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Kansans may have issues with raccoons outside the home, but it’s illegal to keep the critters as pets in the state. A bill in the Kansas house would change that, as well…

The Food Network’s Kid Baking Championship continued last night with 12-year-old Piper Lowe from Princeton competing. In the latest challenge, the contestants had to create food inspired by an animal, with Piper…

The Ottawa City Commission will meet this morning and one of the items on the agenda is an update on specific projects around the city. City Manager Brian Silcott on some of…

Saturday, February 22nd, Master Officer Larabe Alexander with the Ottawa Police Department will embark on a trip of a lifetime. He will be flying to Greece to be part of the Lighting…

Miami County Treasurer Tricia Lee told Miami County Commissioners last week that if security upgrades aren’t made at the tax office and motor vehicle department, she would not fully invest county funds….

The intense cold not only affect us humans, but also animals. It’s important to keep your pets warm during the extreme cold. Kansas State University Veterinarian Susan Nelson says pets that are…

February 14, 2025 The week was slow on the Senate floor in Topeka, but President Trump kept things moving in D.C.  Next week things will pick up because it is turnaround.  It…

Lyndon USD 421 is interviewing candidates for the superintendent position and they interviewed their first yesterday and introduced her to the public. Kimberly Woolf is currently serving as the superintendent at USD…

Kansas Senator Caryn Tyson says the week was slow on the Senate Floor in Topeka. However, next week things will pick up because it is Turnaround. It is the half-way point in…

For the second year in a row AdventHealth Ottawa and AdventHealth Ottawa Foundation partnered with the national nonprofit organization Shoes That Fit to provide a brand-new pair of name-brand athletic shoes and…

The extreme cold and snow forecast for the next several days means that the Ottawa cold weather emergency shelter will be open quite a bit and that means volunteers are needed to…

The Food Network Kids Baking Championship continues tonight, February 17th, with 12 year old Piper Lowe of Princeton, one of only 6 contestants left in the competition. In tonight’s episode… get ready…

The Ottawa Police Department was investigating an incident of aggravated interference with parental custody over the weekend. The suspect, the children’s father, had taken the children out of the state of Kansas…

Although they wear different uniforms, the military is united as one team with one fight for our freedom. Governor Laura Kelly proclaimed yesterday, February 11th, as Armed Forces Appreciation Day. She also…

With the bitter cold hitting us this past week, some people are struggling to stay warm and may use some unorthodox ways to find warmth. That thought keeps firefighters awake at night….

The second Legislative Coffee was held Saturday, February 15th, at the Ottawa Police Station Court Chambers. The only representative to make it to the event was 59th District Representative Rebecca Schmoe. She…

Governor Laura Kelly announced that 24 rural Kansas communities will receive a share of nearly $10.9 million through the Community Development Block Grant Program to assist with community development projects. One of…

With the incoming snow, the city of Ottawa is asking the public to help them out a little so they can clear the snow more effectively. First, whenever possible, park vehicles in…

Master Police Officer for the Ottawa Police Department Larabe Alexander has been chosen to represent Kansas at the International Special Olympics Torch Run and Winter Games in Turin Italy later this month….

A local pilot, responsible for many aviation milestones in our area, is going to be honored by the Federal Aviation Administration. Chuck LeMaster will be presented the Wright Brothers Pilot Award for…