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Lightning strike destroys Fontana grain elevator Thursday morning
MIAMI COUNTY, Kan. (KCTV) - A grain elevator in Fontana, Kansas, caught fire on Thursday after it was struck by lightning. The Paola Fire Department reported the grain elevator in the area of Dorman Avenue and Stephen Street was destroyed in the morning hours. No injuries were reported.
Timeout Tavern to be featured on America’s Best Restaurants in Coffey County
COFFEY COUNTY, Kan. (WIBW) - Timeout Tavern will be hosting a visit from America’s Best Restaurants in mid-May in Waverly located in Coffey County. America’s Best Restaurants officials said they are a national media and marketing company focusing on bringing attention to local, independently-owned restaurants. They will bring its ABR Roadshow to the restaurant on May 17. Popular dishes will be highlighted, along with an extensive on-camera interview with owners Richard and Amy Lira about the restaurant’s special place in the community. The episode will be aired extensively on social media channels at a later date.
Beets, Peterson spark Trojans in shutout victory
LA CYGNE – Walker Beets drove in three runs and Cooper Peterson tossed a one-hitter to lead Osawatomie to victory in the first game of a doubleheader against Prairie View. The Trojans won the game 11-0 on the road Tuesday, April 30.
Baseball Game Recap: Iola Comes Up Short
Iola lost against Bishop Ward on Friday, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Iola Mustangs took a 6-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bishop Ward Cyclones. Iola has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games. For Bishop Ward's part,...
Two tornadoes confirmed by NWS office in Springfield
MISSOURI (KSNF) — The National Weather Service office in Springfield, Missouri confirms at least two tornadoes touched down during last weekend’s severe weather outbreak. On Monday (4/29), the NWS Springfield office (SGF) released damage survey results from a confirmed tornado in Bourbon County, Kansas, and in Vernon County, Mo. According to the damage survey, the […]
Profiling the Missouri proslavery guerrilla fighters
The Missouri proslavery guerrilla fighters who fought the abolitionists and free soil settlers of Osawatomie and Miami County were not a group of thugs who lacked all semblance of civilized behavior. Indeed, the ranks of the Missouri proslavery guerrilla forces were filled by western Missouri farmers, blacksmiths, tailors, lawyers and...
Softball Game Preview: Iola on Home-Turf
The Iola Mustangs have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome the Field Kindley Golden Tornado at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Field Kindley took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Iola, who comes in off a win.
Allen’s Improv Club
Do you enjoy being in the moment and having to think on the spot? If yes, then the Improv Club just might be for you. The Improv Club is just one of the many clubs that Allen Community College offers. This reporter spoke with Freshman Kylie Price on her thoughts about the improv.
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