAR
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Winkleman
Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center
ESC
Port Hueneme
Calif
Lonnie G. Winkleman
Alexandria
Washington Navy Yard
Washington, D.C
Don Winkleman
Wellsville
Lions Club
Ottawa Lions Club
North Central Kansas Technical College
Delvin Harris
Tom Pearce
Gerald Trinkle
Partridge
Tom Partridge
Fairmount Towers
Wichita State University
Terri Lobdell
Lenexa
John Partridge
Tedies Templeton
Bethany Chapel Baptist Church
John Duran
Faith Lutheran Church
Ottawa Ministerial Alliance
First Baptist Church Choir
Bethany Chapel Baptist Choir
Richard Jackson
Hammond
the Daily Report
Sheriff's News
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Patricia D. Smith
E. Wilson
Linda K. Hammes
South Oak
South Willow
Teresa J. Raines
S. Mulberry
Gina M. Clough
Kimberly Sue Delatorre
S. Olive
South Main
Randy D. Burns
N. Cherry
North Oak
Kevin Shaw
Keno Road
Cottonwood
Robert E. Flannery
S. Oak
S. Hickory
Mages Veterinary Clinic
Ottawa University
East C. Pomona
Cedar Square
Woodson Road
South Cherry
West B. Pomona
John Brown Road
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