SPRING HILL TO PROPOSE BOND ISSUE
Major improvements and major additions could be coming to Spring Hill schools. Spring Hill USD 230 will be proposing a $60 million School Bond to voters during a special mail-ballot election in…
WINTER WHEAT CONDITION
With the snow and cold we had a few weeks ago and more snow and cold expected this week, many are wondering about the health and well being of the winter wheat…
KELLY DECLARES EMERGENCY
Governor Laura Kelly issued a verbal State of Disaster Emergency Proclamation at 8:00. Sunday due to winter weather that is forecasted to impact the state starting Monday, February 10th. This declaration allows…
COLONY MAN PLEA TO A LESSER CHARGE
A Colony man is expected to be sentenced Wednesday, February 12th, on a single charge of burglarizing Crest High School, after a plea agreement with Anderson County’s former County Attorney, which allowed…
DISABLED VEHICLES TOWED
If you have a vehicle that is disabled and parked on the shoulder of an interstate or highway , you need to move it quickly. The Kansas Highway Patrol is preparing for…
BROWN ON CRESTVIEW SALE
Last week, Franklin County held a final showing of the former Crestview Nursing Home property, getting ready for an auction of the property tomorrow. Franklin County Administrator, Derek Brown, says there are…
SHELTER NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
With the extreme cold weather moving in over the next few nights, the Ottawa Emergency Warming Shelter is going to be open tomorrow night, February 11th and Wednesday night, February 12th. Coalition…
AGING AND SLEEP
No matter how old you are, you are aging and as we get older, there are some common myths about aging we need to be aware of. One of those is that…
BEAN ON FEDERAL GRANTS
When you’re looking for grant money from the Federal Government…it’s not easy to come by right now, but Franklin County Development Council Director Paul Bean says he is still working hard to…
HEART MONTH COM PER
This is National Heart Month and part of having a healthy heart, is making sure that your lifestyle fits the healthy profile. But, what if you are way past that and want…
MORAN ON FARMERS AND SPORTS
Last week, Senator Jerry Moran questioned Howard Lutnick, President Trump’s nominee to serve as the Secretary of Commerce, during a Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing. He asked about his…
POT HOLE HEAVEN
Both the City of Ottawa and Franklin County are home to thousands of potholes. They know it and are doing their best to work on the issue. Franklin County Administrator, Derek Brown,…
ANCO SEX OFFENDER FILES APPEAL
An Anderson County man who was recently sentenced for child sex crimes has filed an appeal. The Kansas Court of Appeals will decide in coming weeks whether to hear an appeal from…
MICO SEX OFFENDER REACHES PLEA DEAL
A 23-year-old Louisburg man is awaiting sentencing after reaching a plea agreement days before going to trial to defend rape and other charges. According to the Miami County Republic, just days before…
ACLU ON TRANSGENDER BILL
After a failed veto override in the last legislative session, both Houses of the Kansas Legislature have voted again to pass a bill that bans access to healthcare for transgender youth and…
ADVENT HEALTH SHOE DAY
A big event today, February 7th, for AdventHealth Ottawa, but it might mean more to Wellsville Elementary. It’s Shoe Give Away Day! Chief Operating Officer at AdventHealth Ottawa, Doug Rich: AdventHealth has…
EGG PRICES LEAVE SHOPPERS SCRAMBLING
You know what sounds good? Breakfast for dinner. Fix big ol’ omelets for the fam, you know 3 eggs, ham, cheese, peppers, onions, maybe some mushrooms, let’s throw a little bacon in…
BLACK SABBATH REUNION
Rock and roll fans have one last chance to catch the original lineup of heavy metal legend Black Sabbath, including Ozzy Ozborn, who will play together for the first time in 20…
SCHRAAD ON FIRE EXTINGUISHER
The importance of fire safety in your home is crucial all year round and, having a fire extinguisher on hand is very important in the event that you have a fire in…
MARSHAL WANTS TO CUT TAX ON SOC SEC
Kansas Senator Roger Marshall has introduced a bill that would cut taxes for many individuals who rely on Social Security benefits. Marshall introduced the ‘reducing excessive taxation’ act on Wednesday, February 5th….