Kansas caucuses move up to Super Tuesday week
Area party leaders in Kansas push earlier caucus dates to boost attention from presidential candidates. Democrats set February 5 and Republicans February 9, with officials saying the change could give Kansas voters more input and answer more questions from independents. State Rep. Bill Otto distributed caucus explanations to Republicans, Democrats, and independents.
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Roger Cowdin
Franklin County
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Bill Otto
LeRoy
Ottawa Library hosts Kids Bingo with families joining in
Stephanie Orr helps her daughter Abby as Samantha Van Hoecke marks a bingo card during the Ottawa City Library event at 105 S. Hickory St. More than 20 children and parents attended. Children's librarian Shannon Leonard praised the activity for families.
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Ottawa Library
Samantha VanHoecke
Gas prices inch toward $3 in Ottawa area
Posted prices for regular unleaded or Ethanol gasoline in Ottawa and surrounding towns as of 10 a.m. show prices nearing the three dollar mark. Local stations list modest gains with minor regional variation and consumers monitor daily fuel costs amid fluctuating crude prices.
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State tourism funding faces backlash in Kansas debate
Local leaders oppose Gov Sebelius push to cut the Kansas Tourism Division budget from about 4.1 million to 3.4 million for the coming fiscal year. They argue increased promotion near 15 million annually supports Franklin County and Ottawa area economies, while critics warn cuts could harm tourism.
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Global markets tremble as US recession fears spread
Turbulence rocked world stock markets with Asian shares slipping for a second day and European markets opening lower before paring losses. Investors warned of a potential deep drop as recession fears in the United States linger, according to Lawrence Peterman of Eden Financial in London.
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Markets Plunge On Global Slump Hits Wall Street
A based stockbroker said opportunities may arise in British stocks while U S and European markets slump. The sharp declines in Asia and Europe threaten to spread to Wall Street as trading enters the three day Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
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Abortion Debate: Most Women Abortion Patients Have Children
Kansas health data show abortion patterns among residents including Franklin and Anderson counties. National analysis reveals about 60 percent of women seeking abortions have given birth before, with higher rates among Black and Hispanic women. The Roe v Wade anniversary frames ongoing debate as economic stress drives abortion.
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