NEW HVAC COMING AT OTTAWA CITY HALL
The City of Ottawa has been blessed, if you ask BCI Mechanical CEO Brandon Livingston. His company has been doing maintenance on City Hall’s HVAC system since he can remember and will…
REDISTRICTING ATTEMPT IN KS LEGISLATURE
The Kansas Legislature is still working on a plan to redraw the lines of the State Senate Districts. Senate President, Ty Masterson, has expressed interest in calling a special session here in…
KOBACH HAILS COURT DECISION
Kansas Attorney General Chris Kobach calls it a major win for Kansans in upholding Kansas law and protecting religious liberty. The Kansas Supreme Court has upheld a 2021 Kansas law that allows…
CLAYTON AND BEAN ON CHILD CARE
Ottawa and Franklin County in general, are in the middle of a child care desert. There are 40 kids needing placement for every one spot that opens up. After the closing of…
WEIN ON SUSPICIOUS
The Ottawa Police Department knows that property crime is a big concern for Ottawa. It is the number one crime committed in Ottawa. So, if you are a little paranoid about it…
KANE OF TAX RENEWAL
In the upcoming election, there will be a one cent sales tax question on the ballot for voters in Ottawa. The tax has already been in place for 10 years and is…
KANSAS TROUT SEASON CHANGES
If you like to go trout fishing in Kansas, you need to be aware of some changes to the special fishing season. Trout will be stocked around December 1st, January 1st and…
MICO LAW COMPLIANCE CHECK
Miami County Sheriff’s Office recently conducted “Operation Aware” in Osawatomie, a multi agency operation focused on checking the compliance of registered sex, drug, and violent offenders in and around Osawatomie. There were…
PEARSON ON FREON RECOVERY CHARGES
If you haul larger appliances and things that may have freon in them, or ever did hold freon, to the Franklin County Transfer Station, you know that there is a $20 fee…
PAOLA MASONS CANCER DONATION
October is Cancer Awareness Month, but the Paola Masonic Lodge couldn’t wait…they presented a check for $5,000 to the Miami County Cancer Foundation. Lodge member Randy Cornelius says the Lodge Community Grant…
SIGN SIGN EVERYWHERE A SIGN
It’s a sign of the season – campaigning to support your favorite political candidate. However, if your plans involve placing a political sign, the City of Ottawa has some regulations regarding the…
MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS INTERVENTION
The apparent suicide of a 48-year-old Ottawa woman Friday evening, September 26th, in Ottawa brings out the importance of recognizing the signs of someone who may be in a mental health crisis….
SUICIDE AT SOUTH CEDAR
Friday, September 26th, at approximately 8:00 in the evening, Ottawa Police, Ottawa Fire and Franklin County EMS were dispatched to a shooting in the 1100 block of South Cedar Street. Upon arrival,…
BRIAN KANE COMPER
The election coming up in November will feature five candidates vying for three seats on the Ottawa City Commission. One of those hoping to gain a seat on the commission is challenger…
BROWNING ON JUVENILES
Franklin County Corrections Director, Dustin Browning, spoke to county commissioners about the year end results for the adult side and juvenile side of corrections. He says they met their goals for the…
NEW INTERNET SERVICE FOR FRCO
Over a decade ago, the Franklin County and the City of Ottawa partnered to create a community broadband network; however, that service will be discontinued in December. You can’t run a government…
KDHE WARNING ON 7-OH
Last week we told you about products in certain area stores that had a potentially dangerous compound in them called 7-OH. Now the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the U.S….
AMAZON SETTLES SUIT
Amazon is paying a historic $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, ending a two-year dispute over allegations the company tricked consumers into signing up for its Prime subscription service and…
KANSAS FARMERS FEELING TRADE WAR
The Trump Administration’s trade war with China is causing extreme stress for Kansas farmers. With tariff rates as high as 125%, Chinese demand for U.S. corn, soy and sorghum has dried up…
EVERGY LOOKING AT NUCLEAR PLANT
Evergy and the nuclear innovation company Terrapower are deciding whether they want to build a nuclear power plant in Kansas. Terrapower, founded by Bill Gates, is exploring whether its new natrium technology…