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There always seems to be a lot of critics on social media that voice their concerns about city officials and how city government spends, or doesn’t spend, taxpayer money. Want to do…

April 12, 2025 The 2025 session has ended.  There were several veto overrides, and more legislation sent to the Governor.  Below are some of the vetoed bills and the results of the…

Thanks to the passing of Senate Bill 199, fireworks can now be sold year-round in Kansas, and retailers are deciding if it’s worth it or not. The law was signed last week,…

One of the last survivors of the Pearl Harbor attack that thrust the United States into World War II has died. Vaughn Drake passed away recently at the age of 106. He…

It’s that time of the year! Warm weather, longer sunshine, camping, fishing, hiking and, of course….ticks! Yuck! K-State Veterinary Entomologist, Cassandra Olds says ticks are vectors of certain diseases and pose health…

It used to be that the Franklin County Detention Center had the highest turnover rate of any other department in the area. However, Community Directions Director, Dustin Browning, says that all changed…

If you have been waiting to see construction of a new bridge on Texas Road, you’ll have to wait a bit longer. Franklin County is set on replacing the bridge, but Public…

When the news of the sale of Proximity Park to Lightfield Energy broke in late December last year, officials from Lightfield said they are eager to get started and planned to start…

A donation by Kalmar Ottawa is a welcome relief for the Ottawa Fire Department. On Friday, April 11th, Kalmar gave the Ottawa Fire Department $3,437. The funding weill go directly to the…

If you live in the city of Wellsville, don’t forget to start cleaning out your closets, garages, back yard, or junk from under the deck today and tomorrow. Starting Wednesday, April 16th,…

As we age, our bodies undergo hormonal changes that can lead to emotional imbalances, contributing to the grumpy reputation some older individuals develop. A new study identifies some of the complaints older…

Elon Musk and DOGE may have hit the city of Garnett to the tune of some $300,000 in overpaid FEMA funds for repairs at the Cedar Valley Reservoir. City commissioners questioned City…

The Miami County Clerk and Election Office has released a schedule for the Louisburg Library Bond special election. The last day to register to vote and participate in the special election is…

The Franklin County Historical Society is constantly busy. This month, there are activities, presentations and exhibits going on every weekend and some week nights . On this weeks Community Perspective, society director…

A Louisburg, Kansas woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Kansas City on tax evasion and wire fraud charges involving IRS deception and fraudulent covid-19 loan applications. Michelle O’Connor…

The future of solar energy in Franklin County is in question after the Franklin County Commission unanimously voted to deny a special use permit for a floating solar array north of Ottawa….

The Ottawa City Commission has opened the Common Consumption Zone in Downtown Ottawa full time. This means that people are allowed to roam the area with alcoholic beverages at any time. Party…

An Osawatomie 2-year-old was taken to the hospital in critical condition after reportedly ingesting methamphetamine. Osawatomie police officers were called to 520 Pacific Avenue just before midnight Tuesday, regarding a 2-year-old girl…

Tragedy in Homewood yesterday, April 9th. Just after 6:00 yesterday morning, Franklin County Sheriff deputies along with personnel from the Franklin County EMS and LOH Fire Department were dispatched to the Homewood…

The City of Ottawa Public Works Department needs a new front loader. The one they have is over 20 years old and has a history of mechanical problems over the past few…