Police won’t rule out DNA to solve 1996 JonBenet killing
BOULDER, Colo. – Twenty-five years after JonBenet Ramsey was killed, police say DNA hasn’t been ruled out to help solve the case.
December 2021
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Capitol rioters cleared to spend the holidays with families
Some of the people confined to their homes while awaiting trial on charges tied to the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump have been freed to travel for the holidays.
More cruise ships under COVID-19 investigations
Cruise lines will be the first to tell you that COVID-19 isn’t going away, but they have safety protocols in place to weather the storm when cases appear on board. With the rise of the omicron variant throughout the U.S., nearly 1/3 of ships currently sailing from U.S.
Despite death, officials say shot benefits outweigh risks
A 26-year-old New Zealand man has died from myocarditis linked to the Pfizer vaccine, but health officials there said Monday that the benefits of the vaccine continue to “greatly outweigh” the risks.
Sen. Moran visits Ottawa to tour historic building, talk growth
Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) visited downtown Ottawa on Tuesday to tour the historic Halloren Building on Main Street and hear about how it has been renovated and converted into a coffee shop and student apartments for Ottawa University.
OU donates over $5,000 to Franklin Co. charities
Ottawa University presented checks worth a total of over $5,000 to two local charities during its Christmas Party on December 17. Each holiday season, the University makes a donation to two organizations that impact Franklin County residents. This year, a check for $3,861 was presented to United Way of Franklin County and a check for $2,139 was presented to Friends of COF Training Serivces.
‘Taking Down DUI’ campaign aims for traffic safety
The Ottawa Police Department will be taking part in the statewide “Taking Down DUI” traffic enforcement campaign, which runs from December 26 to January 3. According to OPD, New Year’s Eve has the highest rate of accidents caused by drunk or impaired driving of all holidays.
Extend postpartum Medicaid coverage in Kansas
Kansas can improve future health outcomes for families by extending health care for new mothers and infants. Unfortunately, significant racial disparities exist in maternal and child health.
Animal health is key to food security and our planet’s future
With record heat waves, tragic flooding and wildfires in the news, it’s hard not to have weather patterns top of mind. These challenges highlight the need to address the multi-faceted causes of climate change in Kansas.
Many culpable for wasted $1.9 million
Good news: Kansas is projected to have a budget surplus of $2.9 billion. Bad news: Kansas is on the hook to pay nearly $2 million in attorney fees to the American Civil Liberties Union and another firm.