WELTON WITH OLD 50 IMPROVEMENT UPDATE
Work on the Old 50 Highway Improvement Project is nearly complete. Franklin County Public Works Director Jeff Welton gave an encouraging update to the county commission: If you haven’t had the chance…
MICO ROAD PROJECTS
Miami County Commissioners are mapping out road and bridge projects that would be prioritized if voters renew a quarter-cent sales tax in the November 5th general election. Many local residents learned more…
MICO JEFFERSON HIGHWAY
Over three dozen military vehicles passed through Miami County Sunday, October 13th. These were special historic vehicles. Members of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association are traveling 2,500 miles on the historic Jefferson…
COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
The Franklin County Commission recognized October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, saying that domestic violence is one of the most underreported crimes in America. County Clerk Janet Paddock presented some staggering statistics:…
WELLSVILLE HOUSE FIRE
Wellsville firefighters responded to a house fire in the area of Hunt Avenue and West 3rd Terrace last night, October 18th. Social media reports that there were seven fire trucks from different…
SHARICE DAVIDS COM PER
A big election coming up. One seat up for grabs is the Kansas 3rd District Representative position. Last week, we heard from challenger Republican Prashanth Reddy. This week, we hear from incumbent…
FREE NCCC CLASSES IN OTTAWA
Neosho County Community College has a unique opportunity for residents of Franklin and Anderson County who are 62 and older. They are offering free classes. The course lineup is unique. Neosho County…
SHRINKFLATION
Shrinkflation…hear of it? If not, you are experiencing it everyday. Defined as the practice of reducing a products amount or volume while continuing to offer it at the same price or higher….
DAVIDS ON FARM BILL
Kansas farmers face all kinds of challenges, volatile markets, drought, flooding, severe storm damage and much more. With a new farm bill still not in place, Kansas 3rd District Representative Sharice Davids,…
FIRE SAFETY CLOSED DOOR
This is National Fire Safety and Prevention Month and the Ottawa Fire Department wants people to know that practicing fire safety is a year long endeavour. One thing that fire studies have…
POLLUTED WATER
Scientists are alerting some southcentral Kansans that their drinking water contains too much nitrogen pollution. Kansas State University, Barton County Community College and Dodge City Community College teamed up to test private…
MICO ADVANCED VOTING
Advanced voting began Wednesday in Miami County, so you don’t have to wait until the November 5th election to vote. Registered voters can vote in person at the Miami County Clerk’s office….
BORNHOLDT ON SEXUAL VIOLENCE
The City of Ottawa formally recognized October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence has been touted as the most underreported crime in the country. Maggie Bornholdt, Assistant Director of Rural Services…
WEINGARTNER ON DOMESTIC ABUSE
Ottawa Police Chief Adam Weingartner spent considerable time explaining his department’s community policing policies to the City Commission during their regular meeting. Weingartner told commissioners that there’s one type of crime that’s…
COBBS ON NEW HOUSING
The Neighborhood Revitalization Program seems to be doing its job. The Ottawa School District is one of several agencies that approves projects. Ottawa USD 290 School Superintendent, Dr. Ryan Cobbs, says there…
PRAIRIE SPIRIT ATTACKER IN JAIL
A man who attacked a woman on the Prairie Spirit Trail is in the Anderson County Jail . The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office says the 64 year old Ottawa woman was able…
ALVARADO SENTENCING MONDAY
The Franklin County Attorney’s Office has more murder cases in the courts now than ever before. County Attorney Brandon Jones says the oldest of the four will finalized soon: Alvarado was involved…
STANESLOW ON OTTAWA HOMELESS
The City of Ottawa recognized this week as World Homeless Week. The proclamation was accepted by president of the Ottawa Homeless Coalition, Brett Staneslow. He says many people think there are only…
KANSAS DROUGHT UPDATE
Governor Laura Kelly has signed a proclamation approving updated Drought Declarations for Kansas counties. The Drought Declaration placed three counties into emergency status: Harvey, Reno and Sedgwick; 55 into warning status, including…
FOOD RECALL
Check the meat in your freezer and refrigerator. The USDA is warning people about ready-to-eat meat and poultry products that have been recalled due to a possible listeria contamination. They include more…