Brownback counters media on KanCare FBI probe
Gov. Sam Brownback rebutted Wichita Eagle coverage of an FBI probe into his former chief of staff Dan Kensinger and two aides. He called the reporting a smear campaign and said he sees no criminal activity, stressing KanCare bids followed rules to obtain lowest, qualified bids and ethical standards.
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Moran calls for Shinseki resignation over VA failures
U S Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas urged Secretary Eric Shinseki to resign on the Senate floor citing veteran stories of neglect. Moran accuses the VA of backlogs in claims, medical malpractice, mismanagement, and unethical environments with average claim wait times about 266 days and some appeals taking over four years.
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Habitat project ramps up this weekend in Ottawa
Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County seeks volunteers this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 711 E. Garfield St. Ottawa to build a handicap ramp and deck for Terrie Burnham. Carpenters with deck experience, general labor, and cleanup volunteers are urged to help. Call (785) 242-2600 or email hfhofc@sbe global.net for details.
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Overbrook trailhead dedication set for weekend
London Nature Trail opens a one mile Overbrook segment with a ribbon ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday on South Maple Street. The 38 mile rail trail from Topeka toward the Clinton Wildlife Area will connect with the 117 mile Flint Hills Nature Trail toward Osawatomie and Herington.
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Ottawa Police and Fire Log Mixed Incidents
Daily report notes a theft in Ottawa and a vehicle theft. arrests include Albert Toumberlin for theft and Mark Romero for suspended license. Also reports a domestic battery, arrestee Juan Velez, and various calls for noise, medical assists, and a cooking fire. Firefighters handled a cooking fire and medical calls in Ottawa area.
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Kansas family moves to Colorado for medical cannabis
Kansas couple Hassler and Hopkins plan to move Brenden, 16 months, to Colorado for cannabidiol CBD therapy after seizures persist despite other medicines. They hope Charlotte's Web can help, but fear residency and access delays. Kansas bans marijuana even for medical use, forcing uprooting though they fear losing ties to Salina family.
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