Zoning requests, LEO contract to be discussed during Wednesday county meeting
The Franklin County Commission will meet for its regular meeting at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday in the commission chambers, located in the Franklin County Annex building, 1418 S.
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Wanted: Santa letters, memories for special Christmas edition
For many, the Christmas season is steeped in holiday traditions, from using grandma’s time-honored sugar cookie recipe to decorating a freshly cut tree with an ornament that’s been passed down from generation to generation. It’s the moments that make the holidays special.
Kansas coalition of cities flexes muscle in Topeka to influence tax, water, housing reform
The Kansas League of Municipalities is a proponent of eliminating the state’s 6.5% sales tax on food purchases, but an unexpected wrinkle complicates that policy position. The 2022 Legislature and Gov.
House Republicans nominate Hawkins, Croft to lead chamber for next two legislative sessions
TOPEKA — Kansas House Republicans nominated a leadership team Monday described as a bulwark of conservatism against the second term of Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly.
Breakfast with Santa planned for Dec. 17
Just in time for Christmas, the Ottawa Recreation Commission is hosting a Breakfast with Santa event from 9-10 a.m. or 10-11 a.m.
Library hosts Gingerbread Games December 21
Looking for something to do while on Christmas break? Well, the Ottawa Library has something planned later this month for local teens ages 12-18. Students can go head to head in The Gingerbread Games, Wednesday, Dec.
Ottawa Fire Department
The Ottawa Fire Department reported the following calls for service Nov. 21-Dec.
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office reported the following calls for service on Dec. 4.
Allen County man arrested on suspicion of murder
CHANUTE – A rural Allen County man was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder in the death of a Chanute man, whose body was found by law enforcement officials Saturday evening inside a local business.
Two bodies found in rural Douglas County home
Two people were found dead in a rural Douglas County residence Monday morning after deputies were notified of a possible shooting at the home. At about 10 a.m., Douglas County Sheriff’s officials posted information on the agency’s Facebook page that investigators, including those with the county coroner’s office, were investigating a shooting in the 700 block of East 1550 Road, southeast of Lawrence.