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Preliminary estimates reported by the Kansas Department of Labor and the Bureau of Labor Statistics show a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 3.8% in May. This is unchanged from April and an…

The City of Westphalia has establish a municipal court to put some enforcement authority behind city ordinances aimed at cleaning up city nuisances and health risks in the city. Mayor Drake Dieker…

The Franklin County Public Works Department was the recipient of five brand spankin’ new dump trucks a couple weeks ago. So, what do you do with the old trucks? They had six…

The Franklin County Commission meets this morning, June 25th, and they have a light schedule. First commissioners will hear from Community Corrections Director, Dustin Browning. He will ask the board to purchase…

School is out and it’s fun, fun, fun in the sun, sun, sun. Teacher get the summer off, kids are driving their parents crazy, but, it’s hot outside and everyone at school…

Summer is a good time to do a lot of things, but fire prevention training is important year round. The Ottawa Fire Department has several programs you may not know about that…

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is in need of three new vehicles. Sheriff Jeff Richards says there are issues with two of the vehicles. He talked to commissioners about getting three new…

One of the City of Ottawa’s community partners is the Elizabeth Layton Center. At a presentation last week, where commissioner head from various partners, a representative of the ELC told the commission…

Kansas Republicans are fighting to change who sits on the state’s highest court. Next year you can decide on whether that decision should be left to the people. Right now, when a…

The Kansas Department of Transportation is warning about a new scam circulating via text message. The texts falsely claim to be from KDOT and demand payment for outstanding traffic tickets. The messages…

With the heat rising outside and temperatures inside our houses keeping our air conditioners running almost constantly, there are some things you can do to help keep your house cool and not…

The Kansas State Fire Marshal wants to remind Kansans that the 2025 consumer fireworks season officially began Friday and ends on Sunday, July 7th. According to a release from the State Fire…

Anderson County Commissioners have withheld a payment of over $32,000 to the Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center as conflict and criticism of the six county regional center’s huge executive payroll continue. The…

Miami County Election volunteers will be able to use 30 new electronic polling pads to check-in voters, thanks to a $37,600 purchase approved by the Miami County Commission. Miami County Clerk, Laura…

Could Ottawa be getting more grant money to help building downtown apartments? Last week, Ottawa Main Street Director, Sarah Stauffer, was presenting to the Ottawa City Commission about funding for her organization…

One person died in an accident just before 8:30 Saturday night in Osage County. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2007 Chevy Silverado driven by 27-year-old Louis Madden of Waverly, was…

The deadline to file to run for office in the upcoming election past several weeks ago. Several races around the area have several candidates vying for positions. Franklin County Clerk Janet Paddock…

Another high speed chase in Miami County. The incident began shortly after midnight Saturday, June 21st, when an officer from the Osawatomie Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop for speeding,…

In the wake of recent tragic events in and around Anderson County, Anderson County Sheriff Wes McClain recognized the 10-33 Foundation on his weekly Team Work Tuesday social media post. The 10-33…

Miami County Sheriff Deputies were busy over the weekend. Just before 4:00 Sunday morning, June 22nd the Sheriff’s office received a report of a vehicle theft and serious injury near 69 Highway…