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AdventHealth Ottawa is one step closer to reopening birthing services at the local hospital. They have announced the hiring of Dr. Raven Weiss, a family medicine and obstetric provider, offering specialized care…

Both the Franklin County Commission and the Ottawa City Commission have approved a funding package for producing commercials with Fox 4 to air this summer, promoting the City of Ottawa and the…

Sam Smith was one of the most decorated and recognized students as he grew up in Ottawa. He was awarded for his work in community service and volunteer work by the City…

School may be out for the summer, but the USD 290 Board of Education recently recognized individual students from each school by presenting them with the “Rising Cyclone” award. The award from…

Be prepared for detours south of Garnett starting Tuesday, May 27th. The Kansas Department of Transportation has announced they will begin working on repairs and renovations to the round-about on that day….

You ever feel like your the only one who knows how to drive on the road? Ever think… or say this?….. … you probably aren’t alone, but, you could be part of…

In a historic move, U. S. Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke L. Rollins, signed the first-ever waiver to amend the statutory definition of food for purchase for Nebraska’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or…

The USD 290 Board of Education recognized individual students from each school by presenting them with the “Rising Cyclone Award”. One of the awards for Ottawa High School went to junior Parker…

One Osawatomie High School graduate who walked across the stage last night, almost didn’t make that far. Owen Bell almost died after collapsing during a basketball practice October 27th, 2022. The medical…

After years of investigation and preparation for the case, the day before his trial began, 61-year-old marvin slyter, of garnett, plead guilty to two charges of felony theft, and avoided jail time…

Mental health continues to be a growing concern in the United States and this area is not immune. Stressors in today’s world are growing for adults and kids alike. It doesn’t matter…

Ottawa Police have a message for all drivers…wear your seat belt or get a ticket. The annual “Click It or Ticket” campaign will start Sunday, May 18th and run through June 1st…

Ottawa High School held their graduation ceremonies Saturday night, May 17th, at Steve Grogan Stadium. One of the student speakers was Jamie Winslow, who told his fellow graduates that life is about…

Another candidate has thrown his hat into the ring for Kansas Governor. Political outsider, Republican Doug Billings, announced his candidacy. Billings has chosen April McCoy, of Leavenworth County, as his running mate…

The Franklin County Planning Commission tabled a discussion that could lead to the revocation of a special use permit of a local rifle range. At last week’s meeting, owners of the Great…

Remember Apollo 13? Some will remember the actual flight, some, the movie. Either way, the man who saved Apollo 13 and led a team of engineers that designed an emergency apparatus made…

We’ve all heard not to drive into flooded roads. A driver in Anderson County found out the hard way yesterday, May 19th. Emergency personnel were dispatched 1300 Road near Texas Road in…

Today, May 20th, 1957, was the most destructive tornado to ever hit our area. The Ruskin Heights tornado, 68 years later, is still the most deadly and damaging storm to hit the…

Today, May 20th, is the last day of school for Ottawa USD 290, however, the USD 290 Board of Education is recognizing individual students from each school by presenting them with the…

The annual “Click It or Ticket Campaign” kicked off yesterday, May 19th for law enforcement around the state. Ottawa Police and the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement across the…