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Remember the giant tree limb that had fallen on a local woman’s porch and was threatening to cause further damage to the house? The tree fell on Rosa Andrew’s house recently and…

When thieves struck Victory Chevrolet on June 15th, crashing through the window at the dealership and stealing a special edition Dodge Challenger and leading police on a chase down I-35, nobody really…

The rainy start didn’t dampen the enthusiasm at the Ottawa Municipal Airport on Saturday, August 23rd, as the Airport Funday was, in fact, a fun day! The day also opened a lot…

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment announced Friday, August 22nd, that the measles outbreak affecting southwest Kansas, has officially ended. Maya Ellington with more: The outbreak began in January. More than…

The stars of one of Ottawa’s biggest concerts every year at the Ottawa Memorial Auditorium is Jeremy McComb. He’s coming back in November, but this time for a very special cause, a…

Do you think you have what it takes to be a star. Have you been told you have the voice of an angel? Are you the next American Idol? If you think…

The City of Garnett has put up a new source of information on the proposed sales tax on its website… simplegarnett.com. That page clearly states that the funds from the tax are…

With summer winding down, parents and kids have entered the ‘back to school’ mode. On top of buying school related items like notebooks, pens, pencils, and erasers and compass…wait do they use…

The City of Garnett looking to fund some big projects with a one cent sale tax, if voters approve it in November. City Manager Travis Wilson included a summary of the proposal…

Law enforcement agencies around the state are warning drivers they will crack down on DUI’s during a Sober Driving Campaign that started this past weekend and will run through Labor Day. The…

Sometimes, being on a city government board can be frustrating and thankless. Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce Director, Ryland Miller, came before the Franklin County Commission Wednesday, August 20th. He had requested…

The Ottawa Police Department will join other police agencies across Kansas in a crackdown aimed at removing impaired drivers from the roadways during ‘You Drink, You Drive, You Lose’, now through Labor…

For the sixth time in 2025, the overall rural mainstreet index sank below growth neutral 50.0, according to the monthly survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of a 10-state region, dependent…

If you are looking forward to the City of Ottawa doing a chip and seal project, you are in luck! The city has announced that they will begin a chip and seal…

Franklin County is part of KCAMP. What’s that, you ask? It’s the Kansas County Association Multiline Pool. It’s an insurance pool made up of Kansas counties, that covers property, casualty and liability….

If you are a big fan of Whataburger and you drive out of your way to find a location, they are inching closer and closer to the Ottawa area. Recently a Whataburger…

A program to help those that are incarcerated get jobs once they are released, received praise at the Ottawa City Commission meeting. The project was launched by Franklin County Sheriff Sergeant Tanner…

Franklin County has an extreme shortage of child care openings. There are 40 kids needing care for every open spot. With the recent closing of the Emerald Center, that need has increased….

School boards in Miami County indicate they are surpassing the revenue neutral rate in their budgets for next year. Paola USD 368’s 2025-2026 budget includes a reduction in the tax rate beyond…

Recently, the Garnett Community Foundation hosted its Generations of Giving Celebration, honoring the generosity that shapes the Garnett Community, while inspiring investments for its future strength. The event was full of energy,…