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This morning, December 19th, at 7:14, Franklin County Emergency Communications received a report of a threat at Sacred Heart School and Church in Ottawa. Ottawa Police officers were dispatched to the scene…

The City of Ottawa received an update from Lightfield Energy at this week’s meet and had some good news. The company, despite some delays, still plans on constructing a data center at…

The Ottawa Police Department has recently received reports of scams involving bitcoin and gift card payments. Common scams include fake rental listings on facebook marketplace and phone calls claiming you missed jury…

Did you know that Kansas farmers and ranchers are directly responsible for millions of people having a Merry Christmas and happy holidays? Think about it. So many things we use during the…

The Ottawa Library revealed the 2026 “O-Town Reads” book recently and the book is the Midnight Library, by Matt Haig. It’s a novel about a woman named Nora Reed, who finds herself…

Next year marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks that forever shaped our country in different light . The Kansas State Fair opens September 11th next year and will hold…

Despite the City of Ottawa cutting funding to the Franklin County Development Council, they say they remain committed to prioritize existing industry, and stand behind Executive Director Paul Bean and recognizes his…

The Ottawa City Commission named an Interim City Manager at yesterday’s meeting, December 17th. City Attorney Blaine Finch agreed to act as city manager until the commission decides on another: Finch has…

The Franklin County Development Council has reacted to the City of Ottawa not extending funding after December 31st. In a media release, they say they are still evaluating which responsibilities will shift…

You may have noticed a sign at 15th and Ash yesterday, December 17th, that had two very direct messages, one on each side. One message containing a derogatory word, but in essence,…

Want to support an area business that supports our troops and veterans? Pleasant Ridge Christmas Tree Farm in Rantoul, participates in program called “Trees For Troops”, donating trees to military bases across…

A Kansas CBD shop owner has sued Attorney General Chris Kobach and KBI Director Tony Mattivi over the state wide marijuana enforcement operation conducted by the KBI and Attorney General’s office recently….

Closing a school is hard on everyone. The students, parents, teachers and the district. With the proposed closing of Greeley Elementary by USD 365, the district says they are looking at declining…

Needing that unique, homemade gift for Christmas? Maybe you just want to pamper yourself a bit. You have that chance tonight in Downtown Ottawa. The Ottawa Main Street Association is sponsoring a…

The Miami county Health Department is promoting themselves and the services they offer to the county. It’s not just about flu and immunizations shots and baby services. There are family programs, emergency…

Unemployment in Kansas is holding steady at just under 4%, officials announced. Preliminary estimates reported by the Kansas Department of Labor and the Bureau of Labor Statistics show a seasonally adjusted unemployment…

Yesterday, December 16th, was the 81st anniversary of the start of the Battle of the Bulge in Belgium. A ceremony was held at the Battle of the Bulge Memorial in Bastogne and…

The Ottawa City Commission approved the replacement of all the ceiling tiles in City Hall and the installation of a new lighting system to go along with the replacement of the heating…

USD 290 has experienced declining enrollment for several years and that has led to moving the middle school to two classes in each core area, instead of three, and shifting Garfield from…

The City of Ottawa is looking for a few good people. People that would like to move to Ottawa, and, the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce has a program that provides incentives…