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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 2012
Page
6
A Page 4 feature captures residents recalling rail life and how trains shaped daily routines, communities, and local memories through memories of stations, schedules, and countryside journeys.
A driver was injured in a single vehicle crash northwest of the city. Details appear on Page 7.
The Kansas House passed a bill to allow concealed-carry permit holders into public and municipal buildings with firearms. Supporters say it could increase safety, while opponents fear risks. Tim Van Leiden of Ottawa supported the measure amid ongoing debate over gun access and venue safety. The bill blocks state and city agencies from barring carriers, pending further discussion on Page 2 LEGISLATION.
Kansans joined Severe Weather Awareness Week with a mock tornado drill to test warnings and response systems. Mary Knapp of Kansas State University urged residents to review safety plans for rapid spring weather changes and other hazardous conditions.
An EF-0 tornado tore through the Florida Terrace near the Franklin Douglas county line Feb 28 29, shredding a twisted sheet metal roof and scattering debris across a field. The NWS warns lightning and flooding pose ongoing dangers and urges shelter in a fully enclosed vehicle or indoors. FEMA advises an emergency kit and family communication plan for severe weather preparedness.
Tammy Lynn Payne, 40, was sentenced to 12 months in jail for two counts of child endangerment and one count of driving under the influence after pleading no contest. The March 12, 2011, incident in Franklin County involved Payne's vehicle rolling over her son Bowles-Gregg, who died from injuries in the driveway. Her sentence totals 36 months with 12 months in jail and 24 months supervised probation.
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