Drug war grief and Ottawa grant aid in Kansas City tragedy
A Kansas City area drive by shooting that killed 10 year old Nakisha Rivers is linked to drug house activity nearby. Ottawa will receive 51813 in grant funds to support the Franklin County Drug Enforcement Unit and help counties across Kansas confront drugs and alcohol.
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Ottawa
Kansas City
Nakisha Nicole Rivers
Kansas
City
Wichita
Salina
Parsons
Cne
Nakisha
Franklin County
Anderson
Miami
Nakishas
Jay
Bemis
Guest Opinion from The Herald Editorial Page
A guest editorial presents a perspective on current issues offered to readers. It reflects a viewpoint from a contributing writer and not necessarily the newspaper’s official stance.
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Herald
Unclear Fortune 500 Boss Sees Car Delayed at Restaurant
A fragmented report describes a Fortune 500 airline chief awaiting his car at a restaurant as four communications firms were involved in a deal. A friend watches in astonishment at the scene noting the executive’s brief, uncertain moments amid executives’ arrivals.
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Ningapore Airlin
America
Farest Communications
Kansas GOP letter urges health bill passage in Congress
Eugene H Marks of Idaho Road writes that Kansas is a Republican state but his father was a Democrat. He warns Dole and Kassebaum must help pass the president's health bill or face more elections in the future.
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U.S. Congress
Dole
Kassebaum
Kansas
Congress
Eugene H. Marks
Idaho Road
It's Your Quarter Comments on Feedlots and Clinton
A reader responds to Ottawa Herald pieces about feedlots and the Clinton presidency. The letter argues against livestock bans and cites personal experience with odor and meat pricing. It urges readers to contact humane society helplines and join the community dialogue, providing specific call times and numbers.
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Clinton
Ottawa Herald
Humane Society At
Ottawa
Topeka
Trademarks Listed: Little League to Dictaphone
A World Features Syndicate listing names registered as trademarks includes Little League Mace College Board SAT Teletype Dictaphone and Couch Potato. The brief compilation identifies well known brand terms across sports education technology and media domains.
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Little League
College Board
World Features Syndicate
Vacationing in Kansas A Budget Daytrip Plan
The Herald editor reflects on affordable Kansas travel, noting tourism growth across small towns. He recounts a 1,200 mile, two week journey without leaving Kansas, praising Elk Falls, Abilene, and scenic routes, plus lush rainfall, rivers, and canopied forests. He suggests readers plan day trips using state guides and guest registers.
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Jim Hitch
Herald
Kansas
Kansas Department of Commerce
Elk Falls
Elk County
Abilene
Kansas Ozarks
Trading Post Museum
la Cygne
Ozankie
St. Marys
Alma
Allen
Admire
Miller
Pleasanton
Prescott
Howard
Severy
Fall River
Benedict
Roper
Buffalo
Kansas Travel and Attractions Guide
Commerce Department
Travel and Tourism Division
The NBA Rigging Debate and A Call for Honest Whistles
A non expert reader argues pro basketball’s soaring popularity masks a public belief the games are rigged. He cites refereeing bias, playoff manipulation fears, and compares to baseball and football reactions. He urges NBA leaders to prioritize fair play over star branding.
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Big Network
Chicago
NBA
Miss Sniffstone
Michael‘ Jordan
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