News Blog

We have all heard of the repair work being done at Cedar Valley Reservoir, but, have you wondered exactly what they are doing? The rains this spring have been heavy, about 14…

An ATV accident has put a Princeton man in the hospital. Monday evening, June 3rd, just after 6:30, 27-year-old Alex Shrimpton, of Princeton, was driving a Polaris Ranger in the 2700 block…

A man from Pomona and a man from Quenemo have been arrested on drug charges. An Osage County Sheriff’s office deputy and K-9 unit conducted a traffic stop at 213th and South…

Kansas lawmakers will be back in session on June 18th, for what was supposed to be a time to develop a tax plan that would sooth Governor Kelly and lawmakers alike. However,…

The Fourth Judicial District Community Corrections Department is the recipient of some good news. Community Corrections Director, Dustin Browning broke the news to the Franklin County Commission. Browning also announced that Taylor…

John Brown Museum State Historic site in Osawatomie will participate in the 2024 Kansas Tourism Sunflower Summer Program. It is an internationally recognized stronghold of Kansas’ critical role in America’s Pre-Civil War…

As of noon, June 3rd, the Kansas House Democrats have candidates in 92 Districts filed to run for State Representative. This is more than another election in recent history. House Democratic Leader…

There are two opportunities in Ottawa to meet with representatives from Sharice Davids office. If you’re having issues with the Federal Government, if you need assistance with anything from a stalled tax…

USD 367 Osawatomie has hired the new principal at Trojan Elementary. Therese Crink Edgecomb will take over leadership of the school. Next year will mark her 21st year in education, earning degrees…

AdventHealth Ottawa volunteers were honored recently. The volunteer program also celebrated 90 years of service to the hospital. Advent says they believe volunteers, past and present, are, and should be, very proud…

Registration is now open for an event that will partner kids with firefighters. Fishing’s Future and the Ottawa Fire Department are excited to announce that after a five year hiatus, Fishing With…

There are plenty of jobs available in the Ottawa and Franklin County area, but with the unemployment rate at only 2.7%, Franklin County Development Council Director Paul Bean says we just simply…

The city of Ottawa respects the tradition of leaving decorations on gravesites for Memorial Day; however, according to Municipal Code… “the cemetery staff will remove and dispose of all decorations left outside…

Early yesterday morning,June 3rd, just before 12:30 Ottawa Police officers were dispatched to a residence in the 800 block of South Burrough Street for a report of shots fired into a residence….

The only existing boardwalk in the Haskell Wetlands was vandalized this past week. The destruction was discovered Thursday morning, May 30th. Many of the boards had been ripped off and placed back…

The Ottawa School Board has before it, a proposal submitted by a media company to livestream some Ottawa athletic events. During the regular School Board Meeting, School Superintendent Dr. Ryan Cobbs responded…

U.S. Senator, Jerry Moran, ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and related agencies – delivered opening remarks during a hearing to review the president’s 2025 budget request…

Friday, May 31st, the Kansas Supreme Court upheld the integrity of Kansas elections. With the court win, Kansas will continue to have some of the safest and most secure elections in the…

The Anderson County “Dogs” youth trap shooting team, is taking careful aim on the Kansas State Shoot in Sedgwick near Wichita the weekend of June 15th thru the 16th, and they’re hoping…

The City of Ottawa is working on the budget for the next fiscal year and, as might be expected, many things are going up. During the regular City Commission Meeting, Ottawa Mayor,…