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Just after 7:00 yesterday morning, July 19th, the Osage County Sheriff’s Department was called to a report of a fuel truck on fire at mile post 120 on 75 highway. Upon arrival…

Dirt is flying as Old 50 Highway undergoes the long- awaited renovation. Franklin County Public Works Director Jeff Welton gave the latest update to the County Commission: Welton says work is in…

Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the 3000 block of Allen Road just after noon on Wednesday, July 17th, on the report of an injury accident. Upon arrival they found a…

Donald Trump has officially accepted the Republican nomination for president, delivering the longest acceptance speech in Republican National Convention history. ABC’s Daria Albinger: The Democratic National Convention will be held August 19th…

Franklin County has already announced its intention to exceed the revenue neutral rate in the new budgetary year, but it should surprise no one. County Commissioner Roy Dunn says changing circumstances, cause…

There’s the loch ness monster in Scotland. The yeti in the Himalayas, the abominable snowman in Alaska, the chupacabra in Mexico, but, in Tasmania, they claim a creature that indisputably existed, the…

Major changes are coming to the A.C.T. College Admissions Exam in the spring, that actually makes it easier, due in part because students scores have dropped for six straight years . Science…

The Ottawa City Commission has stated their intention to exceed the revenue neutral rate in upcoming budget decisions. Before taking a vote, Commissioner Eric Crowley had a last minute objection: After further…

President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 while traveling Wednesday, July 17th, in Las Vegas and is experiencing “mild symptoms, the White House said. Biden will retreat to his home in Delaware,…

The Republican National Convention continued last night and a host of speakers graced the stage, including a new generation of supporters. ABC’s Dave Packer with more: Former President Donald Trump expected to…

President Joe Biden is approving of Kansas Governor Laura Kelly’s request for help in the aftermath of severe weather damage that hit the state earlier this year. The approval for Kelly’s request…

Normally we talk about romance scams close to Valentine’s Day, but they happen year round. Lately, there has been a huge uptick in such scams. The FBI says a criminal adopts a…

A Carthage, Missouri woman has been charged with helping her son cover-up and evade authorities in her daughter-in-law’s murder in Miami County. Joplin’s KODE tv’s Abigael Killinger with more: Her son, Macias,…

A ceremonial ribbon cutting was held Wednesday afternoon, July 17th, on the steps of the Franklin County Courthouse, celebrating KwiKom’s designation of Ottawa as their first “Gigabit City”, following the successful deployment…

The Republican National Convention continued last night, July 16th, in Milwaukee and Florida Governor Ron Desantis wasteD no time, after taking the stage, to say what he thinks about President Biden’s age…

The Ottawa City Commission will meet this morning, July 17th, and one of the items on the agenda is an indication by the Commission, that the city plans to exceed the Revenue…

Garnett City Commissioners heard a request for a continued subsidy from the Garnett Area Chamber of Commerce last week and committed $7,000 to an engineering study looking for repair or replacement options…

Franklin County has announced a restructuring initiative in the Public Works Department in response to the evolving needs of the county. Jeff Welton has been named the Public Works Director and will…

Osawatomie Public Works Director Michele Silsbee has transitioned into a new role within the city of Osawatomie. As of July 1st, Ms. Silsbee is serving as Deputy City Manager and manages the…

An attempt by several neighbors to stop a home building project at 818 West 10th Street and 822 West 10th Street has failed, so far. The Ottawa Planning Commission recommended approving rezoning…