Polluted private wells hit half of Kansas, study warns
State health survey of 1,000 wells across 105 counties finds 45 percent positive for total coliform and 15.3 percent for E coli. The testing covered nitrate atrazine and lead, funded by the CDC, signaling potential health risks from contamination. A separate item from Ottawa County notes a community fundraising effort saved Bethany Free Church, raising 2350 dollars for the church and schoolhouse assets including a cast iron bell, hymnals, pews, and pulpit to preserve historical character.
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Topeka
Kan
State Department of Health and Environment
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Kansas
Minneapolis
Bethany Free Church
Jettie Condray
Ottawa County
Condray
Hispanic and Native acts shape Kansas State Fair finale
The Tex Mex sound of Emilio Navarro y Grupo Rio highlighted a culturally diverse Grandstand lineup at the Kansas State Fair. Organizers say the festival aimed for broader diversity as the fair concluded, with Native American dancers and a Native American Day theme on Thursday and Mexican Independence Day on Friday marking Mexico's break from Spain.
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Hutchinson
Kan
Emilio Navarro
Grupo Rio
Spain
Gov deal with KC strip club owner may stand in probe
In Kansas City a federal corruption inquiry may continue, but the government could end using strip club owner P J McGraw as a witness. U S Attorney Randy Rathbun said juries might doubt McGraw, following the acquittal of Mayor Joe Steineger and aide Peter Adams, a setback to the case that began last year.
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Kansas City
Kan
P.J. McGraw
McGraw
Randy Rathbun
U.S
Kansas
Joe Steineger
Peter Adams
U.S. troops enter Haiti as democracy push begins
President Clinton acknowledged difficulties in Haiti but expressed hope that military leaders will honor the Oct. 15 handover. U.S. forces moved in to secure a peaceful transition, with 15,000 troops planned, amid snipers and guerrilla risk as Lt. Gen. Cedras steps down.
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Ashington
U.S
Haiti
Clinton
White House
Raoul Cedras
Jean
Cedras
Colin Powell
River Run car show shines with nostalgia and community support
The eighth annual River Run at Forest Park drew 350 participants and an estimated 8,000 to 10,000 attendees. Organized by Ottawa’s Over the Road Gang, proceeds funded local projects and scholarships as cars from 1941 to 1966 dazzled visitors. A tribute plaque for Kathryn Ann Carruth-Rinke marked a poignant moment at the event.
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Ricky Nelson
Forest Park
The
Over the Road Gang
Ottawa
Roger Ward
California
Ward
Jim
Joyce Carruth
Lawrence
Kathryn Ann Carruth-Rinke
Jim Carruth
Prairie Fire Cookoff heats up Franklin County fairgrounds
Barbecue aromas filled the Franklin County Fairgrounds as 13 teams from pros to family chefs competed in the Prairie Fire Cookoff benefiting Habitat for Humanity. Judges by Kansas City Barbecue Society scored entries on appearance, tenderness, and taste. organizer Diane Korte called the event extremely successful.
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Franklin County Fairgrounds
Franklin County
Habitat For Humanity
Diane Korte
Kansas City Barbecue Society
Scott Fast
Ottawa
Longtime Ottawa lawyer Robert A. Anderson dies at 74
Robert A. Anderson, a longtime Ottawa attorney known for fairness and courtesy, died at age 74 at Ransom Memorial Hospital after years battling diabetes and Parkinsons disease. He practiced business and probate law with his partners since 1946, valued listening and civility, and served in the Kansas House.
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Ottawa
Robert A. Anderson
Anderson
Richard C
Jack" Byrd
John L. Richeson
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Byrd
Richeson
Kansas House
Waymire's closing after four decades in business
Waymire's Pak N Save, a 40 year old local grocery, will liquidate with Fleming Foods conducting the sale to finish off its remaining inventory. Owner Charlie Waymire cites missed note payments and a lack of moratorium as the reason for closing, with 36 employees losing jobs.
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Charlie Waymire
Mike Fleming
Fleming Foods
Kansas City
Waymire
Princeton Road
Fleming
Ole
Waymire’s
Charles Waymire
Charlie
Larry
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