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Career Day is coming up soon. Hundreds of juniors from all four high schools in Franklin County converge on Ottawa High to learn about careers. The concept was dreamed up by Franklin…

Anderson County Commissioners attempted to resolve a conflict apparently brewing between the county’s Ambulance Service Director Troy Armstrong and its Chief of Emergency Management, Mark Locke. Commissioners met with newly-hired Anderson County…

Hunting in some form pretty much goes on year round. Knowing how to safely handle a firearm and the rules and regulations of hunting in Kansas is very important. There will be…

The City of Ottawa is moving ahead in a long planned effort to replace obsolete utility meters. Assistant Utility Director, Jeff Oleson says good progress is being made: The City Commission approved…

Another country music legend has died. Kris Kristofferson died peacefully at his home in Maui on Saturday, September 28th. The actor and songwriter wrote some of the most famous hits in country…

The Performing Arts Center in the Ottawa School District, has a new addition. School Superintendent Dr. Ryan Cobbs, says a new piano is a big deal: Cobbs says getting a good piano…

Many of us have seen or had the experience of dealing with wildlife that has been injured or even orphaned and wondered what to do. The answer is usually, “take it to…

Although AdventHealth Ottawa will have an ObGyn doctor on staff by December, there’s still a ways to go before baby deliveries can be done. During the regular Ransom Memorial Health Board of…

A total of three Ottawa High School graduates were inducted last night , September 26th, at the annual Wall of Honor Ceremony. One honoree was Gary Brockus who graduated in 1974. He…

The time has arrived. The 19th annual Cornstock Concert On the Hill will be held tomorrow, September 28th. Right now, board members and over 100 volunteers are in final prep mode for…

The Ottawa City Commission has approved terminating an agreement with the current management of the City Golf Course, effective the end of the year. City Manager, Brian Silcott outlined what’s next for…

Just as you thought it was safe to go out in the yard and have a little fall relaxation time, here comes giant, flying venomous spiders. The joro spider, an invasive species…

This is Railroad Safety Week and a common misconception when it comes to trains, is that they can stop quickly. Take a 100 car freight train, empty, traveling 50 miles per hour….

The annual Ottawa High School Wall of Honor Induction Ceremony was held last night, September 26th and as always, there were some moving presentations. One honoree was Chris Wasser, who graduated in…

The Ottawa High School Wall of Honor ceremony was held last night, September 26th. One of those enshrined on the Wall was Class of 1984 Trent Lancaster. He said he often looked…

The ball is rolling on a redesign of the Ottawa City Commission Chambers. During the regular City Commission Meeting, Sidney Goldberg of Goldberg Group Architects addressed the commission about the redesign: Goldberg…

Many people in the county recieved letters recently about a cyber attack perpetrated against the Franklin County computer system. Franklin County officials know who was behind the cyber attack on may 19th…

Tuesday, September 24th, marked a significant milestone as Phase 1 of repairs to the Lake Garnett Raceway were officially completed, helping to ensure the historic track’s legacy. To celebrate this achievement, president…

Lake Mary Center i s celebrating the opening of the Kirk Davis Center. The ceremony and ribbon cutting celebrated Davis’ 42 years of service. However, his tenure as Lake Mary President and…

The Prairie Paws Animal Shelter conducted some recent successful fundraisers. Shelter Director Vanessa Cowie says one event was last week. Cowie also responded to a question about cremating pets. She says Prairie…