Franklin County commissioners received an update on future state transportation plans, including a project that could add passing lanes to a local highway, during Wednesday’s commission meeting.David Lee, Franklin County public works director, said he recently attended a local consult meeting as part of the Kansas Department of Transportation’s public engagement process for its IKE program.
Jennifer McDanielOttawa Herald A Williamsburg man was arrested late Saturday afternoon on suspicion of first-degree murder and aggravated burglary in the killing of another Williamsburg… Login to continue reading Login…
By Jennifer McDanielOttawa HeraldFranklin County commissioners have entered into an agreement with the Kansas Department of Transportation to build the first phase of a widening project on Old 50 Highway.During the commission’s Oct.
TOPEKA — The Kansas Supreme Court issued an administrative order on Monday confirming clerk offices in the appellate courts and all district courts— except the court in Johnson County — remain unable to receive electronic filings at this time.Courts are open and operating, but clerks cannot receive electronic filings or electronic payments.
Local liquor stores can start selling three hours earlier on Sundays after Ottawa city commissioners approved an ordinance amending the existing law.A request to amend the municipal code was brought before commissioners last month when Kirby Snider, and his wife, Angie, owners of BluSky Liquors, approached officials during their Sept.
TOPEKA – A federal jury convicted a Kansas man of defrauding car dealerships, financial institutions, and title loan companies.
Ottawa city commissioners are planning to issue approximately $3 million in industrial revenue bonds as well as grant a 10-year tax exemption to help a local company expand its current commercial facility.
The contentious and difficult beginning of the USD 288-Central Heights School District will be shared by Diana Staresinic-Deane at 2 p.m.
Nearly three months after AdventHealth Ottawa officials announced they were considering their options after a local physicians group said it would no longer provide 24-hour coverage for inpatient labor and deliveries, the hospital is temporarily suspending the service.In a statement released last week, hospital officials announced they were putting the service on pause, beginning Nov.
By the Herald News StaffAn Ottawa Police Department patrol car was damaged Sunday afternoon after it was struck by a vehicle police believed was stolen.Ottawa police said the incident occurred shortly before 3:15 p.m.