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Shocking’ state title
Parker Guge took a unique path to a state championship. The Ottawa High School sophomore wasn’t sure if he would get much wrestling mat time at all this season.
Joint adventure nets unique experience
The Ottawa Recreation Commission joined together with Ottawa High School to provide a unique experience to youth basketball teams this past weekend. The final game of the ORC fifth- and sixth-grade girls basketball season was hosted by OHS in the Cyclone Gym.
Senate gives preliminary approval to year-round fireworks sales despite wildfire concerns
TOPEKA — Kansas senators are giving preliminary backing Thursday on a measure to allow certain retailers to sell firework year-round. Under current Kansas law, firework vendors may sell from June 27 to July 5.
Survey reveals economy not on right track
The Docking Institute of Public Affairs at Fort Hays State University’s annual survey report found Kansans are feeling the pinch of the economy and have a high confidence in election security. The Kansas Speaks survey report provides extensive insight into how Kansans perceive the current political, economic, and social conditions in the state and the nation.
Law enforcement agencies earn Traffic Safety Awards
WICHITA — AAA Kansas announced today that 35 law enforcement agencies – comprising 26 police departments and nine sheriff’s offices – are receiving AAA Kansas Community Traffic Safety Awards for their 2021 work to keep roadways in their cities and counties safe through a variety of initiatives and programs.
I-35 work near U.S. 75 to begin next week
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) plans to start a mill and overlay project on I-35 in Coffey County next week. The 11.6-mile project area begins at the Lyon-Coffey county line and continues northeast to end south of the U.S. 75 junction.
The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce
The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce featured Impact Wealth Planners, 401 S. Main St., Friday with a ribbon-cutting. The investment planning team are Ryan Wilkerson, Robbin Kerth, Isaac Gwinn and Kylee Moore. Photo by Greg Mast/The Ottawa Herald
KU students from Ukraine join Kansas lawmakers in protesting Russian invasion.
TOPEKA, Kansas — A group of Kansas lawmakers stood at attention on the steps of the Capitol Thursday to protest Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The bipartisan group stood with their hands over their hearts as the Ukrainian national anthem played over a loudspeaker.
Derby residents pack school board meeting to support principal’s lesson on ‘white privilege’
WICHITA, Kansas — Debate over a video about white privilege dominated the Derby school board meeting this week, with one board member linking the video to critical race theory and others saying they support its message and the principal who shared it.