Tag: Ottawa

Suspect Identified in Ottawa Barricade Incident; Officer Recovering

OTTAWA, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) has identified the man found deceased following a violent confrontation and hours-long standoff that left an Ottawa police officer injured on Friday evening.

Governor Kelly Requests a Declaration of Major Presidential Disaster

Governor Laura Kelly has requested a major presidential disaster declaration from FEMA for Public Assistance due to severe thunderstorms, winds, tornadoes, and flooding from July 17-22, 2025. This federal support is crucial for rebuilding damaged infrastructure in affected counties, including Barton, Comanche, and Wyandotte.

Governor Laura Kelly Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for Winter Storms

Governor Laura Kelly requested a federal disaster declaration from President Joe Biden via FEMA for damages caused by a winter storm in multiple Kansas counties from Jan. 8-16, 2024. She seeks the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and Public Assistance Program for 15 counties to repair storm damages and support Kansas communities.

A Kansas gardener is suing for the right to sell honey and fruit from her Ottawa yard

By Celia Llopis-Jepsen - Kansas News Service OTTAWA, Kansas — Ellen Finnerty revels in working her backyard garden as much to...