KU Tickets Bribe Probe Targets Lawrence Police
Two Lawrence police officers are suspended amid allegations they dismissed speeding tickets in return for KU basketball game seats. FBI findings tie the scandal to a broader ticket theft ring that maligned public trust, with more than 17 000 Jayhawk and 2 000 football tickets stolen and about 3 million dollars in proceeds.
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Editorials from guest editors on reader variety
Guest editorials offer readers a range of opinions while stating views do not represent The Herald or its editor. These pieces present diverse perspectives on current affairs, inviting discussion and reflection within the community newspaper format.
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Reader Forum letters seeking signed submissions to Ottawa Herald
Readers are invited to send signed letters to The Ottawa Herald with full address and phone number. Submissions must be under 400 words and may be edited for space grammar and clarity. Letters should be sent to 104 S. Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or via letters ottawaherald.com.
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No Law Restricting Religion or Press in U S Constitution
The text asserts that Congress cannot establish a religion or prohibit free exercise, nor abridge the freedoms of speech and press. It protects the right to assemble peacefully and to petition the Government for grievances.
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Happy hour bills fuel Kansas Legislature chatter
Kansas lawmakers chew on tough issues like schools, tax cuts, pensions, and voter registration while a possible happy hour measure gains attention. The Senate moves to allow liquor store samples and governors quieter on the issue, with potential cross-state appeal and budget implications.
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Top politicos strip state parks from budgets nationwide
Across the country governors and legislators are cutting funds and access to state parks. More than 6,600 parks serve about 700 million visitors yearly with vistas, wildlife, historic sites, campgrounds, and lodges. The piece condemns officials who view parks as budget numbers or nanny state overreach.
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State parks closures spark across states and privatization push
Idaho seeks to dismantle its parks department while California closed a quarter of parks last year. Arizona Florida plan privatization, Washington cut park funding, and Ohio approves oil drilling to back public funds. Proponent Jim Hightower frames moves as theft by insiders.
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