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A very powerful message will be presented to Parents and teens alike at the Ottawa Memorial Auditorium. Libby Davis will be in town to spread her message about the dangers of fentanyl….

The City of Ottawa has recognized this week as Public Service Recognition Week in Honor of those who serve our Nation as federal, state, county and local government officials. An honor given…

Ottawa High School has announced the 2025 Wall Of Honor inductees…three very distinguished alum of Ottawa High School. First, from the Class of 1950, Richard, “Dick” Martin, who had an incredible coaching…

Homelessness in the ottawa area is on the increase. At the same time, Ottawa and the surrounding area has a housing shortage. So, if someone that is currently unhoused is able to…

Miami County is in need of General Transportation. Lakemary Center General Public Transportation Service closes their operation June 30th. A lot of older residents in Miami County rely on the transportation service…

Miami County Attorney Kenton Harding encouraged the Louisburg USD 416 School Board to table its approval a week earlier of a 10-year, $4.8 million lease-purchase agreement for the construction of a high…

Kansas Insurance Commissioner, Vicki Schmidt, released data on the amount paid by insurance companies for Kansas storm damage claims in 2024. In 2024, reported storm claims totaled 56,778 and the amount paid…

The USDA has announced it will release $1 billion in emergency livestock relief program payments ahead of schedule. These payments are intended for livestock producers who experienced grazing losses due to drought…

The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce held a Chamber Coffee this morning at Country Financial at 215 South Main Street. Ottawa native, Steve Savage, who started the business in Overland Park, has…

The Garnett Chamber of Commerce joined ECKAN in celebrating the grand opening of its new building at 1004 S. Hayes Street in Garnett. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to mark this exciting…

The Franklin County Emergency Medical Service, or EMS, runs a huge number of calls every year, from sick calls, to falls, accidents, transfers, and much more. EMS Director, Christi Hilliker, says last…

So, you are finally planning on remodeling that basement, maybe adding a garage, you are in the renovation mode! Man, it sure would be nice to save a few bucks. Do you…

We all know that Franklin County needs a lot of new housing, and Franklin County Development Council Director, Paul Bean, knows the importance of attracting contractors to the area to build new…

The Kansas Department of Corrections is searching for an escaped inmate. Thirty six-year-old Anthony Mansfield did not return to the Johnson County Department of Corrections Adult Residential Center or report to his…

Having possession of vital documents is essential in today’s world. One of those may be your birth certificate. Have you lost yours? How did you get a copy for your files? The…

Early voting has begun for the Osawatomie USD 367 proposed $10.5 million school bond. The actual special election will take place Tuesday, June 3rd, but you can cast your ballot early if…

Summertime can be an issue for some families in the area. A lot of time to kill for the kids and, in some cases, a huge bump in food costs to feed…

Summertime can be an issue for some families in the area. A lot of time to kill for the kids and in some cases, a huge bump in food costs to feed…

Labor Day marked the beginning of the 100 deadliest days. That’s the period starting Memorial Day when teen deaths from car wrecks have historically spiked. Researchers say the summer time is much…

More states are removing unhealthy foods from food stamp benefits. Recently, U. S. Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins, signed waivers to amend the statutory definition of food for purchase for SNAP in…