KU Medical Center seeks exemption to hide contracts
State Senator Bob Wunsch told the Senate Judiciary Committee the KU Medical Center should have privacy for its contracts with health maintenance organizations and marketing documents. He urged keeping the amendment from public discussion to prevent private firms from learning they can access the records before approval.
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Topeka
Kan
Senate Judiciary Committee
University of Kansas Medical Center
KU Medical Center
Kansas City
Bob Wunsch
Wunsch
Lenexa Woman Bound Over For Trial In Decapitation Death
Lenexa woman Phung Kim Dang pleaded innocent to first degree felony murder in the decapitation death of her 6 year old son. A Johnson County judge ruled enough evidence exists for trial. no date set. Dang, six months pregnant at the time, is held without bond as custody of the child remains with her husband Hoang Thinh Bui who has filed for divorce.
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Clathe
Kan
Phung Kim Dang
Johnson County
Teri Issa
Paul Morrison
Steve Tatum
Dang
Issa
Lamed
Hoang Thinh Bui
Beer keg rules sought in Kansas lawmakers consider tags and logs
TOPEKA AP A Kansas bill would require retailers to tag beer kegs and record buyers to identify adults who supply beer to teens. Proponents say cans would curb teen drinking and related crashes, while opponents warn of overreach and added burden on sellers.
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Topeka
Kan
House
Federal and State Committee
Rebecca Rice
Retail Liquor Dealers Association
Gangster Disciples members convicted in federal drug conspiracy case
Eight street gang members and associates were convicted today in Chicago on federal drug conspiracy charges after an investigation using wiretaps and turncoats. Six high ranking members, a gang “tax collector” and a former police officer were found guilty. The four top leaders also faced criminal enterprise convictions.
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Chicago
Gangster Disciples
Dole Seen Inevitable GOP Nominee Amid Rival Exits
The piece notes Pat Buchanan calling Dole inevitable as the Republican presidential nominee while Steve Forbes gains momentum with a potential Kemp endorsement. Lamar Alexander and Dick Lugar prepared to quit, and George W. Bush endorses Dole as Newt Gingrich signals the race is over.
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Pat Buchanan
Bob Dole
Steve Forbes
New York State
Forbes
Kemp
Dole
Tennessee
Lamar Alexander
Indiana
Dick Lugar
Texas
George W. Bush
Bush
House
Newt Gingrich
Ottawa group hires full time family physician
Ottawa Family Physicians announces the addition of Ernest Ojeleye to its staff. Born in Nigeria and a graduate of University of Ilorin medical school he will join Aug 1 after a KU Medical Center internship and three year residency. His specialty is family practice treating patients of all ages and delivering babies.
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Ottawa Family Physicians
Ernest Ojeleye
Ottawa
Ojeleye
Bor
Nigeria
University of Ilorin Medical School
University of Kansas Medical Center
Ku’s Medical School
Group home plan sparks Baldwin fears at library meeting
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center officials spoke to about 100 Baldwin residents at the Baldwin Library to explain a planned six unit group home for the mentally ill at Fourth and Elm. Despite assurances, most residents opposed the project while officials said HUD funding and a planning-variance request drive the site and a second public meeting is planned before the March 26 planning commission review.
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Aldwin
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center
Lawrence
Baldwin
Baldwin Library
Fourth
Elm
Bert Nash
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
City Planning Commission
Dorsey Brothers split duties chase two basketball titles
Wellsville couple Jim and Dixie Dorsey juggle sons Brent and Bryan as each pursues a national and a state crown. Brent stars at Baker University while Bryan leads Wellsville Eagles toward the Class 3A title. They plan to attend both events despite travel distance.
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Jim
Dixie Dorsey
Wellsville
Brent Dorsey
Baker University
Bryan Dorsey
Wellsville Eagles
Local bookkeeper exposes card fraud and pranks
A Crooks Floor Covering bookkeeper received a chain letter claiming 7 year old Craig Sheford has a brain tumor and seeks a world record for business cards with a Make-A-Wish tie. The letter asks for cards to an Atlanta address, duping many and harming a charity’s reputation.
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N. Main
Craig Sheford
Make
Atlanta, Ga
Random Acts BE Kindness Wayne Leach Honored by Neighbor
After my heart attack last April, Wayne Leach mowed my lawn all summer. Nominated by Ed McKinnis, the act of kindness is documented with a public notice inviting reports via forms at multiple Ottawa area locations and local businesses.
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Wayne Leach
Ed McKinnis
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Brown's Shoe Fit
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