Agriculture panel clears Glickman nomination for secretary
The Agriculture Committee unanimously endorsed Dan Glickman for agriculture secretary during a Senate roll call vote. Final Senate confirmation is anticipated shortly. Glickman, eight term Kansas congressman from Wichita, would replace Mike Espy who resigned after favors from companies doing business with the department were disclosed.
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Wichita, Kan
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Parental Bill in Kansas House Faces Final Vote
In Topeka the Kansas House debated a proposed constitutional amendment allowing parents to raise and educate their children with minimal state interference. The measure needed 84 votes for adoption but secured 80, amid factional splits between conservatives seeking stronger language and moderates seeking broader protections for both children and parental rights. In Lin dsborg he composting session drew 213 officials, exploring municipal programs and how citizens can start local composting, highlighting education and reuse of organics.
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Marysville Couple Wins Cash Lotto Jackpot in Kansas
Ralph and Diana Plegge of Marysville were announced as winners of the $208,083 Cash Lotto prize by the Kansas Lottery. After taxes, they receive $138,168 and plan home remodels including cabinets, linoleum, siding, and furniture. The ticket was bought at a Marysville cafe owned by their daughter and son-in-law.
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Doug Parks
WalMart plans Ottawa distribution center hires
Wal-Mart brass setup a temporary Ottawa office as a distribution center draws near. Applications for hundreds of jobs should be available around April 10 with about 500 warehousing associates and 130 to 160 dispatch workers expected. Gillihan notes multiple interviews and a June 5 center office opening.
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Wal-Mart digs in Ottawa as center readies in June
Malcolm Gillihan, native of Arkansas and Wal-Mart distribution center general manager, anchors warehousing operations from a temporary Ottawa office at 128 S. Main as the center nears completion in June. Jack Vawter leads dispatch. interim staff include Craig Ridgway Steve Harris Betty Rollins and Keith Chaupa as other managers relocate.
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Ottawa
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Steve Harris
Betty Rollins
Keith Chaupa
Senate rejects concealed carry amendment in Kan
In OPERA Kansas, the Senate voted 25 to 15 against a bid to fold concealed carry provisions from a House bill into a minor Senate bill. The move, opposed by Sen. Doug Walker and Sen. Mike Harris, ends hopes the Legislature would approve concealed weapons. Debates also focused on school quality and accreditation as lawmakers rush to clear non-budget bills.
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RMH reports February profit amid strong finances
Ransom Memorial Hospital shows February operating revenue of 961 714 with expenses of 910 454 and a 51 259 profit. Net income for the month totals 160 591 after 108 306 from sales tax and 1 026 from interest and other revenue. Trustees authorize a consultant to study moving physician Takeshi Seto to hospital employment and vote to hire Bob Green as board lawyer.
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Friends of Prairie Spirit Rail-Trail Convene Strategy Meeting
Franklin County Friends of the Prairie Spirit Rail-Trail held an organizational meeting led by KDWP planning assistant Mike Engeman. They discussed fundraising, project promotion, and planning, with questions on state funding and a Franklin County hearing at the county annex next Thursday. Ruth Carey urged broad turnout to push support.
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