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They crawl, they fly, they make lots of noise, they pee stronger than an elephant and they are coming soon to a yard near you. We warned you, the cicada swarm is…

The Skunk Run Drainage Facility in Ottawa is still the main storm water runoff source, but parts of it are not in the best of condition. Ottawa Finance Director Melanie Landis told…

A Baldwin City man has been convicted of child endangerment charges. Twenty eight-year-old Lukas Armstrong entered a no contest plea on two counts of aggravated child endangerment stemming from a case from…

Garnett Zoning Director Eric Mills has some reminders for those who are thinking about starting a project. These projects could include fences, pools, decks, or a number of things. Some require permits…

A little bit of irony. Workers installing a light pole in Kansas City, Missouri, cut into a fiber line, knocking out 911 service for emergency agencies in Nebraska, Nevada, South Dakota, and…

In her weekly report, Kansas Senator Caryn Tyson says Governor Laura Kelly’s ‘veto pen’ could break last year’s record number of 17. There was also a record number of veto overrides last…

The Franklin County Courthouse is obviously a historic building. It’s the premier courthouse designed by world famous architect George Washburn, who lived right here in Ottawa. Franklin County Historical Society Director Diana…

This has been National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. Dispatchers are the key to getting first responders to the scene and they are often overlooked, because they are behind the scenes; but, it’s…

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…

If you are still wondering why cell phone service was lost Wednesday afternoon, April 17th, details are slowly coming in. AT&T spokesman Tracy Donalson says an equipment failure and a fiber optic…

It’s hard to believe, but there are still parts of our great Nation where people don’t have easy access to fresh healthy foods, such as fruits and vegetables, but, there is a…

The Ottawa Electric Utility has received a major national award. They were presented with the American Public Power Association’s “Reliable Public Power Provider Platinum Designations”. The award reflects a high level, 90…

Tomorrow, April 20th, is a day celebrated by a specific group of people around the world, particularly in the United States. April 20th, know as 4-20 to those who imbibe in smoking…

A major announcement from Kansas Congressman Jake LaTurner recently. He will not seek reelection. He says he is honored to have served the Kansas people in Washington; however, says serving in Congress…

The Rural Mainstreet Index sank below growth neutral for the 8th straight month, last month, and farm loans soared to a record high. The region’s overall reading for April increased to 45.8…

The National Weather Service says that the severe weather that swept through the area earlier this week dropped two tornadoes in Osage County. The first touched down at 5:51 Tuesday morning just…

The Franklin county Sheriff’s Office will be extra vigilant regarding impaired drivers today, April 20. Each year, April 20th, known commonly as 4-20, sees an increase in marijuana use as the day…

The Wellsville School District is finishing some repairs now that the summer time is approaching. School Superintendent Ryan Bradbury says part of the projects involves the parking lot: Some of the projects…

Someday, Ashley Steenbock will tell her soon-to-be-born daughter about the EF-1 tornado that slammed into their farm when she was 8 months pregnant. Tuesday morning’s severe weather included a tornado near Overbrook,…

Everyone has heard the warnings about not driving while intoxicated, but, now AAA is saying, don’t drive intexticated. This month is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Last year there was a 9% increase…