Ottawa misses targeted turnout for proposed telecom center
Five cities considered for a Prairie Village based firm planned a 200 worker call center in Ottawa. Only about 145 people attended two meetings at the Franklin County Annex, far short of the 500 hoped for. The firm may relocate and continues talks with other cities, aiming to open later this year.
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Franklin County Annex
Reed Garrett
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Nextell
Sears
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Emporia
Manhattan
Junction City
Canada
Garrett
Ottawaherald
Planners back down zoning in Country Club Heights
The Ottawa Planning Commission voted 4-0 to rezone the Country Club Heights neighborhood from R-2 to R-1, aligning with single family housing. Opposing letters came from duplex developers. the change will go to the City Commission for final action alongside a separate Arrowhead subdivision rezoning.
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Country Club Heights
Ottawa Country Club
Fairway Vista
Wilson and
Davis
Planning Commission
John Merrell
City Planning and Zoning
Merrell
Rod Harris
Ottawa City Commission
Arrowhead
Memorial service postponed after bomb threat at city hall
A memorial prayer service for Tuesday's terrorist attack victims was postponed at Kansas City Hall after a bomb threat. Police evacuated the building and a small service occurred on the steps. Mayor Kay Barnes, Police Chief Rick Easley and Fire Chief Smoky Dyer agreed the postponement at about 11:30 a.m. for safety reasons.
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Kansas City, Mo
Kansas City Hall
City Hall
Rick McLaughlin
Kay Barnes
Rick Easley
Smoky Dyer
McLaughlin
Mental Health Center advises coping with tragedy
Franklin County Mental Health representatives urge staying close to family and relying on spirituality as ways to cope. Dana Paquette notes children can write letters or donate allowances. adults may donate money or blood to gain control and contribute positively. Parents should tailor explanations to a child’s development and remain honest but concise.
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Darrin Peschka
Franklin County
Dana Paquette
Paquette
Airport safety plans approved in Wichita and Garden City
Federal clearance allows stricter safety plans at Wichita Mid-Continent and Garden City regional airports. Passengers remained stranded as FAA inspections hover. American West urged early arrivals for a 9 am flight, but Phoenix destination airport had not cleared. City spokeswomen praised patience amid a long ordeal. About 1,500 travelers were stranded after Tuesday attacks diverted 20 passenger and seven cargo flights to Wichita, with three more airliners and 180 passengers diverted to Garden City. Garden City Regional limited to carrier, taxi, and emergency flights with ATC release.
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Garden City
American West
Mike Taylor
Wichita City
Phoenix
FAA
Wichita Spokes
LaTricia Harper
World Trade Center
Pentagon
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