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Where were you 39 years ago today, January 28th? Sometimes you don’t forget. I was walking across the basketball court at Ahearn Field House on the K-State campus, when, I passed legendary…

The Kids Baking Championship on the Food Network continued last night, January 27th, featuring Princeton’s own Piper Lowe. The contestants were tasked with creating a dessert that featured a sea creature and…

This is Homecoming Week at Ottawa High School and with that comes some activities and themed spirit week days. Today is jersey day, where students and staff show their support for their…

A tragic accident in Linn County has claimed the life of two children. Last night, January 27th, about 8:00, Linn County Sheriff Deputies responded to the Lake Chaparral Community in Linn County…

Recently, Senator Jerry Moran and several of his colleagues called on Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson to swiftly schedule a Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony commemorating the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion….

Preliminary estimates reported by the Kansas Department of Labor and the Bureau of Labor Statistics show a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 3.6% in December. This is an increase from 3.5% in…

If a proposed solar farm at 3800 Montana Road goes through, it may benefit some local areas. Owner Jason Edwards says most of the electricity will be consumed by his own operations,…

January 24, 2025 The past week eyes were on Washington D.C. and the swift actions taken by our President.  He has established a path for states and a constitutional government dealing with…

Congressman Derek Schmidt introduced a bipartisan bill, alongside two others congressmen, to support American pet food manufacturers. Schmidt introduced the Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform, or, PURR Act of 2025. The bill…

Osawatomie City Council members have approved the site plan for West Elementary Lofts, a planned senior housing development located at the site of the former Swenson Early Childhood Education Center. It has…

Anderson County authorities are investigating a homicide in Kincaid. Deputies were called for a welfare check in the 300 block of 1st Street on Thursday, January 23rd. There, they found 36-year-old Sheila…

It’s night vision coyote season. Never heard of it? The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks says as thermal and night vision scopes have come down in price, applications have gone way…

Don’t forget to catch 12-year-old Piper Lowe, of Princeton tonight on the Food Network Kids Baking Championship. Piper is one of only 9 remaining contestants on the show. On tonight’s show, the…

The Annual Garnett Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet and Mouse Race will be held Thursday, January 30th, at Troyer’s Prairie Gold in Garnett. A cocktail hour starts at 5:30, followed by…

**College Basketball**Girls:Ottawa University 79 York University 62Boys:Ottawa University 87 York University 75

Earlier this month, long time Franklin County 3rd District Commissioner, Roy Dunn, passed the torch to a new commissioner. Dunn attended his last commission meeting, as he is retiring. Dunn says there…

A proposed solar farm at 3800 Montana Road is undergoing heavy scrutiny. Franklin County Planning and Zoning Director, Pat Toth says local towns may have a chance to buy extra power. During…

AdventHealth Ottawa continues working to re-establish a full ObGyn Department at the hospital. Chief Finance Officer, Shawn Perry, says they have had a slight setback, but efforts will continue until everything is…

The Franklin County Planning Commission has put on hold, at least for a few weeks, the planned construction of a commercial solar energy farm at 3800 Montana Road. After a lengthy presentation,…

The Franklin County Health Department will host a unique event in April, only the second of it’s kind in Ottawa. It’s being dubbed a Community Baby Shower. Health Department Nurse Practitioner Susan…