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President Joe Biden has granted Governor Laura Kelly’s request for a Federal Disaster Declaration for the state due to damages sustained in multiple Kansas counties because of a severe storm system accompanied…

Flu season is nearly upon us and with that comes the opportunity to get a flu vaccine. Now, some people are going to swear that every time they get a flu vaccine,…

Gary Brockus, Class of 1974, was enshrined on the Ottawa Wall of Honor last night., September 25th. In high school, he was the Student Council Vice President and earned three varsity letters…

Trent Lancaster, Class of 1984 will be enshrined on the Ottawa High Wall of Honor tonight, September 26th. In high school, he was a member of the Cytones, National Honor Society, basketball…

The new Panasonic Plant near Eudora is rapidly taking shape and plans to begin production in the first quarter of 2025. Panasonic officials were at Ottawa university to talk to business leaders…

Christopher Wasser, Ottawa High Class of 2001, will be enshrined on the OHS Wall of Honor tonight,September 26th, the highest honor given to a Cyclone graduate. He was involved in various activities…

This week, September 23rd to September 27th, is railroad safety week. The National Transportation Safety Board and Operation Lifesaver are providing information about safety around railroad tracks for both pedestrians and motorists….

The Miami County Community Foundation has a new director. Tammy Booe, of Osawatomie has been named to the position of executive director. The foundation recently received a grant to hire a full-time…

This week, September 21st, is Rail Safety Week and the Kansas Highway Patrol will join Operation Lifesaver and Amtrak along with multiple other agencies in starting “Operation Clear Track” to raise awareness…

The construction and demolition portion of the Franklin County Landfill is getting an upgrade and will expand in the near future. Right now, there is not very much time left for materials…

The Ottawa City Commission will meet this afternoon, September 25th, with a variety of items to discuss. One item on the agenda is the termination of an agreement with Great Life on…

Just in time for halloween, a new species of ghost shark has been discovered lurking in the deep, dark waters off the coast of New Zealand. The Australian narrow-nosed spook-fish lives only…

The Franklin County Development Council is partnering with the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce and Ottawa University to host an informational session with representatives from Panasonic. They will share an update on…

A Tennessee man is free on bond and facing 27 charges of passing hot checks, totaling more than a million dollars, to a Garnett cattle buyer. Fifty two-year-old Burt Edgar Smith of…

The organization “Kids and Car Safety” is praising Toyota for implementing advanced rear-seat reminder technology in the 2025 Toyota Sienna. This innovative system, using in-cabin radar, will help prevent children from being…

It’s that time of year… cold and flu season is approaching and many people are going to be looking to get their annual flu shot to hopefully prevent getting sick. The Franklin…

Enrollment numbers may be down in USD 290, but a few miles down the road in the West Franklin School District, they are seeing an increase in the number of students. USD…

The Franklin County Board of Commissioners will meet tomorrow morning, September 25th. Several items on the agenda. First the commission will hear from accountant Rodney Burns on the contract for the 2025…

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

Friday,September 27th, hundreds of women and quite a few men, will surge into Legacy Square, register, pick up packets and head to Downtown Ottawa for the annual Ladies Night Out, sponsored by…