NEW PARKINSON’S DRUG HAS KU CONNECTION
A new drug therapy for parkinson’s disease, called Vyalev, holds promise to improve life for the estimated 1 million Americans living with the progressive neurological condition. One of it’s inventors is University…
BEAN ON BUSINESS CLOSURES
There was some sad news revealed during the annual gathering of the Franklin County Development Council. FCDC Director Paul Bean says two local businesses are closing: Bean says Midwest Cabinets did a…
WEINGARTNER ON CAMPING ORDINANCE
The proposed City of Ottawa Camping Ordinance has a stipulation of someone having to move within 24 hours after being contacted by the police. Many are concerned about how that is going…
CAN YOU SHOOT DOWN A DRONE?
Drones. Cool technology, but lately they have received some bad publicity. Large drones have been seen hovering over areas in New Jersey and around the country. A couple weeks ago, we had…
RIGGINS…..WHERE?
Last week, the Ottawa City Commission tabled a proposed Camping Ordinance until Wednesday’s meeting, December 18th. The ordinance is aimed at keeping people from camping in public areas, such as parks, city…
MICO FATALITY
An accident in Miami County injured one man and killed another man. Friday night, December 13th, about 8:20, the Paola Police Department responded to a call in the 600 block of East…
BATTERY FIRE DANGER
Fire department officials are now warning about the potential dangers of lithium-ion batteries ahead of Christmas so people can take precautions when giving and receiving gifts that may use the batteries for…
HOLIDAY SPENDING
Strapped for cash. Maybe not able to buy gifts for the extended family this year? Don’t hesitate to talk with family about gifts. This is a gift-giving time of year and K-State…
WILPER ARGUES SENTENCE
The special prosecutor handling the child molestation case against Joseph Wilper, contested requests by the defense for concurrent sentencing on the six felony sex offenses Wilper was convicted of in October, saying…
OSAGE COUNTY GRINCH
The Osage County Sheriff’s office had a huge save recently. They actually may have saved Christmas. Deputies captured the Grinch who was stealing toys meant for kids in need. The toys, collected…
FREE COATS AND CHILI
Winter is coming on quickly and a good coat is important to not only staying warm when you are outside, but also staying healthy. Good food, like chili, is also essential in…
RUDOLPH ORIGINS
Most people know Rudolph through the Gene Autry song and the animated version of the story, but before the hit song and cartoon, there was the children’s booklet that inspired them. In…
PARASKEVIDEKATRIAPHOBIA FRIDAY THE 13TH
Everyone has a fear or a phobia… arachnophobia, fear of spiders…coulrophobia, fear of clowns…dentophobia, fear of dentists, pyrophobia, fear of fire…zuigerphobia, fear of vacuum cleaners, hmmm. Then there is paraskevidekatriaphobia, or, triskaidekaphobia,…
WEINGARTNER ON HOUSE WATCH
Christmas time is near and with all the festivities, many people will be thinking it’s time for Christmas vacation. No Not that Christmas Vacation. If your family is planning to be gone…
MICO TEEN CHARGED WITH MURDER
The 16-year-old Spring Hill boy, in custody in connection with the death of a 15-year-old boy in rural Miami County last week, has been charged with murder. The Miami County Sheriff’s Office…
SOMMER ON CITY COMMISSION ROOM
The Ottawa City Commission has approved hiring a contractor for the remodeling of the City Commission Chambers. Information Technology Director, Paul Sommer, gave some details: The commission chose Loyd Builders who will…
ELLSWORTH ON HASTY EXPANSION
The Ottawa City Commission has approved the issuance of Industrial Revenue Bonds to help with the expansion of Hasty Awards. Financial Advisor, Tyler Ellsworth gave some background of the project. The commission…
ALLEN ON BECOMING MAYOR
The City of Ottawa has a new mayor. She is Emily Allen, who has been on the City Commission for a number of years. After being sworn in at the regular City…
TREES FOR TROOPS
A local Christmas Tree Farm is doing what it can to help brighten Christmas for military families. Pleasant Ridge Christmas Tree Farm in Rantoul participates in program called “Trees For Troops”, donating…
STOTTLEMIRE ON KAC CONVENTION
Franklin County Commissioners recently attended the Kansas Association of Counties convention. Commissioner Don Stottlemire says it was quite educational. Stottlemire says being able to talk to county government experts helps in understanding…