Deer collision risk rises as deer move on Kansas roads
State officials warn motorists to stay vigilant this fall as deer activity increases on highways. A State Farm study shows deer-vehicle claims rising despite a 3.5 percent drop in deer numbers nationally. average property damage reaches about 3414 dollars. Officials urge seat belts, proper speeds, night glare checks, and avoiding deer whistles while detailing steps after a collision.
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Kansas Insurance Commissioner
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Pennsylvania
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Ottawa High sees seat belt use rise in SAFE drive
Ottawa High School reports 85 percent fall seat belt use among drivers and passengers, up from prior years. Police Chief Dennis Butler notes the SAFE campaign, run with the school SAFE committee, aims to reach 100 percent with ongoing assemblies and monthly drawings.
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Butler
Ottawa
Vey Butler
S. Ash St
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Daily Report Hospital Notes and Local Warrants Summary
Friday admissions Ferna Louden of Princeton, and Sunday admissions Miles Floyd of Ottawa Samantha Leeman of Baldwin City Emma Stottlemire of Ottawa. Dismissals Sunday Sheri Geschke Ottawa. Arrests Franklin County Jail Perry Short 53 Ottawa two civil warrants West Second Street. Jeremy Waters 34 Paola Franklin County warrant. Police Friday Andy Eneichen 31 Ottawa City warrant Second Street. Saturday Cole Farrar 24 Pomona Franklin County warrant. Sunday Aaron Massengale 21 Ottawa Cody Mason 21 Ottawa suspicion transporting open container. Kianna Green 18 Pomona Steven Lawson 22 Ottawa suspicion DUI open container. Perry Short 53 Ottawa two Franklin County warrants one City of Ottawa warrant. Accident 7:29 p.m. Sunday Monica McDougal 19 Osawatomie driving a 2001 Ford Escape struck a deer on Rock Creek Road.
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Princeton
Miles Floyd
Ottawa
Samantha Leeman
Baldwin City
Emma Stottlemire
Sheri Geschke
Sheriff's Department
Franklin County
S. Main St
Perry Short
Jeremy Waters
Paola
Police Department
West Second Street
Andy Eneichen
City of Ottawa
North Locust Street
Aaron Massengale
Cody Mason
South Willow Street
Kianna Green
Pomona
Steven Lawson
South Cherry Street
Rock Creek Road
Monica McDougal
Osawatomie
Ottawa Police Reports Of Stolen Fuel And Vehicle Theft
A 50-year-old Ottawa woman reported fuel stolen at Short Stop on 1621 S Main. A 58-year-old Ottawa man said a 16-year-old Ottawa boy stole money from him in the 100 block of South Main. An unknown suspect allegedly stole narcotics from a 67-year-old Ottawa man’s home. A 31-year-old Ottawa man reported his vehicle stolen in the 800 block of South Poplar Street early Monday.
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South Main Street
South Poplar Street
Wellsville and Ottawa Fire Notes Spill Into Weekend Report
Police logs note suspicious activity on Main Street and civil matters on Main Street while Prairie and Meadowbrook see public assists in Wellsville. Ottawa firefighters aid Lincoln Ottawa Harrison crew on a silo blaze then quell storm drain trash fire with no damage. Weekend calls include motor vehicle crash on Locust Street and odor in a Cedar Street home. 14 medical calls reported Friday to Sunday. Franklin County fire crews respond to a structure fire on U S 59 and one medical call Friday.
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Ottawa
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West Seventh
South Ash
N. Locust St
S. Cedar St
Fire Department
Franklin County Fire Departments
U.S
Ohio
Ottawa man runs 50 miles for Communities in Schools
David Cox plans a nonstop Ottawa to Garnett and back Prairie Spirit 50 mile race on Saturday to raise funds for Communities in Schools. He aims to finish in five to six hours with support from his wife and a fuel plan of pasta Gatorade and Gu. Donations are collected before the race at Celebration Hall and through Front Row Sports with United Way of Franklin County coordinating the fundraiser.
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Garnett
David Cox
Cox
Pittsburg State
Topeka
Lawrence
Franklin County Fairgrounds
17Th
Elms Streets
Becky Nevergold
Communi
Nevergold
United Way
Meg Pearson
United Way of
Franklin County
Pearson
Front Row Sports
S. Main St
Burglary Reported on Shawnee Road in Franklin County
Franklin County Sheriff's Office investigates a burglary in the 4300 block of Shawnee Road between 5 p.m. Oct 3 and 7 a.m. Oct 4. Stolen items include three ceiling fans, two light fixtures, two fan vents, two lanterns, a Stihl chain saw, faucets, flooring, tools, and a JW black trailer. Call 1-888-311-TIPS or submit tips online for up to $1,000 reward. tips can be anonymous.
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Shawnee Road
Franklin County
Franklin
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