Deer warn drivers to stay vigilant year round
Franklin County officials warn deer remain common and drivers must stay alert. In November through January there were 28 deer related accidents this season, similar to last year, with 129 deer incidents in 2002 and five injuries. more hunting may have reduced crashes in some counties.
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Franklin County
Kevin Kimball
Sheriff's Department
Kimball
Retta Pence
Labette Road
Aaron Scheve
Scheve
Rail-trail completion put on hold in Kansas
TOPEKA The Prairie Spirit Rail-Trail completion is delayed as Gov. Kathleen Sebelius cites the need for community support before finishing the final 14 miles from Ottawa toward Iola. Federal funds cover 80 percent. the remaining 20 percent must come from state, local or private sources. Public sentiment will determine next steps ahead of the 2005 legislative session.
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Topeka
Prairie Spirit
Kathleen Sebelius
Ottawa
Welda
Tola
Sebelius
Wildlife and Parks
Mike Hayden
Circle K Ranch
Edwards County
Hayden
Dan Pickett
Iola
Pickett
Jerry Hover
Andy Haney
Old Depot
Haney
Sebelius budget criticism targets sexual predator unit
House Speaker Doug Mays warned Gov Kathleen Sebelius budget proposals could destabilize funding for the sexual predator unit at Larned State Hospital. The unit, housing 104 offenders deemed sexually violent predators, may need more staff as Sebelius proposes adding about 2 million dollars to its 3.7 million dollar budget to support immediate needs.
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Topeka
Doug Mays
Kathleen Sebelius
Kansas
Mays
Sebelius
Larned State Hospital
Larned
Town and Country manager plans cautious growth in Ottawa
New Town and Country Supply manager Rick Bitzer says no major changes planned to the Orscheln store's mix of products and services. He plans to expand areas including lawn and garden, extend hours, install a computer scanner system to speed checkout, and increase the store's community presence while possibly updating vendors for value.
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Rick Bitzer
Bitzer
Orscheln
Town and Country Supply
S. Princeton St
Town and Country
Orscheln Farm and Home
Ottawa
Moberly
United States
Orschein
Denver
San Diego
Calif
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Laurie Sisk
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New Town & Country Manager
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