GOSS ON ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE
In his November Mid-America Business Conditions Index Survey of Supply Managers, Creighton University Economist Ernie Goss, says the overall economic index has fallen below growth neutral for a sixth time this year….
NEW SENIOR HUNTING FISHING LICENSES
Following a sudden halt to the sale of certain hunting permits for the elderly, Kansas Wildlife Authorities are thinking twice about offering other choices for this age group. In October the Kansas…
STATE TREASURERS ARE CONCERNED
Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson joined 36 other state financial officers from 28 states in sending a letter to each member of congress urging them to develop and implement a long-term plan…
FATALITY ACCIDENT SATURDAY
The brief but fierce snowstorm that came through the area Saturday, November 30th, took its toll and claimed the life of a Shawnee man. Saturday morning, just before 11:00, the Franklin County…
COLD SHELTER OPEN TONIGHT
The Emergency Cold Shelter in Ottawa WILL be open tonight, Monday, December 2nd. The Franklin County Coalition to End Homelessness, in conjunction with several other organizations, have rallied to provide an emergency…
BROWN ON CRESTVIEW SALE
The sale of the former Crestview Nursing Home property is gathering steam. Franklin County Administrator Derek Brown says information is about to be published for possible buyers. Brown says terms of any…
DUST CONTROL UP FOR ANOTHER TRY
The Overland Park chemical company that no-showed Anderson County dust control customers the summer of 2023 wants a second chance. Greg Stiles with Scottwood Industries told commissioners the company ran into difficulties…
COLD SHELTER INFO
The Franklin County Coalition to End Homelessness, in conjunction with several other organizations, have rallied to provide an emergency shelter from the cold for those who are homeless, or in need of…
FENTANYL DEALER GUILT THANKS TO MICO ASSIST
The Miami County Sheriff’s office had a role in the arrest and conviction of a major fentanyl dealer in Missouri. Twenty-four year old Tiger Dragoo was convicted in October of being responsible…
STAUFFER ON PAY IT FORWARD
The Ottawa Main Street Association is doing a pay-it-forward program as part of its Christmas events. Association Director, Sara Stauffer, says it all helps support Downtown Main Street: So. when you are…
SEXTORTION COM PER
Sextortion is generally defined as when a young person is convinced to send a nude photo to an unknown criminal who poses as a friend…….and then demands they pay hundreds of dollars…
LOUISBURG SHOOTING
A man in Louisburg drove himself to the fire department Wednesday seeking medical attention for a gunshot wound. The Louisburg Police Department says the man arrived at the fire department just after…
SILCOTT ON HEATER SAFETY
Winter is almost here and with very cold temperatures forecast over the next several night, many people are going to turn to space heaters to stay warm in their homes. With that…
MILLER ON LIGHTING
Christmas spirit arrives in Ottawa today as the annual lighting of downtown Ottawa and the Whoville Holidays Christmas Parade takes place. There are a lot of activities leading up to the lighting…
STORM DISASTER LOANS
Remember the big storms that swept through the area on May 19th? Emergency loans are available to help Kansans who had losses from those storms last spring. Last week, the Federal Emergency…
SHOP SMALL AND LOCAL
Keeping your holiday shopping in town is very important to the small businesses in Ottawa. It brings awareness to local businesses who rely on local traffic to keep them going throughout the…
HISTORY OF AG AND RADIO
We all know how important radio is in broadcasting all kinds of information to rural America. From storm reports, local news and sports, ag conditions and grain prices, and so much more….
SHELTER OPENED LAST NIGHT
The Blessing Box and the Franklin County Coalition to End Homelessness opened their Emergency Cold Shelter for the first time last night, November 28th. The shelter is open on nights where the…
SMALL BUSINESS GOAT
Today, November 30th, is Small Business Saturday, a day created to bring awareness to local small businesses who rely on local traffic to keep them going throughout the year. Julie Riggins of…
STAUFFER ON HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
There are a lot of activities going on in Downtown Ottawa tomorrow, November 30th. First, it’s Small Business Saturday. Shopping your local small businesses really does boost our economy and keeps the…