OZ MAN FOUND GUILTY
An Osawatomie man accused of inappropriately touching two young girls during a sleepover, was found guilty by a Miami County jury. Twenty-eight year old Matthew Gulley was charged with two counts of…
MULTIPLE INJURIES ON 56 HIGHWAY
Five people were transported to the hospital, including two with serious injuries — following a head-on crash yesterday morning, March 5th, on an icy road in Douglas County. The crash was on…
CAYLOR NAMED KMEA DIRECTOR
The Ottawa City Commission selects representatives to the Kansas Municipal Energy Agency Board twice a year. Directors must live in the city’s electric utility region. Commissioners supported the current Director, Sarah Caylor,…
NEW CANCER DASHBOARD
World Cancer Day was held recently and in celebration, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment has launched its new cancer data dashboard, which enables users to access data on cancer incidence,…
MORE ON PAVILIONS
The locations for the steel pavilions that Garnett received from Overland Park are not set yet. Commissioner Nate Wiehl suggested the proposals be publicized to get public input and possibly come up…
CITY TO STUDY LEVEE SYSTEM
The levy system along the Marais des Cygne River was built in the early 1960’s by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers to protect the city flooding that had plagued them…
SCHMIDT ON TRUMP SPEECH
Congressman Derek Schmidt of Kansas, reacted to President Trump’s joint address to Congress last night, March 4th, saying it was “a parade of common sense”. President Trump’s address was the longest joint…
USDA TO HELP WITH EGGS
Last week, AG Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a $1 billion comprehensive strategy to curb highly pathogenic avian influenza, protect the U. S. poultry industry and lower egg prices. This is in addition…
WIND AND POWER OUTAGES
A high wind warning remains in effect until noon today for Franklin, Anderson, Douglas and Osage Counties, and until 6:00 tonight for Miami and Linn Counties in the KOFO listening area. The…
HAIL STORM
Thunderstorms are capable of producing torrential rain, tornadoes, dangerous lightning and incredible damage. One feature of storms that produces more damage than any other, besides flooding, is hail. Hailstones are formed when…
FREE TREE FROM OTTAWA LIBRARY
Ottawa is designated as a Tree City and from now until March 15th you can get a free tree, courtesy of the Ottawa Library. They have partnered with “Neighborhood Forest” to inspire…
RALLY SET FOR OTTAWA ON SATURDAY
A rally will take place in Ottawa Saturday, March 8th. It’s being tabbed as the “Fire Elon” rally. Organizers say that Kansans and Americans are shocked and angered by thoughtless, reckless slashing…
OTTAWA CITY COMMISSION PREVIEW
The Ottawa City Commission will meet tomorrow, March 5th, and one item on the agenda is a request for approval of the Grand River Dam Authority Power Purchase Agreement Extension, for long…
FRAUD AWARENESS AT KDOL
The Kansas Department of Labor is recognizing the month of March as Fraud Awareness Month, with a focus on the misclassification of workers. KDOL’s Unemployment Insurance Tax/Employer Division is committed to preventing,…
WHERE TO PUT GARNETT PAVILIONS
Anderson County’s Economic Development Director presented five possible locations for the three steel pavilions recently acquired from Overland Park, though Garnett City Commissioners haven’t committed to a firm relocation plan yet. Jessica…
SHERIFF INVESTIGATING WMBRG DEATHS
The Franklin County Sheriff’s department is investigating two deaths in Williamsburg. Yesterday morning, March 3rd, deputies were dispatched to a residence to check on the welfare of the occupants. Upon arrival, the…
NEW CANNABIS STUDY RESULTS
Cannabis is by far the most widely used and abused drug listed on the drug enforcement administration’s Schedule I, which includes drugs with a high potential for abuse. However, results of a…
KIDS BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP FINALE
The Food Network Kids Baking Semifinal and Final aired last night. For 12 year old Piper Lowe of Princeton, the semifinal was spectacular. Tasked with creating housing for animals, Piper rose to…
OTTAWA OFFICER SHOOTS AGGRESSIVE DOG
An Ottawa Police officer was forced to fire his weapon, in self defense, after a dog attacked him. Yesterday afternoon, March 3rd, about 2:00, someone reported an aggressive pitbull running loose in…
NEW CLASS AT PAOLA
A new 3d animation class will be offered at Paola High School. School board members unanimously voted during their meeting recently to approve the new 3d Animation Business class for grades 10-12….