REIN ON AIRPORT WATER
There are two openings available on the Ottawa Airport Advisory Board, and five people are applying. During the regular Ottawa City Commission Meeting, applicant Clark Rein says there’s one thing he’d like…
CLAYTON ON PHONE MANNERS
If you have called Ottawa City Hall, how have you been treated? That seemed to be one question on the mind of City Commissioner Zach Clayton. At the end of the regular…
FOOD PRICES STABLE
The government’s Consumer Price Index Report for March is getting a lot of serious attention right now because it shows an unexpectedly high rate of annual inflation, 3 1/2%, in the general…
JUDGE CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS
You have a chance to see the interview process for replacing a judge. The 4th Judicial District Nominating Commission will convene at 8:30, in the morning April 25th, to interview nominees to…
WELLNESS REVISITED
There is a big emphasis on personal wellness in our nation right now. Taking care of yourself is the key to living a healthy and long life. For many people, one excuse…
COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
You’ve probably heard of the Community Corrections Department ,but do you really know what they do? Director of Fourth Judicial District (Ks) Community Corrections, Dustin Browning says they encompass a large area….
CYCLONE MUSICIANS AND FFA
A big congratulations to the Ottawa High School Music Department. They wrapped up the Regional Solo and Small Ensemble Festival in DeSoto. All the participants for the Cyclone’s scored at least a…
STARESINIC-DEANE ON FUTURE FUNDRAISERS
If you want to support the Franklin County Historical Society, you’ll have the chance pretty soon. Society Director, Diana Staresinic-Deane says, stay tuned: The first of these fundraisers was the 5K Run/Walk…
MEDICARE CLASSES TOMORROW
Two “New to Medicare” programs presented by K-State Research and Extension, Marais Des Cygnes District are scheduled to take place tomorrow, April 16th. An afternoon class will be held from 2:00 to…
GARNETT PROJECTS
In the City of Garnett Season Newsletter published recently, Garnett City Manager, Travis Wilson, talked about some of the projects that were completed in the city in 2023. Wilson says Garnet saw…
WORKERS COMP REFORM BILL
Yesterday, April 11, Governor Kelly signed Senate Bill 430, bipartisan legislation that comprehensively updates Kansas’ workers compensation system. She called it a big win for the Kansas workforce, businesses and organized labor,…
BALDWIN CITY BOND MEETINGS
The Baldwin City School District is hosting several Community Conversations throughout April to give voters a chance to learn more and ask questions about an upcoming school bond. There are two Community…
WINTER WHEAT CROP IMPROVES DRAMATICALLY
Remember how poor the winter wheat crop was doing in Kansas and around the midwest just a few months ago? Well, things have changed quite dramatically for the better. USDA Meteorologist Brad…
DEPUTY LOSES CERTIFICATION
A former deputy with the Anderson County Sheriff’s Department, who was fired last summer for admittedly purchasing alcohol for minors, has had his state law enforcement certification revoked. Hayden Seabolt served with…
OSAGE COUNTY DRUG BUST
Thursday, April 11th, the Osage County Sheriff’s office took a man into custody for drug-related charges. During a scheduled patrol, a traffic stop was conducted on a 2011 Toyota at milepost 161…
NON-INJURY ACCIDENT
The Osawatomie Police Department responded to a rollover collision on U. S. 169 highway south of West 347th Street, yesterday afternoon, April 12th, at approximately 1:07. Initial findings show that a vehicle…
WALMART CLASS ACTION
Have you bought groceries at Walmart? It would be hard to find someone who hasn’t. Well, if you purchased some weighted groceries or bagged fruit at Walmart in recent years, you may…
HINRICHS ON SRO
When USD 288, Central Heights, decided to hire a Student Resource Officer last year, they knew they were taking a chance. They had an emphasis on keeping all students safe and secure,…
BALDWIN ENERGY PROJECT
U. S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Kansas State Director, Christy Davis, has announced nearly $2 million in investments in renewable energy and efficiency projects to lower costs, generate new income and…
MEDICADE EXPANSION TO GET DEBATE
Just before their recess last week, Senate Democratic Minority Leader, Dinah Sykes, made a motion to pull Governor Laura Kelly’s bipartisan Medicaid Expansion Proposal, Senate Bill 355, out of committee and onto…