December 29, 2025

Five people were injured, including three Ottawans, in a head on crash Saturday night, December 27th, about a half mile east of New Century Air Center on Old 56 highway near Clare road. Details of how the crash happened are vague. Kenneth harbison, his wife Amber, and daughter Ainsley, all from Ottawa were injured in the crash and transported to ku medical center fortunately, Kenneth and Ainsley were treated and released yesterday for their injuries. However, Amber suffered more serious injuries. According to a social media post by the Harbison’s, she suffered three broken bones in her foot, multiple fractures in her lower back, three broken ribs and a fractured sternum. Doctors anticipate she will be unable to perform daily activities for at least 2–6 weeks, possibly longer. No information was available on the other two people that were injured in the crash.

If you would like to help the Harbison’s, a “meal train” has been set up for them. They do have two other teenage children in the home. You can donate your time, provide monetary donations, or gift cards for the family. More information can be found on the link on KOFO’s facebook page.