Kansas nursing homes challenge Medicaid cuts suit filed
Americare Systems Inc. and Americare Properties Inc. lead a class action with eight Kansas nursing homes to block $1.1 million in Medicaid payment reductions. The Kansas Health Care Association backs the suit, arguing the cuts violate obligations to pay reasonable costs. The case seeks injunctions and may affect about 12,000 Medicaid residents statewide.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas Health Care Association
Missouri
Kansas
Americare Systems Inc
Americare Properties Inc
Bruce Hillis
Sikeston, Mo
Americare Systems
Americare Properties
State Department of Social and Rehabilitation
SRS
Robert C. Harder
Department
Harder
Mike Hayden
Russell
Galena
Louisburg
Moran
Paola
Sabetha
Sedan
Franklin R. Theis
Shawnee County
Paul Worth
Wichita
Worth
Legislative Post
Ottawa area school board candidates file applications
The filing continues with candidates Heiniger Derousseau Beets and Maxwell outlining deep ties to Ottawa schools. Heiniger, a mother of four and preschool director, seeks board influence while coordinating budgets and programs. Derousseau, PTA leader and hospital auxiliary official, emphasizes shared time and experience. Beets, youngest filer, promotes parental involvement. Maxwell, OU administrator and father of four, highlights education leadership and long service.
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Ing
Ottawa Middle School
Gamblian
Heiniger
Jenny
Ottawa High School
Heidi
OMS
Stephanie
Peter
Garfield
Franklin County
First United Methodist Church
OHS
Beta Sigma Phi
Kansas State University Alumni Association
Farm Bureau Safety Committee
Garnett High School
Ottawa University
Sabetha
PTA
Colorado
Radio Shack
Hiawatha
Leroy
Joyce Wasmund
Princeton
Joyce
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Adrian
Ottawa
Pittsburg State University
Derousseau
U.S.C
Beets
Killough Inc
David
Kansas City Power & Light
Ashley
Jared
Kelli
OHL
Garfield Pta
Ottawa Pta Council
Ottawa Babe Ruth League
Richard
Department
Maxwell
Elizabeth
Ann
Jason
Erin
Andrew
University of Cincinnati
Downtown Ottawa marks end of city manager tenure
City official reflects on a year spent guiding Ottawa through downtown revitalization and a COF Training Services relocation. She praises team effort and block grant funding, notes ongoing challenges, and expresses affection for the community and downtown.
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Ottawa
Cannon
Dresher
Dave Watkins
City Commission Filings Highlight Industry Competition
Ottawa candidates stress easing zoning and planning hurdles to attract and retain industry. Keim cites Paola’s gains and urges committee reform, while Fogle calls for competitive policies and efficient use of funds. Other contenders note business experience and local governance as assets for the commission.
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Keim
Richmond
Paola
City Commission
Ottawa
Planning Commission
City Inspection Department
Fogle
Franklin County Commission
Heathman
Egidy
Ottawa Planning Commission
Highway Service
23Rd Street
Us-59
Grace Episcopal Church
Ottawa Recreation Commission
United Way
Calliham
Denniston
Commission
Dale
N. Main
Sand Creek Salvage & Tire Service
Fogle Quarry Co
Harrison Township
Wolf Creek Plant Simulated Emergency Drill Casts Fault
A daylong exercise at the Wolf Creek nuclear plant in eastern Kansas began before 6 a.m. Technicians simulated an electrical fault that disabled one of two switch gears powering the plant emergency system. With the second system unavailable, the plant shut down during the drill and officials notified emergency preparedness coordinators.
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Burlington
Kan
Wolf Creek
Kansas
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Washington State University
National Computer Users Group
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