Williamsburg News

Photo by Elliot J. Sutherland/The Ottawa Herald The Marais des Cygnes River rose at least 13 feet to 22 feet since Monday, putting the water level above the flood watch level of 20 feet but below flood level of ...

“They need to take cover and listen to local news media or their weather radios”

Photo by Elliot J. Sutherland/The Ottawa Herald Lance Burroughs, city of Ottawa employee, clears downed limbs this morning along South Cedar Street. via OttawaHerald.com

Will the 13-Mile County Highway Improvement Project be 13 miles? Not likely, Jim Haag, county public works director, said. via OttawaHerald.com

The county commission got brickbats for roads Wednesday evening. Commissioners received several pointed comments about road work from citizens. via OttawaHerald.com

Law enforcement officers today are looking for renters of a house destroyed by fire Thursday afternoon north of Williamsburg. via OttawaHerald.com

The $1.9 million expansion at the Elizabeth Layton Center for Hope and Guidance's clinic at 2537 Eisenhower Road is done. via OttawaHerald.com

“The storm went to the north of us.”

Resident says he spotted funnel in Thursday storm; officials say no rotation confirmed locally or by weather service By JODIE GARCIA and By CLEON RICKEL, Herald Staff Writers On the heels of a powerful storm ... via OttawaHerald.com

“It would all go back to the clerk.”

If you want to end the county administrator's position, you'll have to draw up the petitions to get it on the ballot this fall. via OttawaHerald.com

“There are a lot of factors that come into play as to whether we have severe weather”

Kansas saw a record-high for tornadoes last year, and if current weather patterns stay in place, this year could be worse than usual, as well. via Topeka Capital-Journal

“The system is fully designed and ready to go to bid as soon as we get the money”

If the 2007 Farm Bill is approved, there could be a new crop springing up in southern Franklin County and northern Anderson County - ' houses. via OttawaHerald.com

“It's not going to cover the entire project”

The 13-Mile Program won't be 13 miles. Because of escalating costs of asphalt and because of cuts resulting from last year's battle over the property tax levy, the project will be smaller. via OttawaHerald.com

“Like they told me: - If someone built a home worth $250,000, I would be glad to put gravel on their road.'”

Rep. Bill Otto's message to Franklin County: get the gravel out. After hearing about the plight of Jed Hermreck, rural Williamsburg, Otto decided to introduce a bill in the Legislature that would basically ... via OttawaHerald.com

When all is said and done 80 Metropolitan will be one of the biggest non-waterfront developments in Williamsburg, squatting on an entire city block. via Curbed

“The county did the same thing to me, and they still haven't gotten it right”

A Williamsburg man clashed with county officials during Wednesday's county commission meeting over what he called a raw deal over his road. via OttawaHerald.com

“Slow down, look at your road conditions and drive accordingly”

One fatal accident and several injury accidents were reported over the weekend, many of them related to icy conditions. via OttawaHerald.com

“That's the first thing they asked about when I became mayor.”

Soon after the Thanksgiving dishes are put away, area communities will flip the switch on Christmas. via OttawaHerald.com

“I have to believe Marissa's OK”

Please come home, Marissa Lopez. That's the grief-stricken plea of the Prairie Village teenager's family. via Dos Mundos

The name of Spc. Micheal D. Brown, who died last month during his service in Iraq, will be added to the Franklin County Veterans Memorial. via OttawaHerald.com

Two Lenexa teenagers were killed Wednesday evening in a one-car accident just west of Williamsburg, Kan., in Osage County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol identified them as Terra R. Lopez, 18, the driver, and Desirae Lopez, 16.

The 1999 Chevrolet was northbound on Interstate 35 at 7:25 p.m. when it left the road and struck a guardrail, the patrol said. It went down an embankment, rolled and came to rest on its top. The driver wore a safety restraint; the passenger did not, the patrol said. Read more

“Kansans join Spc. Brown's family in remembering his courage, sacrifice and patriotism. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and the Fort Riley community”

In honor of Specialist Micheal D. Brown, from Williamsburg Kansas, Governor Kathleen Sebelius has directed flags throughout the state to be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, October 27, ... via WIBW-TV Topeka