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As the heat of the summer grows more intense, Garnett Fire Department Chief Wes Skillman would like to remind people that all burning needs to have a permit. There is no cost…

As we enter the dog days of summer, many us are having trouble sleeping at night and that issue will likely continue into the fall. A possible solution to sleep problems… drink…

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, has announced the termination of the Regional Food Business Centers Program. This pandemic-era, Biden program was created using one-time, temporary funding from congress. Collins says the…

The City of Ottawa recognized one of their own at yesterday’s meeting, July 16th. Greg Morrow was commended for his successful completion of the Emerging Leaders Academy. Publics Works Director DJ Welsh…

The City of Ottawa stopped short of declaring next year’s budget revenue neutral. State statutes says that if at the time of a public hearing, cities can lower the mill rate, but…

The Kansas Manufacturing Council is looking for the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Kansas. Nominations are now open for the competition, that launched in 2020, to promote and elevate Kansas manufacturers and…

Four Kids For Kritters has opened a new cabin for …cats. Eunice Mollett is on a mission to save cats, and now her non-profit rescue operation south of Osawatomie has a new…

A big resurfacing project is coming up in a couple weeks to tell you about. A Kansas Department of Transportation Resurfacing Project on U.S. 59 in Anderson County is scheduled to begin…

If you missed the Ottawa City Band performances this summer, you truly missed out. The Ottawa City Band concluded their Summer Concert Series with a star spangled patriotic show at Forest Park…

At a recent Anderson County Commission meeting, Sheriff Wes McClane discussed the jail, and dispatch 2026 budget requests. The sheriff budget increased roughly $140,000 due to possibly moving to a lease program…

The Franklin County Commission will meet this morning, July 16th, with a full agenda. First, commissioners will hear from EMS Director, Kristi Hilliker to discuss and consider for approval the early implementation…

One topic at this morning’s City Commission meeting concerned the mill levy and if the city is going to exceed the revenue neutral rate in the upcoming budget. Based on what has…

A multi-million dollar nationwide settlement has been settled with eight drug makers that manufactured opioid pills and worsened the nationwide opioid crisis. Kansas stands to receive approximately $5.7 million in settlement funds….

The City of Ottawa is asking for your input on a very important topic. Taxes. However, this tax is a one cent sales tax that was implemented in 2015. A half cent…

The Ottawa Memorial Auditorium was built in 1918 and open its doors in 1921. The city oversees operations, including live performances, special programming, private events and educational initiatives. OMA Director, Tiffany Evans,…

The Ottawa City Commission meets tomorrow morning, July 16th, at City Hall. One of the items on the agenda is rezoning of three lots in the 100 block of South Mulberry Street…

Changes coming next school year to the student handbook that will hold kids who in athletics accountable for being at school on time, on game days. Students found a loophole in the…

It’s not unusual for a truck to strike a bridge in the Kansas City area, but it is a bit unusual in Ottawa. Saturday, a National Guard truck, heading out on maneuvers…

The new school year is only a few weeks away and two of things kids need before heading back this fall are immunization updates and sports physicals. Today, July 14th, is the…

Anderson County took formal control of its public transportation service this month from the appointed board that previously ran it, saying the service’s operation won’t change. County Clerk, Julie Wettstein, says the…