
Stein runs for TD, throws for TD in 34-6 Panthers victory
PAOLA – Quarterback Mason Stein ran for a touchdown and had a touchdown pass as the Paola Panthers defeated the Fort Scott Tigers by a final score of 34-6 in the home opener.

PAOLA – Quarterback Mason Stein ran for a touchdown and had a touchdown pass as the Paola Panthers defeated the Fort Scott Tigers by a final score of 34-6 in the home opener.

OSAWATOMIE – Friday Night Lights is back in Osawatomie.

Miami County commissioners approved the 2026 budget by a 4-1 vote but not before cutting $450,000 after listening to taxpayers speak out during a public hearing Wednesday, Aug. 27.

OSAWATOMIE – Osawatomie City Council members approved the city’s 2026 budget and agreed to exceed the revenue neutral rate (RNR), but not before listening to a number of residents raise concerns during a public hearing Thursday, Aug. 28.

OSAWATOMIE - When Dave Stephens was handed the reigns of the inaugural Osawatomie girls flag football team last fall, he had one goal in mind.

FORT HAYS – It has been a summer of dreams for Marina Johnson and her boyfriend Shane Watts.

The self-guided Miami County Fall Garden Tour will take place Friday and Saturday, Sept. 5 and 6.

LOUISBURG – Louisburg USD 416 is starting the school year with several new teachers.

PAOLA – Paola city leaders are moving forward with plans to use general obligation bonds to pay for three water projects totaling $1.05 million.

Local governments in Miami County are finalizing their 2026 budgets, with most choosing to exceed the revenue neutral rate (RNR).