Kansan dies from brain eating amoeba in Winfield
A Sedgwick County resident died after likely contracting Naegleria fowleri in a Winfield city lake. Health officials urged avoidance of warm still water and sediment disturbance. CDC testing confirmed the amoeba. more details await coroner results in coming weeks.
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Kansas Governor Reflects on 9/11 Ten Years On
Gov. Sam Brownback recalled the 9/11 attacks from his Washington Senate office and said the nation is safer but not out of danger. He marked a decade in office by noting 66 Kansans killed in Afghanistan and Iraq since 2001, including 10 Kansas National Guard members, and urged a 9:03 a.m. moment of silence.
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Teacher's Free Speech Lesson Draws Apology at Circle High
Circle High School in Towanda Kansas faced backlash after teacher Jennifer McKinsey stepped on an American flag during a lesson on free speech. Principal Todd Dreifert confirmed the apology and noted the approach will not be used again, while parent Cherie Davis said she sought understanding, not discipline, of the teacher.
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Weekend Weather Slated After Saturday Storms In Franklin County
Surreal storm move in from the east late Saturday afternoon bright sunlight touched downtown Ottawa area buildings including the Chamber of Commerce at 109 E Second St. A storm system crossed Franklin County Friday bringing scattered showers. See Page 7 for forecast.
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