Main Street director eyes local business partnership
Ottawa Main Street Association director Brian Dennis told city commissioners the program is rebuilding after months of outreach with downtown businesses. He noted membership growing from 17 to over 42, seeks student collaboration with Ottawa University, Rotary funding for art and beautification, and new shops like Kevin Bakery expanding downtown. He forecast future occupancy in vacant buildings and a thriving core.
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Trial continues in Franklin County murder case
Witnesses recount a Sunday crash on Shawnee Road where Aaron Kichler died after a maroon truck slowed and turned in front of motorcycles. Adam Kichler describes his brother's screams, the wreck, and the moment he struck Shaw. Prosecutors blame alcohol and recklessness. defense cites speed.
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Brownback and Schmidt vow to oppose federal health care law
In Topeka the Republican candidates pledge to challenge federal health care reforms via litigation. Sen Sam Brownback seeking governor and Derek Schmidt for attorney general say the best path is court rejection, urging Kansas to join 21 other states. Steve Six opposes suit citing costs while other states litigate.
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School bus hits Wichita home injuring children and adult
In Wichita three children and an adult suffered minor injuries when a school bus crashed into a house after a car failed to yield at a stop sign. Police reported the impact pushed the bus into the home's corner, damaging the bathroom. Nine children were aboard the bus.
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Driver dies after shootout with deputy in Kansas
In Wilson County Kansas a driver died after exchanging gunfire with a sheriff's deputy on U S 400 between Neodesha and Fredonia. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation will handle the investigation. the man and officer are unnamed.
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