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We’ve all heard the importance of spending money locally in small businesses, but how much of an impact does it really have on a local economy? Ever heard of the multiplier effect?…

Two people, including a juvenile from Lane, were injured in an accident Monday evening, December 9th in Anderson County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported that just before 6:30 that evening, a 2009…

A ribbon cutting and dedication of the Old 50 Highway Improvement Project will take place today. The four month long project consisted of widening Old 50 Highway from 20 to 24 feet,…

In Linn County news, three local schools and one local business are working to ensure that all of Linn County has a happy and healthy holiday season. Pleasanton Elementary, Parker Elementary and…

The Kansas Farm Bureau held it’s 106th annual meeting recently in Manhattan. At the meeting, a big honor for the local bureau, the state bureau presented Friends of Agriculture Awards recognizing individuals…

The Kansas Farm Bureau 106th Annual meeting was held recently. Each year, the Farm Bureau recognizes outstanding Farm Bureau families who have distinguished themselves through participation in Farm Bureau programs and leadership,…

Franklin County is aspiring to improve its roads. In fact, improve roads to a much higher and more long-lasting quality standard. During the regular County Commission meeting, County Administrator Derek Brown and…

Franklin County Sheriff Jeff Richards has given his take on a proposed ordinance being considered by the Ottawa City Commission that would prevent some homeless people from camping in certain public areas….

Filing requirement for personal property have changed in Franklin County. Previously, all Kansas taxpayers were required to annually list, sign and submit a personal property rendition to the county appraiser’s office no…

Another cold case homicide in Franklin County involves an 8 year old boy. Charles Jeffrey Hahner was reported missing to the Ottawa Police Department on July 13th 1976. He was last seen…

Traffic at AdventHealth Ottawa seems quite stable. Hospital Financial Officer Shawn Perry gave some statistics during the recent regular Ransom Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees Meeting. Perry also says the hospital continues…

As colder weather sets in, many may be worried about being able to keep up with their gas bills this winter. No worries. The cold weather rule, designed to help Kansans who…

Another one of Franklin County’s cold cases is the murder of James Heth. Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies found Heth’s body along the Marais des Cygnes river in the 300 block of Neosho…

Law enforcement have released the names of two people who died after a 20-hour standoff at a residence south of Eudora as 52-year-old Benjamin Eaton Jr. And 44-year-old Nicole Felice Eaton, both…

The City of Ottawa Parks Department wants to remind drivers that they will be removing a tree at the golf course this morning,December 10th. The work will begin about 7:30. They will…

This past football season, Osawatomie High School made a tough decision. They decided to cancel their varsity football season due to a lack of returning upperclassman. The district said it was prioritizing…

There’s been a change in the policy regarding open enrollment for nonresident students who want to enroll in the Ottawa School District. School Superintendent Dr. Ryan Cobbs says the change is not…

Last year, the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department announced they had cracked a 40-year-old cold case and now the family of Tawnya Knight is hoping hers is next. Fifteen-year-old Tawnya from Spring Hill,…

A special meeting of the Ottawa City Commission turned out to be a bit tense at times. One of the topics discussed was who would be the next mayor, which apparently will…

One of Franklin County’s Cold Case Homicide is featured on a deck of playing cards. The 45-year-old Doris Branson died in her home on March 20th, 1992 from multiple stab wounds. There…