Environmental Impact Study to review U S 59 route Ottawa to Lawrence
Kansas Department of Transportation will conduct a Draft Environmental Impact Study with Federal Highway Administration oversight to evaluate the preferred route about one mile east of the current highway and an alternate closer to it. The process includes public comments, historical and environmental considerations, and a lengthy review before any construction begins.
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Kansas Senate backs telemarketer curb bill amid calls
A Kansas Senate bill to curb nuisance calls cleared the chamber 40 to zip. If approved by the House and signed by the governor, telemarketers would must state the reason for the call within five seconds and reveal who is calling at the outset, reducing disguised pitches.
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Garden City Telegram
Vermont civil unions debate seen as national model
The Vermont House passed a civil unions bill amid a broad discussion of equal rights for gays and lesbians. Lawmakers cited personal testimony from Rep Mary Mazzariello and opponents warned of change, while advocates argued the measure fixes basic civil rights for same sex couples without granting special treatment.
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Reader Forum submissions guidelines from The Ottawa Herald
Guest editorials offer reader opinions not necessarily those of the paper. Readers may submit hand-signed letters with address and telephone number. Send submissions to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 104 S Cedar Ottawa KS 66067.
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Weekend walk race with dog turns into aging reminder
A dog chase through Brown castle front yard ends with the owner admitting age and stamina decline. The visit by a neighbor pup triggers a sprint, backfire, and a humorous reflection on aging, footwear bets, and retirement notices in Ottawa.
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Dynamite in America A satirical take on gun control style debates
An imagined sequence imagines legal dynamite leading to chaos from explosions in schools factories and cities. NDA leaders argue for rights and speech while Congress weighs limits, highlighting absurdities and shifting figures in a provocative satire.
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