Five-Vehicle Crash Injures Three Near Buildex Road
Three people were treated and released from Ransom Memorial Hospital after a five vehicle wreck on US-59 near Buildex Road. Mari lyn McKibbin slowed to turn, triggering a rear impact by Markay McMahon and a chain reaction involving Paula Flaherty and others. Damages exceeded $500.
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Ransom Memorial Hospital
Us-59
Buildex Road
Here
Ronnie G. Flaherty
Derry C. Flaherty
Flaherty
Richmond
Wheeler
Guy M. Schasteen
Belton
Weather Tonight and Extended Forecast Summary
Mostly cloudy tonight with a 60 percent chance of rain and lows in the low 50s. Kansas forecast from Wednesday to Friday calls for a chance of thunderstorms midweek, then dry on Friday. Warm Wednesday with a cool down Thursday and Friday. highs in the 80s Wednesday, upper 60s to mid 70s Thursday and Friday. Lows around 55 to 65 Wednesday, then near 50s Thursday and Friday.
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Kansas
Hayden signs animal protection bill amid protests in Kansas
Governor Mike Hayden signed the Farm Animal and Research Facility Protection Act to curb activist entry and property damage at farms and research sites. Humane Society officials warn the measure will hinder documenting abuses, while Hayden argues increased penalties deter disruption and do not conflict with local authorities.
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Topeka
Kan
Humane Society
Kansas
Mike Hayden
Hayden
Farm
Wendell Maddox
The
Humane Society of the United States
Braden names ex speakers as honorary campaign chairs
Braden announced five former Kansas House speakers as honorary chairs for his bid in the August 7 GOP primary for insurance commissioner. Names include Clyde Hill, John Conard, Calvin Strowig, Pete McGill, and Wendell Lady. Conard and McGill attended the news conference as Hayden, the governor and Braden’s immediate predecessor, could not endorse in a primary. Filing deadline is noon June 11.
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Topeka
Kan
Jim Braden
Kansas House of Representatives
Clyde Hill
Yates Center
John Conard
Lecompton
Calvin Strowig
Abilené
Pete McGill
Wendell Lady
Overland Park
Conard
McGill
Braden
Mike Hayden
House
Hayden
Ron Todd
Paul Feleciano
Wichita
Measles deaths in Kansas hit in outbreak
A 13 year old boy from Maple Hill died in Topeka after contracting measles and pneumonia during a statewide outbreak. The death marks the first in Kansas this outbreak. Officials report 291 measles cases statewide and plan to isolate cases at St Marys Academy while avoiding a schoolwide quarantine.
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Topeka
Kan
Joseph Averkamp
Maple Hill
St. Marys Academy
Stormont Vail Regional Medical Center
Kansas
Greg Crawford
State Department of Health and Environment
St. Marys
Rita McLean
Pottawatomie County
Blaze closes Price Chopper after transformer fire
A transformer malfunction caused smoke and power loss at Waymire's Price Chopper on south US-59. Ottawa responders controlled the blaze with three fire trucks and a cherry-picker. Co-owner Charlie Waymire said smoke gathered near the ceiling and electric service to refrigerated foods may delay reopening beyond today.
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Diane Yeamans
Herald
Waymire
South Us-59
Charlie Waymire
The
Ottawa Department of
Public Safety
Ottawa Utilities Department
German Elections Could Be Held In December Kohl Signals Likely Vote
Chancellor Helmut Kohl indicated that elections for a united German government could be held as soon as December. His party lost control of the upper house in state elections, complicating unification pace and boosting opposition Social Democrats. Kohl planned talks with East German leaders amid discussions of all German elections this year.
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Bonn
West Germany
Helmut Kohl
Kohl
East Germany
Lothar de Maiziere
Christian
North Rhine- Westphalia
Lower Saxony
Social Democratic Party
Bundesrat
Bundestag
Social Democrats
Weekend Lotto America grows to 4 million prize
Des Moines reports no winner on the Lotto America draw guiding the prize to an estimated 4 million for Wednesday. 58 plays matched five of six for 976, while 3,431 players earned 39 with four correct. Winning numbers were 1 10 15 28 33 40. Kansas Cash Lotto drew 11 13 22 28 29 32 for an estimated 135000 jackpot.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Stock rally extends into Monday trading on Wall Street
New York stock prices advanced further as the market extended last week's rally. The Dow Jones industrial average rose to 2,824.31 by noon, up 22.73, challenging the Dow's record closing high of 2,810.15 set on January 2.
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New York
Wall Street
Dow
Ottawa Herald Publication and Subscription Rates Listing
The Ottawa Herald lists staff roles including editor Jim Hitch and managing editor Terry Ostmeyer. It provides detailed subscription rates effective April 1, 1990 for Ottawa, rural towns, motor route, Franklin County, adjacent counties, and out of state, with monthly, quarterly, semi annual, and annual options.
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Ottawa
Kansas
Jim BR. Hitch
Terry Ostmeyer
Way
Franklin County
State of Kansas
Community Notices and Local Ads Brief
Ad briefs list Best Prime Rib hours at Country Kitchen with new Sunday hours. Phone Friend offers child calling service from 3 to 6 pm. Franklin County Fairgrounds ground conditions delay Raunch Rodeo until further notice. Farmer's Market opens Saturdays 7:30 am starting May 12 at Alcosparking lot with Wednesday 4 pm sessions. Rhonda Ferguson begins work at Hair Designers May 16. Watch KTWU 11 on May 15 for 18 karat amethyst and diamond auction benefiting public TV.
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Franklin County
Sutton
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