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A man in Louisburg drove himself to the fire department Wednesday seeking medical attention for a gunshot wound. The Louisburg Police Department says the man arrived at the fire department just after…

Winter is almost here and with very cold temperatures forecast over the next several night, many people are going to turn to space heaters to stay warm in their homes. With that…

Christmas spirit arrives in Ottawa today as the annual lighting of downtown Ottawa and the Whoville Holidays Christmas Parade takes place. There are a lot of activities leading up to the lighting…

Remember the big storms that swept through the area on May 19th? Emergency loans are available to help Kansans who had losses from those storms last spring. Last week, the Federal Emergency…

Keeping your holiday shopping in town is very important to the small businesses in Ottawa. It brings awareness to local businesses who rely on local traffic to keep them going throughout the…

We all know how important radio is in broadcasting all kinds of information to rural America. From storm reports, local news and sports, ag conditions and grain prices, and so much more….

The Blessing Box and the Franklin County Coalition to End Homelessness opened their Emergency Cold Shelter for the first time last night, November 28th. The shelter is open on nights where the…

Today, November 30th, is Small Business Saturday, a day created to bring awareness to local small businesses who rely on local traffic to keep them going throughout the year. Julie Riggins of…

There are a lot of activities going on in Downtown Ottawa tomorrow, November 30th. First, it’s Small Business Saturday. Shopping your local small businesses really does boost our economy and keeps the…

Christmas officially opens in Garnett tomorrow night, November 30th, as the 54th Annual Garnett Chamber of Commerce Lighting Ceremony and Christmas Parade takes place. This year’s Grand Marshall of the parade has…

With cooler temperatures pushing in as winter approaches, it’s affecting people, animals, crops and… Crickets. A chorus of cricket chips isn’t just summer background music, it can also be used as a…

While AdventHealth Ottawa’s ObGyn program is in the process of getting re-established, it still has a way to go. Chief Financial Officer, Shawn Perry gave an update during the regular Ransom Memorial…

The first annual Festival of Wreaths seems to be going well so far. The project is a fundraiser for the Ottawa library. Library Director Terri Chartier gave an update on the project….

Tomorrow, November 29th, is Small Business Saturday. The importance of supporting local businesses really comes to light during the Christmas shopping season. Shawn Turner of Turners Flowers in Downtown Ottawa, says it’s…

The proposed sale of the former Crestview Nursing Home property is about to go on the market. Franklin County Administrator, Derek Brown, says any potential buyer needs to understand a few things:…

The Franklin County Commission is discussing the sale of the Cedar Crest property off West 7th Street in Ottawa. County Administrator, Derek Brown, says there have been inquiries about the property. He…

What has 108 motorcycles and a total of 118 vehicles and cruises Main Street with a police and fire escort? The 38th Annual Toys for Kids Motorcycle Run, benefiting ECKAN! The toy…

The Topeka Zoo has announced that Ho Ho the Sun Bear has died. Ho Ho was born October 19th, 1989 at Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, and was believed to be the…

Senator Jerry Moran was in Ottawa yesterday, November 26th, to give a large gift to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department. Moran says he has a great respect for law enforcement and wants…

A youth trick rider from Louisburg finished up her first year on the pro rodeo circuit recently. Liberty Cunningham, an 8th grader, applied for and was granted her pro-rodeo card last fall,…