Unattended candle starts Ottawa home fire at Cypress Street
Priscilla Carter, 33, left a scented oil candle burning in her kitchen at 726 S Cypress St. Ottawa Fire Department responded after she returned to flames. Assistant Fire Chief Richard Oglesby said the candle caused the blaze, which required attic insulation removal due to heat buildup. No injuries reported. Carter has fire insurance on the house.
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Ottawa Fire Department
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Ottawa officials boost security in schools
Ottawa schools strengthen safety with photo IDs for staff, keyless entries at Lincoln and Garfield, and cameras. Superintendent Dean Katt emphasizes safety as the top priority while districts study improving lighting and expanding surveillance across campuses.
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Dean Katt
Paul Persinger
Persinger
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Garfield
Lincoln
Brownback pushes biodefense site for Kansas bid
U.S. Senator Sam Brownback said on a teleconference he backs landing the $451 million National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility for Kansas while also seeking funding for other state projects. The proposed lab would replace Plum Island’s Animal Disease Center as Homeland Security evaluates 18 sites in 12 states including Manhattan and Leavenworth. The site would be 30 acres with utilities and infrastructure provided, plus a workforce of researchers and technicians.
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Sam Brownback
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Kansas
Brownback
Plum Island
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Manhattan
Leavenworth
Homeland Security
Pat Roberts
Straw poll shows Brownback weak early in presidential race
In an early presidential straw poll Brownback trails others, while Kansas legislators urge strong backing for a new center. The project promises about 1,500 jobs and Brownback pledges to coordinate with state officials to secure the site. Homeland Security decision in FY2008, starting Oct 1, will determine the location.
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Brownback
Homeland Security
HIV Positive Advocate Speaks to Ottawa University
The Rev Rae Lewis-Thornton shared her life story with Ottawa University students and staff at the University Chapel. She disclosed becoming HIV positive at 23 after blood donation and progressing to full blown AIDS eight years later.
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Rae Lewis-Thornton
Ottawa University
University Chapel
Lewis-Thornton
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