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Anderson County commissioners have renewed a one year moratorium on the development of commercial solar farms in Anderson County, which will allow county leadership and residents an extra year to determine some…

One of America’s most legendary actors and iconic voices has died. James Earl Jones passed away yesterday, September 9th. Jones was a star back in the 1960’s, winning an Emmy in East…

Miami County Commissioners are looking for voters to renew a quarter cent sales tax in the November general election to continue funding road and bridge improvements throughout the county. The five year…

The Kansas Department of Transportation is holding an open house on the final design plans for K-68 in Miami County. Final designs will be presented for public review and comment during the…

In case you didn’t notice, flags are flying at half mast today. Governor Laura Kelly has directed flags throughout the state of Kansas be lowered to half-staff from sunup today to sundown…

In his monthly Mid-America Business Conditions Index Survey of supply managers, Creighton University Economist Ernie Goss, says the overall index for August was down from July and below growth neutral for the…

Work on the Old 50 Highway improvement project is progressing rather quickly. Franklin County Public Works Director Jeff Welton gives us an update: Old 50 Highway was once part of the main…

One thing the Ottawa school district faces is declining enrollment for the foreseeable future. School Superintendent Dr Ryan Cobbs says it’s something that’s been known for some time: Cobbs says the number…

In one of those hard to believe, we’ll see about that announcements, the Lego Corporation says they are working to become more eco friendly and build a more “sustainable future” by using…

The Ottawa City Commission will meet Wednesday afternoon, September 11th, at City Hall. One of the items on the agenda will be a presentation of the “Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark Stag Award….

Every year, at the 9-11 ceremony, the Ottawa Fire Department has a jagged piece of steel on display in a glass case. That beat up piece of steel is a piece of…

The Kansas Department of Transportation is holding an open house on the final design plans for K-68 in Miami County. Final designs will be presented for public review and comment during the…

As the temperatures heat up this week, if you were hoping to take the kids to the splash pad in City Park for a little heat relief and fun in the water,…

A Garnett man, found naked in Holy Angels Catholic Church recently, is expected to face charges of disorderly conduct in Anderson County District Court, although there’s no state or local law in…

Yesterday, September 8th, marked the 5th anniversary of Legacy Square. The area from First and Walnut to Second and Walnut was transformed from an empty lot to a highly usable space, from…

The City of Ottawa’s new common consumption zone will be opening today, September 7th, for the first time at a special event. The Main Street Association is holding “Brews, Beats and Boutiques…

In western Kansas, there is an extreme water crisis that very few in this part of the state know about. Rex Buchanan, Director Emeritus of the Kansas Geological Survey at the University…

The City of Ottawa made a decision a little more than a year ago to install a splash pad at city park. That splash pad has been overwhelmingly attended this summer. Although…

If you play disc golf and enjoy the course in Forest Park, you are going to have to find a new course for the next couple weeks. The City of Ottawa has…

Late last week the city of Osawatomie public works officials announced a temporary closure of the playground in john brown memorial park for maintenance. The closure was necessary to address a ripped…