Lawmakers react to Kansas school funding ruling
Kansas lawmakers and superintendents welcomed a court ruling that nudges the funding dispute toward an inflation adjusted plan by June 2019. Leaders including Rep. Kevin Jones and Sen. Caryn Tyson weighed equity and adequacy, urging inflation coverage and ongoing dialogue while praising the court for allowing more time.
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Ottawa water main project to start July 16 in downtown
Ottawa officials announced a July 16 start for a Main Street water line replacement from the Marais des Cygnes River bridge to Fifth Street. Two public meetings are set July 11 and July 13 in City Hall chambers to discuss the plan.
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Counterfeit Bills Supposedly Circulating in Ottawa
Ottawa merchants urged to watch for counterfeit money as police investigate a Taco Bell incident at 2304 S Princeton St where a known subject tried to pay with fake bills. Investigators believe counterfeit notes are being printed or copied and the number in circulation remains unclear. The advisory was circulated by the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce to members.
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Model T group to meet in Burlington July 12
The East Central Kansas Ford Model T Club plans a 6:30 p m meeting July 12 at the Coffey County Library Burlington Branch 410 Juniatta St Burlington near Juniatta and U S 75. Bring a covered dish. Bud Redding at 785 733 2124 for details.
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Rantoul Fireworks Display Ties to Local Festival Debunked
City officials state the City of Rantoul is not connected to a weekend music festival. The public fireworks show will begin at dark Saturday in the city park on Cedar Street between Fourth and Fifth streets. Mayor Ron Parks confirms the display is city events only.
Car Thieves Ring Targeting Missouri Kansas Ottawa Dealers
Missouri and Ottawa law enforcement teams cooperated across state lines to tackle a car theft ring spanning St. Louis St. Joseph and Kansas City dealerships and Ottawa’s outlet. The weekend arrest of 18 year old Travis Dixon in Ottawa marked a breakthrough as detectives traced leads, shared information with KC metro agencies, and pursued others involved for charges.
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