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Monday, October 27th, the Supreme Court agreed to hear a case questioning whether or not a U. S. citizen who consumes marijuana can lawfully own a firearm. This has sparked controversy in…

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This month law enforcement unite as they emphasize and advocate to end domestic violence. More than one in three women and one in four men in…

The City of Garnett is encouraging all registered voters to exercise their right to vote on November 4th. There are several important races in the county, including city commission spots, school board…

USD 290 school busses may be getting an upgrade to their cameras and GPS systems. Transportation Director, Randy Winkler told the 290 School Board members about what the new system will do:…

The Sunflower Elementary School Student Council recently presented to the USD 290 Board of Education, showcasing what Sunflower means to them and ways they can show leadership and responsibility at school. Fifth-grader…

Fall temperatures aren’t the only thing that’s dropping at this time. Gas and diesel fuel prices also continue to head south in Kansas and across the nation. The price for a gallon…

Recently the Kansas Forest Service took an inventory of trees in Ottawa and the results were interesting. Blaine Strobel of the forest service told commissioners that there were an overabundance of two…

Ottawa fire chief shawn dillon says there were no working smoke detectors in the duplex apartment that caught fire late Monday night, October 20th, in the 1000 block of Ash Street. He…

West Franklin High School is being recognized by the Kansas Can Star Recognition Program, through the Kansas State Department of Education, for their graduation rate. West Franklin Superintendent, Matt Brenzikofer with details:…

If you’re seeing more moths than usual around your home, you’re far from alone. The big question is… why?. Experts say that the reason moth populations seem to be thriving more than…

At the Candidate Forum held last week in Ottawa, one of the candidates for Ottawa City Commission, Brian Kane made a statement about a tax break provided by the Neighborhood Revitalization Program…

Kansas Secretary of State, Scott Schwab, is leading a major overhaul of how state regulations are created, tracked, approved and filed, transitioning the state away from a decades old paper based system…

A traumatic injury involving a horse led to the hospitalization of a Miami County woman. Just after 7:00 Sunday evening, September 21st, Miami County EMS and other first response agencies were dispatched…

Stress comes in many forms and can shape how we live, work and connect with others. Stress can come in unusual ways. With the political climate we are under right now, political…

Last week, the Miami County Sheriff’s Department held a graduation ceremony for the 18th session of the Citizens Academy. Over the past nine weeks, participants had the opportunity to learn about the…

Miami County deputies were involved in a pursuit Friday night, October 17th, and the suspect is still at large. After attempting to stop a green Jeep Cherokee about 9:20, the vehicle fled….

A 17-year-old from Colony, who pled no contest last month to felony arson and misdemeanor battery, will be sentenced tomorrow, October 21, in Anderson County District Court. Robb pled “no contest” to…

This week, October 20th, marks the start of School Bus Safety Week and the Kansas Highway Patrol would like to remind motorists that school bus safety is an important part of driver…

The election in November and features five candidates vying for three seats on the Ottawa City Commission. One of those hoping to regain his seat on the commission is incumbent Mike Skidmore….

Operation Wildlife in Linwood has been very busy this year, particularly during the spring and winter months. Director Diane Johnson reports that they have seen a 15% jump in the number of…