MOORE ON SUN SCREEN AND CANCER
We’ve seen plenty of sunshine and hot weather this summer and now as cooler temperatures arrive, this Labor Day weekend will be a chance for many families to get outdoors. It’s cooler,…
NARCAN MACHINES IN LAWRENCE
A grant that was initially meant to establish one more free narcan vending machine, will now support eight machines around Lawrence, and the first three were installed this week. Lawrence’s homeless solutions…
TAX QUESTION LANGUAGE FINALIZED
The language of the ballot question regarding the renewal of an expiring sales tax in Ottawa has been finalized. At yesterday’s City Commission meeting, August 27th, City Attorney Blaine Finch told commissioners…
PAOLA WATER LINE FUNDING
Paola city leaders are moving forward with plans to use general obligation bonds to pay for three water projects totaling just over a million dollars. The main focus… streambank erosion along Wea…
CORNSTOCK TICKET DEADLINE SUNDAY
With the 20th anniversary of the Cornstock Concert On the Hill coming next month, the Anderson County Corn Festival is reminding everyone of upcoming deadlines regarding ticket prices, vendor participation and camping….
STATE OVERPAYS SCHOOLS
A miscalculation is costing Kansas school districts a total of more than $11 million. During a state legislative budget meeting on Tuesday, August 26th, it was revealed that due to a simple…
ADVENT BACK IN THE BABY BUSINESS
The baby business is back in Ottawa. A huge announcement by AdventHealth Ottawa at the Franklin County Commission meeting this morning. After three years, the labor and delivery services at the local…
ZIP TRIP STILL PAYING OFF
The Fox 4 Zip Trip in Ottawa, held in late July, is still reaping benefits. Ottawa Main Street Director, Sarah Stauffer, says downtown merchants are still telling her they are seeing customers…
AMERICANS DRINKING LESS
Do you drink alcohol? I do like to toss back a cold beer on occasion, or maybe whisky and coke here and there, but, like many of us, I don’t drink nearly…
TAP FEE INCREASE TABLED
The Ottawa City Commission considered adjusting tap fees for water lines leading into housing in town. After a lengthy discussion, with Utilities Director Scott Snethen presenting a financial breakdown showing the city…
OTTAWA POLICE ADD NEW K9
The Ottawa Police Department has announced they are adding a new officer to their ranks…the four legged kind. Ottawa Police are adding a second K-9 officer. Police service dog K-9 Cash has…
LINTNER THIRD IN FLATPICKING
The 44th annual Kansas State Fiddling & Picking Championship brought hundreds of spectators and contestants to downtown Lawrence. Over 3,000 bluegrass and traditional music fans from across the midwest descended upon South…
HOG WILD A HUGE SUCCESS
An incredible fundraiser for local charities was held this past weekend. The 38th Annual Bo’s Hog Wild BBQ, Brew-Fest and Kids-Fest was held on Saturday, August 30th. An incredible list of sponsors…
HUNTING AND FISHING CHANGES
Kansas Wildlife Authorities made several big changes this month to regulations for hunting coyotes with night vision equipment, the special trout season, along with hunting and fishing licenses for older adults. Kansas…
OTTAWA STUDENT A KU MILLENNIUM FELLOW
Out of over 60,000 applicants, twenty six University of Kansas students have been selected for the 2025 Millennium Fellowship, a leadership development program overseen by the Millennium Campus Network in partnership with…
OU FUSION
The City of Ottawa will welcome back Ottawa University students tonight, August 26th, at Legacy Square with an event called “Fusion”. The event introduces the students to the community and local businesses.Fusion…
CITY COMMISSION PREVIEW
The Ottawa City Commission will meet tomorrow afternoon, August 27th, with plenty on the agenda. One item will be to consider a resolution amending the city’s water tap fee schedule to establish…
MY WATER SMELLS AND TASTES LIKE A POOL
Franklin County Rural Water District Number 1 is advising its customers of water possibly tasting like a swimming pool for a little while. The reason? The water comes from the City of…
KELCE SWIFT ENGAGED
As if the Chiefs need anymore attention or distractions… and in case you haven’t heard… and it’s hard to imagine you haven’t… Chiefs star, Travis Kelce and music sensation, Taylor Swift, have…
ROOTS FESTIVAL RECAP
The music was incredible at the 2025 Roots Music Festival in Paola this past weekend. Local sensation Brody Buster gave a rousing concert to the hundreds of fans on hand. This weekend…