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The Kansas Highway Patrol will be working to ensure students are safe on their travels to and from school. Every July and August, troopers partner with school districts across the state to…

If you have noticed the haze in the air the past few days, you may know that it was from smoke drifting in from Canadian wildfires. This weekend, if you have any…

The primary election that will be held on August 6th will decide who your next county commissioner is. All three candidates, John Marconette, Shawn Turner and Sabrina Meader are Republicans, and since…

The office of the Kansas State Treasurer has learned that a Kansas resident was the victim of a scam by a government imposter. The scammer contacted the victim via phone call and…

Governor Laura Kelly requested an extension to file for the major severe thunderstorm disaster declaration. Kelly sent a letter to FEMA for an extension to submit a request for a major disaster….

The Miami County Fair will wrap up today and tomorrow. Still a lot of activities and events are happening to keep you busy. Today, the livestock judging contest starts at 9:30. Marais…

The Miami County Fair continues today, and the number of events just keeps getting bigger, with things going on for the whole family to enjoy. The day started with the Swine Show….

Governor Laura Kelly requested an extension to file for the major severe thunderstorm disaster declaration. Kelly sent a letter to FEMA for an extension to submit a request for a major disaster. The…

We all use cardboard, a lot of it and Williamsburg is about to become a world headquarters for a new business. GAIA Ag purchased the idled grain elevator in town and is…

A proposed nursing home at 1201 W. 15th Street has the approval of the Ottawa Planning Commission. During the commission’s meeting on Thursday, July 25th, Ottawa Planner, Zach Martin, described the project:…

A long-time employee for the City of Ottawa has won a major award. Information Technology Director Paul Sommer made the announcement about Mat Simonson. Simonson has worked for the City of Ottawa…

AdventHealth Ottawa is still struggling to re-establish its OBGYN program, and it appears there is progress with a doctor in that field to possibly be established by December. AdventHealth Ottawa Chief Financial…

The 2024 Anderson County Fair will crank up tomorrow, with 4-H pre-fair judging at 8:30 that morning in the community building. This will include clothing, visual arts, fiber arts and photography. At 9,…

More progress at AdventHealth Ottawa in terms of staffing. During the regular Ransom Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees meeting, which also includes officials of AdventHealth, chief Financial Office Shawn Perry, said one…

The heat of the summer is upon us and as summer has come on, many people are spending more time outdoors, either for work or play. Unfortunately summer also means mosquitoes and…

For the 11th straight month, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index sank below growth neutral. The region’s overall reading for July sank to 41.3, its lowest reading since November 2023, and down from…

Newscast run 7-26-24 The heat of the summer is upon us, and as summer has come on, many people are spending more time outdoors either for work or play. Unfortunately summer also…

It’s a sign of the season — campaigning to support your favorite political candidate. However, if your plans involve placing a political sign, the Kansas Department of Transportation reminds you to make…

The program on the Ottawa Indian Mission and Cemetery appears to have been a smashing success last week. Franklin County Historical Society Director Diana Staresinic-Deane says the white couple who  worked with…

More progress at AdventHealth Ottawa in terms of staffing. During the regular Ransom Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees meeting, which also includes officials of AdventHealth, Chief Financial Officer Shawn Perry said one…