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An About Face

Early this summer we were in the woods, enjoying nature and the like. Hiking, swimming, exploring. And when the goal is to connect with nature, that’s an excuse to not…

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Cultivating agricultural innovation

Metro CreativeThe agricultural sector is evolving thanks to new technology necessitated by a growing global population and the pressures of climate change. The United Nations predicts a global population of…

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Braker faces arrest and five criminal counts

Yesterday, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department posted a media release about an arrest of Ottawan Ryan Braker that was made on Nov. 9 for first-degree murder, aggravated arson, aggravated endangerment of a child, and two counts of aggravated battery.

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Ottawa quartet among best in KCAC

The Ottawa University women’s volleyball team had four players earn All-KCAC honors for their performances during the 2026 season. Campbell Stark and Bailee Nickel were named first team All-KCAC, Kira Cherry earned second team All-KCAC honors, and Ciara Gray was selected to the All-KCAC third team. Stark, a middle blocker from Osage City, earned first…

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Opinion

An About Face

Early this summer we were in the woods, enjoying nature and the like. Hiking, swimming, exploring. And when the goal is to connect with nature, that’s an excuse to not shave. You know, because it’s…

Lifestyle

Cultivating agricultural innovation

Metro CreativeThe agricultural sector is evolving thanks to new technology necessitated by a growing global population and the pressures of climate change. The United Nations predicts a global population of 9.7 billion by 2050. The…