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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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

October was Fire Prevention and Safety Month for the Ottawa Fire Department. They are in the schools teaching kids about fire safety, promoting other things such as the free smoke alarm program,…

Tonight at the KU men’s basketball game against North Carolina, an ottawa man, Dr. Bud Gollier, will be honored at mid court during a time out in the first half of the…

The City of Ottawa will have a grand celebration tomorrow, November 9th, to honor all the military veterans who have given their time, effort and many, their lives, to keep our great…

In March of 2023, I told you about a study that found the main ingredient in many common cold and flu medications had been found to be worthless, completely ineffective in relieving…

The Franklin County Sheriff’s office has received a grant to upgrade security at the county jail. Franklin County Sheriff ,Jeff Richards, gave the County Commission some details: Richards also announced that an…

An Ottawa man charged with 1st degree murder in the death of Nathan Boggs, west of Princeton last year, has been found guilty of a lesser charge. Forty-one-year-old Timothy Corn was in…

The woman attacked on the Prairie Spirit Trail in Anderson County last month says Porfirio de la Cruz tried to rape her. She says he clotheslined her as she passed by him…

This week was Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, and the Franklin County Commission approved a proclamation to recognize the event. During the proclamation, commissioners learned that Prairie Paws Animal Shelter has achieved a…

The Kansas Supreme Court will hold session in Louisburg one week from today and they have a very special bailiff that night at Louisburg High School. Sherman “Wes” Coles has been selected…

The Franklin County Sheriff’s office has acquired a much needed service to help victims of rape and other forms of sexual abuse. Sheriff Jeff Richards says the service was available in past…

Not all the Republicans won election on election day. U.S. House of representatives 3rd District incumbent Sharice Davids defeated challenger Republican Prashanth Reddy. Davids handily won in Johnson County and a portion…