News Blog

The Franklin County Commission has a seat open in the upcoming election. Third District Commissioner Roy Dunn has announced he will not seek reelection. Three candidates have filed for the sear. One…

Just after 7:00 yesterday morning, July 19th, the Osage County Sheriff’s Department was called to a report of a fuel truck on fire at mile post 120 on 75 highway. Upon arrival…

Dirt is flying as Old 50 Highway undergoes the long- awaited renovation. Franklin County Public Works Director Jeff Welton gave the latest update to the County Commission: Welton says work is in…

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…

Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the 3000 block of Allen Road just after noon on Wednesday, July 17th, on the report of an injury accident. Upon arrival they found a…

Donald Trump has officially accepted the Republican nomination for president, delivering the longest acceptance speech in Republican National Convention history. ABC’s Daria Albinger: The Democratic National Convention will be held August 19th…

Franklin County has already announced its intention to exceed the revenue neutral rate in the new budgetary year, but it should surprise no one. County Commissioner Roy Dunn says changing circumstances, cause…

There’s the loch ness monster in Scotland. The yeti in the Himalayas, the abominable snowman in Alaska, the chupacabra in Mexico, but, in Tasmania, they claim a creature that indisputably existed, the…

Major changes are coming to the A.C.T. College Admissions Exam in the spring, that actually makes it easier, due in part because students scores have dropped for six straight years . Science…

A short video produced by the City of Ottawa IT Department may help clarify to some people which Ottawa they’re looking for. Ottawa City Manager Brian Silcott played the video during the regular…

The Ottawa City Commission has stated their intention to exceed the revenue neutral rate in upcoming budget decisions. Before taking a vote, Commissioner Eric Crowley had a last minute objection: After further…

President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 while traveling Wednesday, July 17th, in Las Vegas and is experiencing “mild symptoms, the White House said. Biden will retreat to his home in Delaware,…

The Republican National Convention continued last night and a host of speakers graced the stage, including a new generation of supporters. ABC’s Dave Packer with more: Former President Donald Trump expected to…

Prairie Paws Animal Shelter, less than a year after taking over the Manhattan Animal Shelter, is growing again. On Wednesday, the Emporia City Commission agreed to execute a 3 year agreement with…

While there has been some controversy over aspects of the Ottawa School District’s sex education part of the health curriculum for the upcoming school year, some hot button issues will not be…

President Joe Biden is approving of Kansas Governor Laura Kelly’s request for help in the aftermath of severe weather damage that hit the state earlier this year. The approval for Kelly’s request…

Normally we talk about romance scams close to Valentine’s Day, but they happen year round. Lately, there has been a huge uptick in such scams. The FBI says a criminal adopts a…

Franklin County Sheriff Jeff Richards is always reaching out in an effort to learn new developments in law enforcement. Richards gave an update to the County Commission on some of the newest…

A Carthage, Missouri woman has been charged with helping her son cover-up and evade authorities in her daughter-in-law’s murder in Miami County. Joplin’s KODE tv’s Abigael Killinger with more: Her son, Macias,…

A ceremonial ribbon cutting was held Wednesday afternoon, July 17th, on the steps of the Franklin County Courthouse, celebrating KwiKom’s designation of Ottawa as their first “Gigabit City”, following the successful deployment…