Ottawa Woman Dies From Gardner Crash Injuries
Rebecca Riemer, 40, died from injuries after a March 13 collision in Gardner. Her Chrysler PT Cruiser, westbound on 167th Street, struck a northbound dump truck on Center Street driven by Brody Roberts, 25. Riemer was hospitalized in a coma at Overland Park Regional Medical Center.
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Apple named to Kansas Corporation Commission nominee to resign Senate seat
Governor Brownback appoints state Senator Pat Apple of Louisburg to the three member Kansas Corporation Commission. Apple will resign his Senate seat after confirmation. The KCC regulates gas electricity phone and transportation services at reasonable rates. Apple, first elected in 2005, has led utilities policy as committee chair and has served in multiple leadership roles. He thanked the governor and expressed intent to continue serving Kansas at the KCC.
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Kindergarten Orientation And Roundup At Wellsville School
Wellsville Elementary invites district children who will be five by Aug 31 to attend kindergarten starting in August. An orientation is set for 6 p m Thursday at 218 Ash St Wellsville with a separate roundup on April 25. Appointments may be scheduled at Thursday's meeting. Call (785) 883-2996 for details.
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Hospital Notes Admissions
Friday admissions include Floyd Ramsey of Ottawa. Dismissals include Melanie Herken of Ottawa.
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Daily Report details arrests and incidents on Walnut Street
Suspicious activity, traffic stops and arrests reported by Sheriff's and Police Departments. Dustin Johnson, 19, of Waverly, faces felony obstruction and warrants after fleeing a traffic stop. Karly Robinson, 27, Ottawa, charged with marijuana possession and a Franklin County warrant. Lucas Weeks, 25, Lawrence, cited for marijuana paraphernalia. Incidents include reckless driving by Michael Bishop, 39, Ottawa, a deer crash injuring no one, and canine bite and stalking incidents involving Ottawa residents. Thefts at Walmart and an automobile collision with inattentive driving cited to Susan Nance.
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Ottawa
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Lucas Weeks
Lawrence
South Cedar Street
Michael Bishop
South Oak Street
Cloud Terrace
Patricia Ashmore
Osawatomie
South Ash Street
Colin Arnold
East Walton Street
South Main Street
Pomona
Walmart
Princeton St
Williamsburg
North
Davis Avenue
Susan Nance
Quenemo
Braden
Wellsville Area Fire and Police Call Log Summary
Friday to Sunday reports show Wellsville Police handling animal and medical calls, assists and civil matters across Edgewood Elm Fourth and Hunt. Franklin County and surrounding departments battled multiple grass fires with mutual aid and several medical calls assisted Friday through Sunday.
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John Brown
Montana
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N. K-68
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U.S. 59
Hamilton Road
S. First St
Williamsburg
Pomona
Vermont
Finney Roads
Osborne Road
Lincon-Ottawa-Harrison
Labette Road
Loh
Utah Road
Wellsville
Centropolis
Labette
Louisiana Terrace
Osborne Lane
Kingman
Nebraska Roads
Stafford Road
Nebraska
Stafford Terrace
Coal Creek Avenue
Oregon Road
California Road
Tennessee
Cloud Roads
Delaware
Fires spread faster on tall prairie grass in Franklin County
Fire official Radcliffe cautions that tall dry prairie grass fuels faster fires this spring in Franklin County. Even controlled burns can get out of hand with changing winds and lingering dry fuels, and rain soon followed by reopening dries. He urges checking fire weather forecasts, coordinating crews, and staying prepared as more grass fires are expected.
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Kansas official backs interstate health care compact aims
Kansas lawmakers discuss joining the Interstate Healthcare Compact as 26 states have introduced bills and seven passed. Finch says the plan could let Kansas shape health policy while preserving Medicare safeguards, though he doubts Congress would approve and notes a six month opt out. He vows to fight any policy threatening seniors' Medicare promises.
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