PLANNING COMMISSION LOOKS AT COMP PLAN
The Ottawa Planning Commission spent time going over the city’s Comprehensive Plan. City Planner, Zach Martin, went over the general premise of the plan and addressed concerns to commissioners. He says they…
WEST FRANKLIN SUMMER READ
Today is the last day of school in West Franklin District, but, the elementary teachers are already looking forward to next year and keeping the kids fresh. New principal at West Franklin…
RUN FOR THE WALL
Yesterday, May 19th, the Topeka Service Area on the Kansas Turnpike was host to hundreds of motorcyclists traveling through Kansas from Ontario, Canada to Washington D.C. for the annual Run For the…
REVIEW BOARD REVERSES PAROLE DECISION
The Kansas State Troopers Association is expressing its deep appreciation to the Kansas Prisoner Review Board for reversing its decision to grant parole to Jimmie Nelms, the man convicted of the cold-blooded…
TORNADO DAMAGE IN GRINNELL
Severe weather caused havoc in western Kansas last night, May 19th, as several tornadoes tore across the state, including one that hit the city of Grinnell, causing severe damage. The storm moved…
Legislative Update by State Senator Caryn Tyson
May 19, 2025 Kansas Supreme Court Justice Wilson has resigned. You will get to see how broken the current system is for selecting a replacement. It has been reported that 15 people have…
MENTAL HEALTH MONTH
Mental health continues to be a growing concern in the United States and this area is not immune. Stressors in today’s world are growing for adults and kids alike. It doesn’t matter…
BAKER COMMENCEMENT ON SUNDAY
Baker University will hold their commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 18th. The featured speaker at the ceremony will be Class of 1973 Skip Kalb. A Baldwin City native, former student-athlete, and proud…
LAWRENCE CAR BOOTS
If you have multiple parking tickets in Lawrence, they are getting ready to crack down on you. The city will begin putting parking boots on cars, owned by people with three or…
TRAIL IMPROVEMENT OPENING
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks announced the completion and opening of a newly improved section of the Flint Hills Trail State Park. The 2.3-mile segment, located between Louisiana Terrace and…
SPLASH PAD OPEN
Just when you were wondering if the splash pad in City Park was fixed… and better yet… when’s the dang thing gonna open? … BOOM! The City of Ottawa has announced that…
COURT RULE AGAINST PFIZER
Kansas Attorney General, Kris Kobach, says a federal judge has granted the State of Kansas’ motion to remand its false advertising lawsuit against Pfizer back to state court. In June of 2024,…
OTTAWA ON FOX 4 ZIP TRIP
The City of Ottawa has been selected as one of two cities in Kansas to be part of the Fox 4 Zip Trips. Crews will be in town from Fox 4 to…
OTTAWA POLICE AWARDS 3
As part of National Police Week, the Ottawa Police Department held their annual awards ceremony recently. Two officers received commendations for their efforts. Employee commendations are given to recognize performance that significantly…
ANCO DEER SALVAGE
The Anderson County Sheriffs office is doing what it can to help those in need of food… particularly meat. Anderson County Sheriff, Wess McCain, has announced they are changing their deer salvage…
OZ MAN SENTENCED TO LIFE
An Osawatomie man, accused of inappropriately touching two girls, ages 8 and 9, during a sleepover, has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty by a Miami County jury…
BLACK OUT PLATES COMING
Kansas drivers will soon be able to start buying sleek new ‘blackout-style’ license plates this summer. The Kansas Department of Revenue announced that blackout-style license plates will be available for purchase starting…
MORAN ON POLICE WEEK
During National Police Week, U. S. Senator Jerry Moran – Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies – spoke on the Senate Floor to honor…
MEADOR ON COURTHOUSE REPAIRS
You might see some bucket trucks and or scaffolding set up at the Franklin County Courthouse soon. The county has hired a company to inspect damage to the historic building. County Commissioner…
COLYER TO RUN FOR KS GOVERNOR
Republican Jeff Colyer, who led Kansas as the state’s 47th Governor for about a year after serving as Sam Brownback’s Lieutenant Governor for seven years, has announced his intention to run for…