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Yesterday, September 8th, marked the 5th anniversary of Legacy Square. The area from First and Walnut to Second and Walnut was transformed from an empty lot to a highly usable space, from…

The City of Ottawa’s new common consumption zone will be opening today, September 7th, for the first time at a special event. The Main Street Association is holding “Brews, Beats and Boutiques…

In western Kansas, there is an extreme water crisis that very few in this part of the state know about. Rex Buchanan, Director Emeritus of the Kansas Geological Survey at the University…

The City of Ottawa made a decision a little more than a year ago to install a splash pad at city park. That splash pad has been overwhelmingly attended this summer. Although…

If you play disc golf and enjoy the course in Forest Park, you are going to have to find a new course for the next couple weeks. The City of Ottawa has…

Late last week the city of Osawatomie public works officials announced a temporary closure of the playground in john brown memorial park for maintenance. The closure was necessary to address a ripped…

Looking for a quick buck, or maybe more than you could ever spend? The mega millions lottery jackpot has risen to $740 million. If you match all the numbers correctly on tonight’s…

Today marks the 5th anniversary of Legacy Square. The area from First and Walnut to Second and Walnut was transformed from an empty lot to a highly usable space from donations from…

Vice President Kamala Harris has accepted the rules set forth for next week’s debate with former President Donald Trump, although the Democratic nominee says the decision not to keep both candidates’ microphones…

The Ottawa Planning Commission is starting a complete review of the Comprehensive Plan, which dates back to 2004. After hearing a bit of historical information of Ottawa, planning member Diana Staresinic-Deane said…

The good weather is allowing progress on Old 50 Highway to speed along. Franklin County Public Works Director Jeff Welton gave his regular update to county commissioners: Welton says the chip seal…

Evergy is once again warning customers about recent utility phone scam attempts. Scammers are posing as Evergy representatives, trying to deceive customers. They tend to target senior citizens, claiming Evergy is returning…

A few weeks ago, the Ottawa City Commission approved a Common Consumption Zone, where people could enjoy alcoholic beverages, on the streets during certain approved events. The first one of those events…

People have been asking for it and the city of Osawatomie Public Works Department has issued notice of upcoming mosquito fogging treatment. That will begin this evening, September 5th, about 8:00. They…

A crash on I-35 yesterday afternoon, September 4th, looked and was reported a bit worse than it actually was. A call came in just before 3:00 yesterday afternoon of an accident at…

Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach has announced his office successfully recovered an international electronic wallet and will return money to a Kansas victim of a crypto investment scam. It marked one of…

The problem of water management is a vexing one for all Kansans and perhaps it’s most intense in the western part of the state. Franklin County Commissioner, Ianne Dickinson, had a few…

The Ottawa Fire Department has a very regimented order of command. The chief, the assistant chief, captains and lieutenants, have you ever wondered what captains and lieutenants do? Newly promoted Captain Mike…

The fall sports season is about to get underway at Miami County schools. Volleyball, soccer, and football. It won’t be long until area athletes are competing in varsity football games under the…

Work on Old 50 Highway continues. When it was built it was the main roadway from Kansas City southward. However, Franklin County Public Works Director Jeff Welton says that has changed quite…