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Franklin County plans 9/11 tributes in Malone, St. Regis Falls

Around town

Franklin County will honor victims of the Sept. 11 attacks with tribute events planned in Malone and St. Regis Falls.

Franklin County Kansas DeskSep 10, 2026

News · Kansas

Ottawa man arrested after gunfire from car and brief chase

Police, fire and courts

A man from Ottawa was arrested after police said he fired a gun from a car and led officers on a brief chase.

Franklin County Kansas DeskSep 6, 2026