TEXAS MAN FACING ARRAIGNMENT IN ANCO COURT
A Texas man charged in theft, burglary and criminal damage to property in an attempted ATM theft in Anderson County in May 2024, is awaiting arraignment after a May preliminary hearing. Cornelius…
COBBS ON NEW TEACHERS
Believe it or not, the new school year is just a week away and in the USD 290, new teachers have been in orientation meetings this week. Superintendent Dr. Ryan Cobbs says…
RAILROAD CROSS COUNTRY
Remember learning about the Transcontinental Railroad in school and how they drove the golden spike when the two lines, the Central Pacific and the Union Pacific finally met in Promontory Summit, Utah?…
TOTH ON FLOOD PLAIN
In the past year, Franklin County has seen applications for 30 garage and accessory structures, 10 residential additions, and 35 new homes in the unincorporated areas of the county. Thinking about building…
RICHARDS ON INMATE COUNT
The Franklin County jail is losing population of late. Sheriff Jeff Richards addressed Franklin County Commissioners recently and discussed the number of inmates at the jail and says…it’s a good thing… Inmate…
NATIONAL FARMERS MARKET
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, officially kicked off the inaugural Great American Farmers Market, Monday, August 4th on the National Mall with an evening of festivities honoring America’s farmers, freedom, and…
NEW GARNETT HOUSING AUTHORITY
The Garnett Housing Authority has a new director. Crystal Decker has taken the job. Since 2014 she worked as an insurance agent gaining extensive knowledge of insurance coverages, risk management services and…
CITY COMMISSION PREVIEW
The Ottawa City Commission will meet tomorrow night with a very light agenda. The one item on the agenda is a presentation for Reinvestment Housing Incentive District Policy revisions. City Manager, Brian…
OZ MAN DIES IN ACCIDENT
An Osawatomie man died in an accident just after 8:30 yesterday morning, August 4th, in Johnson County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reports that a 2004 Sterling dump truck, driven by 68-year-old Leslie…
BAKER DIGS HISTORY
A Baker University class is looking to preserve some history of the area. In the Museum Studies Archaeological Field School, students go outside the classroom to uncover the past by excavating the…
GOOD YEAR BLIMP IN TOPEKA
Did you see the blimp flying over Ottawa yesterday, August 4th? The Goodyear blimp was spotted by several residents as they were on the highways and byways. The blimp is in Topeka…
THREE RUNING FOR USD 365 SCHOOL BOARD
Three men have announced they are running a write in campaign for the USD 365 School Board. Kevin Calley of Richmond will seek position #4 formerly held by Michael Richards, who did…
TOTH ON SEPTIC SYSTEM
In the past year, Franklin County has seen applications for 30 garage and accessory structures, 10 residential additions, and 35 new homes in the unincorporated areas of the county. Thinking about building…
TWO MEN SENTENCED IN SEX CASES
A man arrested in July of last year for the sexual exploitation of a child, has been sentenced in Franklin county District Court. Jean Ackors had been in jail on charges he…
MASTERSON ON MARIJUANA
One topic that is bound to come up in the next Kansas legislative session is the legalization of marijuana, in some form or another. One candidate for Kansas governor says he doesn’t…
CITY SALES TAX SURVEY
The City of Ottawa is asking for your input on a very important topic. Taxes. However, this tax is a one cent sales tax that was implemented in 2015. A half cent…
PRAIRIE PAWS HIRES VET
It’s been an impactful first week for the newest member of the Prairie Paws Animal Shelter team. The shelter announced on Friday they have hired their first full time veterinarian. Dr. Susan…
MORAN ON CRASH HEARINGS
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran released a statement on the three day investigative hearing into the January 29th mid air collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and an Army Blackhawk helicopter that killed…
TOTH ON WATER SOURCE FOR NEW BUILD
In the past year, Franklin County has seen applications for 30 garage and accessory structures, 10 residential additions, and 35 new homes in the unincorporated areas of the county. Thinking about building…
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT TOMORROW
The Ottawa Police Department National Night Out is tomorrow night, August 5th.. Area first responders will be out in the neighborhoods that registered to have a block party. The block parties will…