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What Three Words could save your life in the event of an emergency in an area you are not familiar with. A group of people mapped the entire world using words. Using…

A new gold rush could be on, but this time, it is an unforgiving place. Mount Erebus recently erupted and it is spewing real gold dust at a rate of about 80…

Monday, April 22nd was Earth Day. This year’s theme is Planet versus Plastics. The Earth Day organization is calling for an end of plastics for the sake of human and planetary health,…

The Kansas Legislature was able to pass a fairly significant tax relief bill this session. It sits on the Governor’s desk awaiting her signature, or her veto. Kelly has indicated she would…

Two Osawatomie firefighters recently suffered minor injuries when a firefighter fell through a floor while battling a house fire near Fontana. Firefighters from Osawatomie, Fontana, Paola and Louisburg were dispatched to a…

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is signing off on four bills Friday April 26th, dealing with education, foster care and more. House Substitute for Senate Bill 73 requires school district enrollment to be…

The Ottawa Fire Department has a new Chief and Assistant Chief. Shawn Dillon, who has been serving as Interim Chief, was announced as the new Fire Chief yesterday, April 22nd and long…

The city of Ottawa is always planning on a growing population, but sometimes it comes in erratic patterns. Ottawa Planning Commission ChairCal Lantis says there were big expectations 20 years ago: City…

Every year, 12 Kansas graduating seniors, who are football letter-winners are recognized at the Coach Bill Snyder Family Sunflower Chapter of the National Football Foundation Awards Dinner. One of the winners this…

Beer on tap, for many, there is nothing better than an ice cold beer in a frosty glass. Now, thanks to Governor Kelly signing House Bill 24-21, local been makers, such as…

Ottawa City Commissioners recognized all community action groups within the city of Ottawa by Proclamation. Commissioner Sarah Caylor read from the Proclamation, which declared May as Community Action Month in Ottawa: Teresia…

There appears to be a little tension between Ottawa city staff and the City Commission on how fast to move on building a new city swimming pool. After hearing that studies on…

Today is Earth Day. Since 1970, millions of people worldwide have gathered to push for environmental changes to protect the earth. The first earth day in 1970 led to the passage of…

They crawl, they fly, they make lots of noise, they pee stronger than an elephant and they are coming soon to a yard near you. We warned you, the cicada swarm is…

The Skunk Run Drainage Facility in Ottawa is still the main storm water runoff source, but parts of it are not in the best of condition. Ottawa Finance Director Melanie Landis told…

A Baldwin City man has been convicted of child endangerment charges. Twenty eight-year-old Lukas Armstrong entered a no contest plea on two counts of aggravated child endangerment stemming from a case from…

Garnett Zoning Director Eric Mills has some reminders for those who are thinking about starting a project. These projects could include fences, pools, decks, or a number of things. Some require permits…

A little bit of irony. Workers installing a light pole in Kansas City, Missouri, cut into a fiber line, knocking out 911 service for emergency agencies in Nebraska, Nevada, South Dakota, and…

In her weekly report, Kansas Senator Caryn Tyson says Governor Laura Kelly’s ‘veto pen’ could break last year’s record number of 17. There was also a record number of veto overrides last…

The Franklin County Courthouse is obviously a historic building. It’s the premier courthouse designed by world famous architect George Washburn, who lived right here in Ottawa. Franklin County Historical Society Director Diana…