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Forest Park Disc Golf Course Baskets Temporarily Removed for Upcoming Events
In preparation for upcoming events at Forest Park, including the Tractor Show and Car Show, the City of Ottawa Parks Department will temporarily remove the baskets from the Forest Park disc golf course beginning Tuesday, September 8.
Ottawa Police De-escalate Armed Barricade Situation
On September 2, 2026, at 9:23 PM, Ottawa Police officers were dispatched to the 700 block of South Lincoln Street regarding a 34-year-old man in crisis who was making threats and was armed with a firearm.
Pedestrians Struck by Vehicle
On September 1, 2026, at about 7:19 a.m., Ottawa Police Officers, along with the Ottawa Fire Department and Franklin County EMS, were dispatched to a report of pedestrians struck by a vehicle near the intersection of 11th Street and Cypress Street.
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Franklin County Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinics
The Health Department is making it easy to get your flu shot this fall with clinics across the County. Timing matters - getting vaccinated at the right time helps protect you through flu season, which is why our drive-thru clinics are scheduled in Oct.
City of Ottawa Awarded KDOT Transportation Alternatives Grant
The City of Ottawa has been awarded $926,000 in federal Transportation Alternatives funding through the Kansas Department of Transportation for the Princeton Street and Princeton Circle Drive Sidewalk Connectivity Project.
City of Ottawa Seeks Housing Development Partners for (MIH) Grant Opportunity - Deadline Extended
The City of Ottawa is inviting qualified housing developers, contractors, and investors to partner on a funding application for the Moderate-Income Housing (MIH) Grant Program administered by the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC).