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Anderson County has a new County Commissioner. Republican Mike Blaufuss took the race with 826 votes to Phyliss Gettler’s 285 votes. Anderson County also has a new sheriff. Undersheriff Wes McClain gained…

Say goodbye to a beloved internet sensation. P’Nut the squirrel has been killed. The seven year old gray squirrel, along with Fred the racoon, were seized from their owner in upstate New…

The 2024 general election is in the books, and in Franklin County……..reflecting the trend Nationwide…………voter turnout was heavy. Franklin County Clerk Janet Paddock gave her analysis of the election: Paddock says there…

Have you seen all the white crosses on the courthouse lawn? If not, go check it out. Most of us know what they symbolize. The crosses were something Veteran’s Day organizers had…

The election yesterday was a good day for Republicans in the State Legislature. The Republican supermajority will remain intact in the House and Senate. In Franklin County, in Senate District #3, Republican…

America, you have spoken at the polls and you have a new president and his name, is Donald Trump. Although, not officially called, after sweeping battle ground states of North Carolina, Georgia,…

The Franklin County Clerk’s office has reported some confusion today as voting begins. Voting today is at individual polling locations throughout the county, not the courthouse. The courthouse was used for early…

Governor Laura Kelly announced Friday, November 1, that four Kansas communities have secured more than $1.9 million in infrastructure funding to improve local airports. The communities secured more than $1.7 million in…

Governor Laura Kelly announced recently that more than $6.8 million in federal funds will be directed to nine new locations selected for the state’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program. These new…

In case you hadn’t heard, we have a pretty big election coming up Tuesday, NOvember 5th. KOFO News Director, Jeff Brewer, tells us about this week’s Community Perspective: You can hear the…

Neosho County Community College was awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $56,798 by the Kansas Board of Regents. The grant was awarded to fund efforts which address the needs of…

Another sign of fall, is the end of daylight savings time and….that starts this weekend. With the time change, not only do we lose an hour of sunlight, but also, we need…

Economists with Kansas State University Project say net farm income will fall in 2024 following a period of record highs. The report shows net farm income dropping in 2024 by $1.24 billion;…

Having a good handle on food safety is important. A Kansas State University Food Scientist says they are taking the time to educate people about reducing the risk of food poisoning. Have…

In his monthly Mid-America Business Conditions Index Survey of Supply Managers, Creighton University Economics Professor Ernie Goss says the overall economic index was above growth neutral. Goss says the outlook for 2025…

Are you starting to notice more deer in the field and on the roads? The “rut”, or mating season is getting close, and as it does, the risk of car deer collisions…

The Franklin County Historical Society held their Ghost Hunt and tour of Ottawa Memorial Auditorium this past weekend. Society Director Diana Staresinic-Deane recounts some history of the OMA. Staresinic-Deane says there were…

Economists with Kansas State University Project, net farm income will fall in 2024 following a period of record highs. The report shows net farm income dropping in 2024 by $1.24 billion. However,…

If you are into silent auctions and the thrill of waiting to see if you won, you might want to be part of an upcoming fundraiser for the proposed new Ottawa library…

An Ottawa man is in jail after leading sheriff deputies on a chase. Yesterday afternoon, October 30th, shortly after 2:00, an Osage County sheriff deputy attempted a traffic stop in Lyndon. The…