Flooded Idaho Road in Franklin County Closes After Weekend Accidents
Winter floodwaters have damaged Idaho Road between Labette Road and K-68, forcing closures as county crews repair crossings. Three crashes occurred last weekend, including a fatality near the washout, prompting calls for more than barricades from residents.
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Idaho Road
Bette
Jim Haag
Franklin County Public Works
Mandy Jordan
Labette Road
Pomona
County jail budget faces a 35 percent rise
County commissioners heard a study session report showing jail costs rising due to more staff, out-of-county inmate housing, and expanded mental health services. Sheriff requests two more full time officers while cutting a part time post, plus two full time clerical positions and part time deputies.
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Craig Davis
Doug Harris
Harris
Davis
Sheriff's Department
Ottawa woman seeks Hyatt skywalk memorial in Kansas City
Shelly Frank, whose mother died in the Hyatt Regency skywalk collapse during a tea dance, joins Brent Wright and others forming the Skywalk Memorial. They seek a memorial honoring the 114 victims and responders, inviting suggestions for the commemorative piece to be placed on the street near the site.
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Ottawa
Hyatt
Shelly Frank
Karen Jeter
Stepfath
Gary
Hyatt Regency
Kansas City
Franks
Brent Wright
County considers rising fees to cover budget gaps
County commissioners debate increasing various service fees to offset a looming property tax hike. Planning director notes some fees updated in 2003 while septic and lagoon inspections last changed over a decade ago. Centropolis sewer system operations rely on insufficient fee revenue despite ongoing maintenance.
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Centropolis
Larry Walrod
Don Stoulemire
Officials urge budgeting to prevent bigger future costs
City and county administrators pressed commissioners to fund urgent upkeep now to avoid costly repairs later. City Hall repairs reveal termite damage and worn carpeting, with City Clerk Scott Bird noting hazards if ignored. Ottawa School District, leasing the old city building, reports repairs and benefits from being a good renter. County planning highlights aging equipment with no funds to replace a 13 year old vehicle, signaling future budget pressures.
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Lee
City Hall
Scott Bird
Ottawa
Old City
Fourth and
Walnut Streets
Bird
Harris
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