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Today marks the 83rd anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. President Franklin Roosevelt spoke to congress the following day: In the attack, over 4,000 U. S. soldiers were either killed…

The FBI issued a warning to iphone and android users to stop sending text messages to each other. An unprecedented cyberattack by China, which Microsoft nicknamed ‘salt typhoon,’ is believed to potentially…

The City of Garnett is taking the plunge for major repairs of and possible replacement of the municipal swimming pool. The commission plans to repair the current pool with a new filter…

It is the world’s rarest whale, with only seven of its kind ever spotted, but none have ever been seen alive, and none ever studied…until this week. Scientist from around the world…

Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson’s ask for unity and civility turned into a warning Monday, December 2nd, as he retained his title in an unopposed leadership election at the Kansas Statehouse. As…

The Miami County Sheriff’s office said Thursday, December 5th, that a Spring Hill, Kansas, teenager remains in custody in connection with the death of another teenager. Undersheriff Matthew Kelly says that the…

At the close of Wednesday’s Ottawa City Commission Meeting, December 4th, City Manager Brian Silcott, gave an update to commissioners on the search for staff to maintain the city golf course once…

The Ottawa City Commission has approved an ordinance adopting international existing building codes without any added amendments. The action was in response to objections raised by some businesses downtown, particularly in the…

As the Ottawa City Commission puts the final touches on what they call a “camping policy”, Ottawa Police Chief Adam Weingartner addressed the commission and told of how, in the past few…

There are a lot of animals you can get away with jumping on. A polar bear? Not likely one you are thinking of. A man is recovering after he leapt onto a…

It’s that time of year. Time to buy a Christmas tree. Let’s get a real one this year, ok, dad? Sure honey, why not? Off to the tree farm you go with…

Kansas biologists are monitoring reports of wild migrating birds being found dead in multiple parts of the state this month. Shane Hesting, Wildlife Disease Program Coordinator with the Kansas Department of Wildlife…

Kansans will soon be able to start claiming 2025 permits for camping options at the state’s parks later this month. Kansans can start buying annual park permits and reserving campsites on Dec….

Kansans who are looking for new employment are encouraged to take a look at an upcoming job fair open to all state residents. Kansas Works is holding a virtual job fair from…

If you like model trains, you need to head to the Garnett Library. The library has once again filled its display case with historical model trains from the Mike Canavan and Skip…

The Ottawa City Commission has received an annual Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund donation. Ottawa Mayor Mike Skidmore talked about the $2,000 donation: The donation is an annual ritual at Christmas time.

The year 2026 could pose an interesting opportunity for the Franklin County Historical Society. Society Director Diana Staresinic-Deane says the World Cup could bring in a lot of extra traffic. Staresinic-Deane says…

The Miami County Sheriff’s office is investigating the death of a juvenile in the 22800 block of Lewis Drive. Authorities responded just before 3:00 yesterday morning, December 4th, to the scene in…

A life saved by smoke alarm. The Ottawa Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 200 block of South Maple Street yesterday morning December 4th. The homeowner, Brett Staneslow says…

The Franklin County Farm Bureau does many things and carries out education programs across many schools and grade levels throughout the year. One of the most popular and long-standing programs is called…