January 2025
Battling the cold, celebrating new species, and ants to the rescue
I have just traversed the frozen tundra to add more seed to my feeders. My hands are frozen and so is my face.
Two children die trapped under ice at Linn County lake
Two missing children from the Lake Chaparral community in rural Linn County were found dead and trapped under the lake’s ice on the evening of Monday, Jan. 27.
Lady Broncos put on show for ‘Youth Night’
SPRING HILL – A 17-6 second-quarter run propelled the Spring Hill girls basketball team to a home victory against Baldwin.
Paola boys place first, girls third in home wrestling tournament
PAOLA – Ten wrestlers advanced to the medal round, including five champions, as the Paola Panthers won the team title in their home tournament.
Wicker named to all-tournament team at Burlington
BURLINGTON – Brylynn Wicker scored a team-high 18 points as the Paola Lady Panthers battled Independence during the second round of the Burlington Invitational.
Miami County jail inmate dies
PAOLA – An investigation is underway after an inmate was found unresponsive in his jail cell at the Miami County Detention Center and later died at a local hospital.
Martin joins Paola Athletic Hall of Fame
PAOLA – Four-time state champion wrestler Preston Martin became the 84th person inducted into the Paola High School Athletic Hall of Fame.
Yoder, Moore win titles at Huskey Invitational to lead Wildcats
OVERLAND PARK – Brayden Yoder and Ashton Moore won individual titles to lead the Louisburg wrestling team in the Blue Valley Northwest Husky Invitational.
Swim team places first in home meet
OSAWATOMIE – The Miami County boys swim team won their home meet, swimming 28 personal best times.