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It was a split-second decision to run in front of a moving train. As the train barreled toward a car stuck on the track, an off-duty California Deputy Michael Castaneda was behind…

A retired judge from Ottawa has won a prestigious award. Kevin Kimball was presented with the annual Lee Nusser award for Outstanding Magistrate Judge. Kimball served in the 4th Judicial District, which…

Can you be naked in public in Garnett? A couple weeks ago, maybe, but, not anymore. Garnett City Commissioners, last week, stripped bare a non-existent public nudity prohibition by adapting an ordinance…

Lighter mornings and darker evenings are on the way as daylight saving time came to an end this past weekend. Some interesting facts about daylight and car-versus-deer accidents. Researchers say permanent daylight…

October was Fire Prevention and Safety Month for the Ottawa Fire Department. They are in the schools teaching kids about fire safety, promoting other things such as the free smoke alarm program,…

Tonight at the KU men’s basketball game against North Carolina, an ottawa man, Dr. Bud Gollier, will be honored at mid court during a time out in the first half of the…

The City of Ottawa will have a grand celebration tomorrow, November 9th, to honor all the military veterans who have given their time, effort and many, their lives, to keep our great…

In March of 2023, I told you about a study that found the main ingredient in many common cold and flu medications had been found to be worthless, completely ineffective in relieving…

The Franklin County Sheriff’s office has received a grant to upgrade security at the county jail. Franklin County Sheriff ,Jeff Richards, gave the County Commission some details: Richards also announced that an…

An Ottawa man charged with 1st degree murder in the death of Nathan Boggs, west of Princeton last year, has been found guilty of a lesser charge. Forty-one-year-old Timothy Corn was in…

The woman attacked on the Prairie Spirit Trail in Anderson County last month says Porfirio de la Cruz tried to rape her. She says he clotheslined her as she passed by him…

This week was Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, and the Franklin County Commission approved a proclamation to recognize the event. During the proclamation, commissioners learned that Prairie Paws Animal Shelter has achieved a…

The Kansas Supreme Court will hold session in Louisburg one week from today and they have a very special bailiff that night at Louisburg High School. Sherman “Wes” Coles has been selected…

The Franklin County Sheriff’s office has acquired a much needed service to help victims of rape and other forms of sexual abuse. Sheriff Jeff Richards says the service was available in past…

Not all the Republicans won election on election day. U.S. House of representatives 3rd District incumbent Sharice Davids defeated challenger Republican Prashanth Reddy. Davids handily won in Johnson County and a portion…

What could be a sensitive topic was handled by the Ottawa City Commission during its regular meeting. The commission is considering regulations of massage establishments to insure that everything is proper. During…

Vice President Kamala Harris called President Elect Donald Trump yesterday afternoon, November 6th, to concede the election and congratulate him on the victory. In the call, Harris talked about the need for…

A Colony man with an extensive criminal history, will face charges of methamphetamine possession, theft of property and being a felon in possession of a weapon, in connection with two burglaries of…

Brightspeed Corporation may be about to undertake an effort to connect underserved homes in Franklin County to fiber technology. John Idoux, with Brightspeed says his company is already busy upgrading Wellsville. Idoux…

The renovation of Old 50 highway, for all practical purposes, has wrapped up. Franklin County Public Works Director Jeff Welton gave the latest update to the County Commission: Renovating Old 50 highway…