Few individuals in American history have made an impact as sizable as Martin Luther King, Jr. King wore many hats throughout his tragically short life, from minister to activist to scholar, leaving behind a legacy that is worthy of celebration.
A 68-year-old Wisconsin truck driver was found dead in his semitrailer along Interstate 35, near Pomona, Wednesday morning. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office reported the man was identified as Jeffrey Bornitzke.
The 2023 annual Franklin County Conservation District meeting is planned for noon, Thursday, Jan. 26, at Celebration Hall on the Franklin County fairgrounds. A reservation-only catered lunch is planned along with recognizing the 2022 annual bankers award winners, including the Conservation Award winner, Camp Chippewa, and Grassland Conservation Award winner, Rudy Manes.
TOPEKA — With federal “continuous coverage” Medicaid protections ending, thousands of Kansans are expected to be dropped from medical programs in the coming months. While President Joe Biden is expected to extend the public health emergency issued for COVID-19, one that allowed for health-related measures and the continuous coverage policy, states will no longer have to keep providing Medicaid coverage.
TOPEKA — The Federal Communications Commission’s state-bystate map of broadband availability didn’t capture the potential of 1 million Kansans living in regions without adequate highspeed service, University of Kansas researchers said.
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A 39-year-old Albuquerque, N.M., woman who led authorities on a chase from Emporia to Ottawa this summer will spend 10 years in prison. On Monday, Estrada was sentenced in Franklin County District Court to 10 years in prison and more than $500 in court fees.
Dear Readers and Community Members, Today, we are announcing a reduction in print frequency for the Ottawa Herald. Currently a two day per week newspaper, as of Jan. 22, we will be delivering one paper per week on Tuesdays. As a result, subscribers will see an extension of their expiration date.
U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids is hosting a pop-up office event where local residents can meet with her staff to address issues they may be experiencing with Social Security, tax returns, Medicare, veterans’ benefits or another government-related issue.