Tag: Ottawa County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Culver due to a loss of pressure, posing a risk of bacterial contamination. Residents should boil water before consumption, avoid using ice from icemakers, and follow specific sanitation guidelines until the advisory is lifted.

Starting January 5, 2026, the Kansas Department of Transportation will conduct a field survey for pavement rehabilitation on a 12-mile stretch of U.S. 81, from Quartz Road to Eagle Road. Completion is expected by March 2026, with Tony Crawford leading the project. Property owners will be contacted for access permissions.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has lifted a boil water advisory for the City of Culver after concerns about chlorine levels in the water supply. Laboratory tests showed no bacterial contamination, and all risk factors have been resolved. For more information, contact the water system at 785-283-4238 or KDHE at 785-296-5514.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Culver due to bacterial contamination risk. Residents should boil water for drinking and food preparation, dispose of ice, and disinfect dishes. The advisory will be in place until the chlorine levels are restored. Contact KDHE for more information.

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is looking into an officer-involved shooting in Minneapolis, Kansas, involving Artemis Thor Peck, 46. Peck fired at law enforcement and a surveillance drone, prompting officers to return fire. He was injured but is expected to survive. The KBI will conduct an independent investigation, with findings to be reviewed by the Ottawa County Attorney.

The Kansas Department of Transportation has closed one lane of southbound U.S. 81 in Ottawa County due to damage...