OU women fall to Friends
The Ottawa University women’s basketball team’s shooting has disappeared in the past few games. The Lady Braves shot 29 percent from the field in the 61-49 loss to Friends.
December 2022
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OU’s Buggage nails buzzer-beater
The Ottawa University men’s basketball team is used to games going down to the final shot. In four of the six conference games, the contest was not decided until the buzzer went off.
WF boys post big win
The West Franklin boys basketball team accomplished something it has not done in nearly a decade. The Falcons beat Council Grove in the season opener for the first time since the 2014-15 season.
West Franklin wrestlers shine in opening tournaments
The West Franklin wrestling team opened its second season with a lot of success under first-year coach Caleb Parenti. Five varsity girls and junior varsity boys medaled in the Emporia Tournament.
OU softball selected to defend title
The Ottawa University softball team topped the 2023 KCAC Softball Preseason Coaches’ Poll. The Lady Braves, who have won the KCAC regular-season title two straight seasons, accumulated 165 total points and nine of a possible 13 first-place votes.
Ottawa girls fall short in opener
The Ottawa High School girls basketball team ran into a solid athletic team in Emporia in the season opener Friday in Ottawa. Emporia’s varsity and junior varsity roster had all juniors and seniors, except for a sophomore.
OHS wrestlers solid in openers
The Ottawa High School wrestling teams opened the season with solid performances. The boys finished third in the Wamego Tournament with 212.5 points. Ottawa had 13 wrestlers who scored and 11 that placed.
Kansas tax revenue lags revised November projection by more than 5%
The revised Kansas tax revenue projections proved too bullish in November as the state government collected 5.3 percent less than anticipated during the month. Economists and fiscal analysts increased by more than $750 million the state’s projected revenue for the current fiscal year, reasoning inflation would continue to stimulate expansion in tax collections.
First of several policy measures to begin in January for Medicare recipients
Starting next month,a $35 cap on insulin prices will go into effect for millions of Medicare recipients. The lower pricing is one of the first of several policy measures Americans will see in the coming months and years under the Inflation Reduction Act signed into law in August.
Safe mobility serves as driving factor during Older Driver Safety week
Keeping older adults active in their communities and maintaining safe transportation are the goals of Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, which is Dec. 5-9. Normal activity such as shopping, working, volunteering and socializing should not become safety limitations or strand seniors at home, according to the American Occupational Therapy Association.