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A pre-trial conference has been scheduled for January of next year in a civil lawsuit pitting a former Garnett pastor against members of the local First Baptist Church, whom he says scuttled…

A woman was attacked on the Prairie Spirit Trail Thursday morning, October 10th, near Garnett. The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office is holding 33 year-old Porfirio De La Cruz, in connection with an…

Ottawa University is reviving a tradition lost to covid a few years ago. OU Theatre and Ministry is bringing back the Heartland Radio Review. Ottawa University Chaplain John Holtzhuter says the show…

We are really starting to see a lot more deer on the roads as we get deeper into the fall. I saw four deer just off 17th and Main this morning, and…

The City of Ottawa is updating it’s Comprehensive Plan, something that hasn’t been done in nearly 20 years. They would like the citizens to have a say in the plan. The next…

After six weeks of competition, the Kansas Manufacturing Council has announced the winner of the Peoples’ Choice for the Coolest Thing Made in Kansas. It is….. … Atom Popcorn Popper is the…

It’s been over 10 years since the Paola School District picked up kids who lived less than 2 1/2 miles from school. But that service may go back into effect soon. Superintendent…

Two candidates for the Kansas Senate District Number 3, squared off during a Candidate Forum last night October 9th, at Ottawa Memorial Auditorium. Republican incumbent Rick Kloos was asked about the abortion…

The Lake Garnett Grand Prix Revival is being held today, October 10th through Sunday, October 13th, in Garnett. Tonight is cruise night as the classic performance cars and muscle cars will make…

The renovation of old 50 highway appears more and more to be in the final stages. Franklin County Public Works Director, Jeff Welton, gave his usual update to the County Commission: The…

If you are an avid listener to local scanners, you are going to notice something missing. Radio traffic on law enforcement has essentially been ordered by the federal government to increase security…

A discussion on energy sources revealed a bit of news that perhaps many Kansans are not aware of. During a candidate forum at Ottawa Memorial Auditorium, Kansas Senator Caryn Tyson told about…

In a darkened forest of Southern Thailand, scientist stared at a creature in wonder. It was stocky with muscular thighs and as it called out for a mate with a raspy ratchet…

Students in the Ottawa School District will be getting several four day weekends, starting this weekend. Ottawa High Principal Kelly Whitaker explains why the kids are getting the next three Fridays off:…

The Ottawa USD 290 School District is honored to have four Kansas Teacher Of The Year nominees. The first, Cliff McCullough. He runs the Finance Pathway, leading the sports marketing class and…

The Ottawa City Commission is holding a special session today, October 7th. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the commission room modernization project and meet with the designer of that…

The Ottawa Memorial Auditorium has a rich and colorful history. Through the years, floods, fire, funerals, and even murders occured in the building. Many people are known to have shall we say…

Thinking about getting out to the lake to enjoy the beautiful warm weekend coming up. Are you thinking about hitting the water one more time before fall really sets in? Fishing, swimming,…

A historic United States Port strike has been suspended and a tentative agreement was reached on wages. Tens of thousands of U. S. dockworkers had walked off the job early Tuesday morning,…

The Ottawa Memorial Auditorium has a fascinating history. Built over 100 years ago, it has seen floods, funerals, fires, and even a murder. Stories of other worldly activities have haunted the auditorium…