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We’ve been trying to break the cancer curse for decades. Experts believe that vaccines against it are coming but, when is the question. One thing slowing research down is the lack of…

Could a vaccine one day be given to prevent breast cancer and other forms of the disease? Mayo Clinic Surgeon Dr. Amy Degnim is on the team that’s evaluating a vaccine against…

Back on July 4th, 1892, Ottawa city officials were putting the cornerstone on the brand new courthouse in downtown Ottawa, and…they hid a little treasure in it. Director of Operations, Brandon Sands,…

Proximity Park was sold to Lightfield Energy 10 months ago. The company said they were hopeful to break ground on their new data storage center by the end of 2025. If you’ve…

On World Cancer Day in March, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment launched its new cancer data dashboard, which enables users to access data on cancer incidence, mortality, survivorship, screening and…

You have cancer…. Nobody wants to hear those three words. But, the reality is that there will be over 1.7 million new cancer cases diagnosed in the United States this year and…

Four words that no parent ever wants to hear…your child has cancer. But, every year, the parents of 15,000 kids will hear those words. Each year, an estimated 400 000 children and…

The healing power of music reaches beyond our souls – it might help fight cancer! Scientists found that Beethoven’s iconic Symphony No. 5 destroyed cancer cells in the lab while leaving healthy…

According to the American Farm Bureau Foundation, farmers have a lower overall cancer rate than the general population. The National Cancer Institute conducted an “Agricultural Health Study” It began in 1993 and…

Miami County Cancer Foundation’s annual dinner will be held at the Miami County Fairgrounds on Saturday, November 15th. . The event features a spaghetti dinner, wine pull, music bingo with cash prizes…

Increasing your knowledge of early detection and treatment of breast cancer may be your key to survival…KOFO’s Jeff Brewer says early diagnosis is key: State health officials also urge those who have…

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, concerned citizens can change the world, because, it’s the only thing that ever does. A local charitable organization has played a huge role in…

If you are a woman, you have a 1 in 8 chance of getting breast cancer in your lifetime. In its early stages, there may be no symptoms for detecting breast cancer,…

Nearly all of us will be impacted by cancer at some point in our lives, whether getting the diagnosis ourselves, or supporting family and friends through treatment. As cancer chases heart disease…

The Kansas Department for Children and Families, or DCF has been informed by the USDA that if the government shutdown continues into November, they will not be receiving full SNAP benefits for…

The City of Garnett is encouraging all registered voters to exercise their right to vote on November 4th. There are several important races in the county, including city commission spots, school board…

The City of Ottawa has moved forward in their search for a new City Manager. Brian silcott announced his resignation a few weeks ago. City Attorney Blaine Finch recommended the city contact…

An injury accident in Miami County sends a man to the hospital with critical injuries. Yesterday afternoon, October 22nd, just after 4:00, Miami County Deputies responded to an injury accident on 247th…

The Ottawa City Commission will meet this afternoon and one of the items on the agenda will be a discussion about the broken kiosk outside of City Hall, that once could be…

The 55th Annual Garnett Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade is coming up sooner than you think. This year’s theme is “A Christmas Tribute To Our Heroes” and, the Grand Marshal’s have…