Editorial K-68 construction urging proactive planning
The piece argues for a corridor study of K-68 from the four-lane to a potential Super Two, citing Wichita Kellogg delays and costs. It notes past costs, traffic bottlenecks, and planned infrastructure near Pomona and West Franklin High School. Local officials consider shared funding for a $200,000 study to guide sequencing and minimize future disruption.
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U.S. 54
Wichita
Ottawa
Harrisonville
Franklin County
Kellogg
Rock Road
Ottawa Herald
Davis Road
KDOT
West Franklin High School
Pomona
Kansas Department of Transportation
Miami County
Paola
Louisburg
Smoke or freedom in Kansas public spaces
Ottawa Herald pagination editor Tommy Felts argues for local choice over statewide bans, noting Lawrence and other Kansas cities restrict smoking while businesses, smokers, and non-smokers weigh freedom and market self-determination. He dismisses forced bans and urges respecting business owners decisions.
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Kansas
Lawrence
Kansas City
Olathe
Garden City
Abilene
Dodge City
Dodge City Globe
Ken Strobel
David Wysong
R-Mission
Topeka Capital Journal
Senate
Derek Schmidt
R-Independence
Tommy Felts
The
Ottawa Herald
Tfelts
Ottawaherald
Lessons from floods and water storage priorities
The text argues for top watershed water management, proposing early and extensive damming and soil storage to prevent floods. It cites the 1951 flood and 1993 flood as missed opportunities and urges state ownership and top-to-bottom watershed plans, prioritizing water over education. It critiques lax laws around fireworks and highlights how parental behavior can teach risky lessons.
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Ple
George Docking
Water Board
False cartoon depiction prompts stem cell debate
A reader cites a Monday Herald cartoon by Monte Wolverton accusing it of promoting embryonic stem cell misinformation. The letter argues Bush's stance rests on morality, claims no proven embryonic benefits, and urges focusing on adult stem cell research while demanding truthful political cartoons.
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Monte Wolverton
the Herald
Bush
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