OTTAWA A FINALIST IN MUSIC GRANT
You might remember that the Ottawa Memorial Auditorium was in the running for a huge grant that would give Ottawa up to 10 outdoor concerts over the course of the next three…
DELEGATES SELECTED
Each year, the City of Ottawa is asked to supply voting delegates to the Kansas League of Municipalities annual meeting. This year, City Clerk Melissa Reed read the qualifications: Commissioners Zach Clayton,…
POWER OF THE PAST THIS WEEKEND
One of those “can’t miss” events in Ottawa is this weekend. The 29th Annual Power of the Past Antique Engine and Tractor Show will be in Forest Park today, September 12th through…
SUSPECT IN CUSTODY IN KIRK SLAYING
New developments on the Charlie Kirk assassination. A suspect has been caught. FBI Director Kash Patel. The suspect was identified with the help of family members and his roommate. 22-year-old Tyler Robinson…
CATFISHING SCHEME REPORTED AT SCHOOLS
Yesterday, Wellsville USD 289 Officials were notified by the Paola School District of a “catfishing” scheme that targeted Paola High School students. As the matter was investigated, unsubstantiated reports about a possible…
MURDER SUSPECT TO BE ARRAIGNED
A former Shawnee MIssion woman, who avoided arrest for a year in the drug-related death of her fiancé will be arraigned in Anderson County District Court soon on a charge of first-degree…
MORE KANSAS KIDS UNINSURED
The rate of Kansas children without health insurance climbed in 2024 to its highest level in more than a decade, according to new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community…
WEST NILE DEATH REPORTED IN KANSAS
Kansas health officials say one person is dead and several others are infected with West Nile Virus. The KDHE says they have recorded 12 cases of the virus so far this year,…
fRANKLIN COUNTY PASSES BUDGET
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved their new budget at last night’s Revenue Neutral Hearing. Only five citizens spoke at the meeting, all concerned about the massive increases in property taxes…
NUDITY IN LINN COUNTY
Apparently, there is an issue with public nudity in Linn Cunty. I don’t have any examples, but the Linn County Commissioner recently passed a resolution banning public nudity. The resolution was fairly…
MIA VIETNAM VET RETURNED TO KANSAS
The remains of a Vietnam Veteran who was missing for nearly 60 years have been returned to his home in Kansas. Tech Sgt. Willis Rozelle Hall went missing in March 1968 in…
WHITAKER ON CTO
This school year, the staff at Ottawa High School is putting a big focus on academics and trying to get the students to do more and step out of their comfort zone…
ZELLNER BUILDING
The history of Ottawa is fascinating and some of the stories and events are even more dramatic. One of those stories involves the Zellner Building, which one stood at 2nd at Main,…
CITY MOVES ON HOUSING
The city of Ottawa has another new housing development on the north side. The multi house project is called Woodridge Estates. At a recent city commission meeting, Ottawa Finance Director Melanie Landis…
BAD NEWS FOR POVERTY LEVELS
Good news /bad news when it comes to poverty in America. Every day 11,000 Americans blow out the candles on their 65th birthday cake. What used to be a celebration into the…
NEW TURTLE IN KC
Sea Life Kansas City’s newest special addition is in need of a special name. The Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle, the most critically endangered sea turtle species, flew across the country over 1,000…
LOCAL KIRK REACTION
In light of the recent killing of political activist Charlie Kirk, many people have taken to social media condemning the attack. However, many are saying they show no empathy towards him as…
KANSAS CORN HARVEST
Corn harvest season has started in Kansas, but the U. S. Department of Agriculture reports that just 2% of corn has been harvested, down 11% compared to this time last year. Most…
BILL KURTIS TO SPEAK IN LAWRENCE
A native Kansas journalist is returning home. Award winning journalist and KU graduate, Bill Kurtis will be in Lawrence today, September 15th, for the release of his new book “Whirlwind: My Life…
KANSAS BIRD SUPER HIGHWAY
Millions of birds are getting ready to fly over and stop by Kansas this fall as they complete their long-distance fall migration journeys. 800 million! The annual flight paths of millions of…