KS COMMERCE LAUNCHES KGLOBE
Today, November 14th, the International Division of the Kansas Department of Commerce launched the Kansas Global Business Expansion, or, the K-globe program. The program merges two formerly separate programs – the Kansas…
LOUISBURG GRAD FILM DEBUT
A Louisburg native has independently produced, written and directed a slow burn psychological thriller movie called “Finding Joy.” Actor and filmmaker, Valri Bates, says the movie explores repercussions of compartmentalized trauma in…
ADVENTHEALTH HAS A NEW CEO
AdventHealth Ottawa has a new President and CEO. Brendan Johnson will be transitioning to AdventHealth Ottawa from his role as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer with Adventist Healthcare in…
VOTER TURN OUT HEAVY SAYS PADDOCK BREWER 11-12-24NEWSCAST RUN 11-13-24
Voter turnout in last week’s election may have been an all time high in Franklin County. County Clerk, Janet Paddock reports a 65.5% turnout. She credits her office staff, courthouse workers, and…
WILSON ON DIGGING SAFE
Recently, the Ottawa Fire Department had something happen that had never happened before. They responded to three gas leaks in an hour. That’s right, three in one hour! Three separate individuals digging…
GARNETT AIRPORT UPDATE
The Garnett Industrial Airport has had a busy fall season. Airport Manager Pat Schettler says they have made progress with purchasing the necessary properties for remodeling the 1940’s era runway. They have…
MORAN SAYS MAKE DAYLIGHT SAVINGS PERMANENT
Daylight saving time ended November 2. Standard time will last until March 9th, when we will again “spring forward” with the return of daylight saving time. One Kansas Senator thinks the U….
BREAST CANCER CASES UP
Women are being diagnosed with breast cancer at higher rates than before, according to the latest data from the American Cancer Society. Researchers say they’re concerned because the increase is steeper among…
HOMELESS AWARENESS MONTH
Governor Laura Kelly signed a proclamation earlier this month declaring November as Homelessness Awareness Month. Kelly says she is recognizing organizations, service providers and advocates in the state who work to address…
LET THE EATING BEGIN
The “season of eating” has begun. K-State Research and Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Specialist Sharolyn Jackson says halloween marked the beginning of what some refer to as a “food and party…
RICHARDS ON DEER
The deer are on the move as the peak of the rut is coming close. Deer can be seen in all areas, not just in the county, but in town also. More…
ELECTION WORKERS KEY TO SUCCESS
One week ago, our Nation was voting for a multitude of national, state and local offices. One unsung hero of the election process is Franklin County Clerk, Janet Paddock, who is in…
OZ WATER ISSUE
Osawatomie was under a water boil advisory over the weekend, due to a mechanical malfunction in their water treatment plant. The KDHE issued the advisory as a precaution. Deputy City Manager, Michele…
COBBS ON CELL PHONES
The Ottawa School Board has approved a revision to the Student Discipline Policy to handle situations where students mis-use their cell phone. School Superintendent Dr. Ryan Cobbs laid out the proposed policy….
EARLY MORNING FIRE DESTROYS BUILDING
A fire early this morning, November 11th, destroyed a building in rural Franklin County. Shortly before 1:30 this morning, a call came into emergency dispatch saying 68-year-old Kenneth Smith, of Ottawa had…
STREAM ADVISORY FOR ROCK CREEK AND HILLSDALE LAKE
Officials are warning community members to avoid the waters of Rock Creek and Hillsdale Lake as they could be contaminated by wastewater. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment announced on Friday,…
CALI TRAIN TRACK RESCUE
It was a split-second decision to run in front of a moving train. As the train barreled toward a car stuck on the track, an off-duty California Deputy Michael Castaneda was behind…
KIMBALL WINS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD
A retired judge from Ottawa has won a prestigious award. Kevin Kimball was presented with the annual Lee Nusser award for Outstanding Magistrate Judge. Kimball served in the 4th Judicial District, which…
GARNETT NUDITY
Can you be naked in public in Garnett? A couple weeks ago, maybe, but, not anymore. Garnett City Commissioners, last week, stripped bare a non-existent public nudity prohibition by adapting an ordinance…
DAYLIGHT AND CAR DEER ACCIDENTS
Lighter mornings and darker evenings are on the way as daylight saving time came to an end this past weekend. Some interesting facts about daylight and car-versus-deer accidents. Researchers say permanent daylight…