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The Biden Administration has issued an emergency waiver for summer sales of E15 products — gasoline blended with 10.5% to 15% ethanol — during the summer, through the use of an emergency…

In her Weekly Legislative Update, Kansas Senator Caryn Tyson says there were many pieces of legislation passed out of both houses during the session and many have been signed into law by…

Kansas Game Wardens say two people are under arrest in connection to another poaching case in Miami County. Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks game wardens say in a social media post,…

U. S. Senator Jerry Moran spoke on the Senate Floor before voting to support the National Security Supplemental Legislation. Moran told the Senate that as Iran attacks Israel, Russia attacks Ukraine and…

It’s been a couple days since the Franklin County Sheriff’s office was involved in a chase that saw a suspect shoot at the pursuing deputy. Law enforcement everywhere are to be commended…

What Three Words could save your life in the event of an emergency in an area you are not familiar with. A group of people mapped the entire world using words. Using…

A new gold rush could be on, but this time, it is an unforgiving place. Mount Erebus recently erupted and it is spewing real gold dust at a rate of about 80…

Monday, April 22nd was Earth Day. This year’s theme is Planet versus Plastics. The Earth Day organization is calling for an end of plastics for the sake of human and planetary health,…

The Kansas Legislature was able to pass a fairly significant tax relief bill this session. It sits on the Governor’s desk awaiting her signature, or her veto. Kelly has indicated she would…

Two Osawatomie firefighters recently suffered minor injuries when a firefighter fell through a floor while battling a house fire near Fontana. Firefighters from Osawatomie, Fontana, Paola and Louisburg were dispatched to a…

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is signing off on four bills Friday April 26th, dealing with education, foster care and more. House Substitute for Senate Bill 73 requires school district enrollment to be…

The Ottawa Fire Department has a new Chief and Assistant Chief. Shawn Dillon, who has been serving as Interim Chief, was announced as the new Fire Chief yesterday, April 22nd and long…

The city of Ottawa is always planning on a growing population, but sometimes it comes in erratic patterns. Ottawa Planning Commission ChairCal Lantis says there were big expectations 20 years ago: City…

The Franklin county Commission spent considerable time listening to a report from Community Corrections Director Dustin Browning during a Study Session recently . Browning says those clients placed on probation successfully completing…

Two Osawatomie firefighters recently suffered minor injuries when a firefighter fell through a floor while battling a house fire near Fontana. Firefighters from Osawatomie, Fontana, Paola and Louisburg were dispatched to a…

Every year, 12 Kansas graduating seniors, who are football letter-winners are recognized at the Coach Bill Snyder Family Sunflower Chapter of the National Football Foundation Awards Dinner. One of the winners this…

Beer on tap, for many, there is nothing better than an ice cold beer in a frosty glass. Now, thanks to Governor Kelly signing House Bill 24-21, local been makers, such as…

Ottawa City Commissioners recognized all community action groups within the city of Ottawa by Proclamation. Commissioner Sarah Caylor read from the Proclamation, which declared May as Community Action Month in Ottawa: Teresia…

There appears to be a little tension between Ottawa city staff and the City Commission on how fast to move on building a new city swimming pool. After hearing that studies on…

Today is Earth Day. Since 1970, millions of people worldwide have gathered to push for environmental changes to protect the earth. The first earth day in 1970 led to the passage of…