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A discussion on energy sources revealed a bit of news that perhaps many Kansans are not aware of. During a candidate forum at Ottawa Memorial Auditorium, Kansas Senator Caryn Tyson told about…

In a darkened forest of Southern Thailand, scientist stared at a creature in wonder. It was stocky with muscular thighs and as it called out for a mate with a raspy ratchet…

Students in the Ottawa School District will be getting several four day weekends, starting this weekend. Ottawa High Principal Kelly Whitaker explains why the kids are getting the next three Fridays off:…

The Ottawa USD 290 School District is honored to have four Kansas Teacher Of The Year nominees. The first, Cliff McCullough. He runs the Finance Pathway, leading the sports marketing class and…

A Louisburg man is in jail in Osage County after a traffic stop. Forty-one-year-old Travis Ray, of Louisburg was arrested by Osage County Deputies in connection with methamphetamine possession following the traffic…

An apparent rejected boyfriend, who police say shot up his ex-girlfriend’s car near 8th Avenue and Kings Highway in Garnett in 2022 and fired at her new boyfriend’s home while children were…

Yesterday was the annual Pro Life Sunday and the annual Chain For Life was held across the nation , including here in Ottawa. Over 100 people gathered in front the Franklin County…

The Ottawa City Commission is holding a special session today, October 7th. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the commission room modernization project and meet with the designer of that…

The Ottawa Memorial Auditorium has a rich and colorful history. Through the years, floods, fire, funerals, and even murders occured in the building. Many people are known to have shall we say…

Thinking about getting out to the lake to enjoy the beautiful warm weekend coming up. Are you thinking about hitting the water one more time before fall really sets in? Fishing, swimming,…

A historic United States Port strike has been suspended and a tentative agreement was reached on wages. Tens of thousands of U. S. dockworkers had walked off the job early Tuesday morning,…

The Ottawa Memorial Auditorium has a fascinating history. Built over 100 years ago, it has seen floods, funerals, fires, and even a murder. Stories of other worldly activities have haunted the auditorium…

Crimes committed over two years ago in Ottawa finally have an arrest. Ottawa police says 22-year-old Noah Oates of Udall was arrested in connection with crimes that happened on September 16th of…

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is asking Kansans to be alert to the risk of rabies caused by unvaccinated animals. Two cases of rabies have been affirmed in outdoor barn…

An unexploded U. S. bomb from World War II that had been buried at a Japanese airport, exploded Wednesday, causing a large crater in a taxiway and the cancellation of more than…

As 50,000 port workers in the U. S. go on strike, Kansas farmers are concerned. The longshoremen striking in the east and gulf coast ports want a huge pay increase, 77% over…

The Franklin County Maintenance Department is in need of better vehicles and the matter has come before the County Commission. Maintenance Director, Brandon Sands, told commissioners about the ailing vehicles: Commissioners gave…

Creighton University Economist Ernie Goss says if the Longshoreman’s strike that started this week continues for long, it will be a drag on the economy in this area. He says it will…

The Ottawa City Commission issued a proclamation recognizing Fire Prevention Week, as October 6th through the 9th. Ottawa Fire Chief Shawn Dillon noted that over the past 10 years there has been…

Ottawa’s wastewater treatment plant was constructed in 2004 at a coast of $10 million. The project was funded through various grants and a KHDE revolving fund loan, which was replaced and refinanced…