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The Garnett Community Foundation will officially separate from the City of Garnett after more than a decade under city management. Foundation officials and city commissioners agreed to the split in continuation of…

Two Franklin County jailers have graduated from a prestigious institute. Lieutenant Tammy Alexander and sergeant Madison Garner graduated from the National Institute for Jail Operations Elite Academy. The program covered topics such…

A proposed solar array north of Ottawa, which would sit on the lake of the Martin Marietta Quarry was in front of the Franklin County Planning Commission last night. Jason Edwards is…

There are quite a few surveys out there this time of year, but one of them involves the future of Ottawa. The Ottawa City Commission is working on the City’s Comprehensive Plan,…

An Ottawa police officer is getting ready for the honor and trip of a lifetime. Master Officer Larabe Alexander has been selected to be part of the Special Olympics Torch Run and…

The sale of the former Crestview Property was held Tuesday morning, February 11th. Two people made bids on the property. The high bid was $227,000, made by Aaron Thakker on behalf of…

A busy week in the Kansas State Legislature. They did do some work on property taxes. Senator Caryn Tyson says most people would agree the system is not always accurate or fair,…

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly wasted not time in vetoing the proposed Gender Affirming Care Act for transgender minors. The bill was sent to her late last week after approval by both houses….

The Miami County law enforcement agencies are doing what they can do to help the Miami County Cancer Foundation. From now through February 21st, all law enforcement are having a “Boost Drive”….

An Ottawa home builder says he is beyond frustrated by the lack of communication and cooperation with city officials in dealing with a water line issue in a new home addition in…

First Lady, Melania Trump, announced yesterday that the White House will officially open for public tours Tuesday, February 25th. She says she and President Trump are excited to reopen the White House…

February 7, 2025 Property Taxes are high, and most people would agree the system is not always accurate or fair, so the Senate acted by passing a constitutional amendment, Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR)…

Most of us are familiar with online dating apps and other social media. Some even seriously try to meet the people they talk to on those apps. That’s all fine and good,…

It’s February and Valentine’s Day is approaching. Hearts and kisses and candy for and from your loved ones. But, with all good things, bad people are there to take advantage. The FBI…

New Anderson County Sheriff Wes McClain has an idea. He would like to group the county’s Emergency Management Department under the Sheriff’s department while keeping the county’s rural fire operations as a…

This is National Heart Health Month. One of the things that really brings on heart disease and heart attacks is known as the silent killer… high blood pressure. Franklin County Health Department…

President Donald Trump says he has directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing the rising cost of producing the one-cent coin. He is right, it’s been known for quite…

A big competition is coming up for Franklin County youth, ready to step into the business world. The Franklin County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge will take place soon. It’s a competition for student…

An man in the country illegally, charged with the assault of a woman in October on the Prairie Spirit Trail, will be arraigned tomorrow, February 12th, in Anderson County District Court, with…

Despite the winter weather, the Ottawa Golf Course is getting ready for a fantastic spring season. One thing the new General Manager, Rob Mlynar and Grounds Superintendent, Drew Murphy, wants to do…