Prioritizing transportation needs

Better connections between major routes and projecting long-range growth are the county’s top priorities when it comes to transportation planning.

Times tough for those with squirrel phobias

It’s that time of the year again. Those pesky little squirrels are scurrying through the neighborhood storing their food for winter.

Kush, Karr deliver highlights for Gorillas

KANSAS CITY, MO. — For Pittsburg State’s Jordan Karr, the thrill of playing at Arrowhead Stadium last Saturday was just as exhilarating as the first time he walked onto the field.

Bed and breakfast decision still up in air

Just where exactly does the bed and breakfast Mike Hursey is building in Somerset fit the International Building Codes used by Miami County?

Arts, crafts, fun set for this weekend in Linn County

Arts and crafts lovers will want to point their cars toward Linn County this weekend.

‘Biggest musical’ fan is off to Hollywood

The daughter of two Linn County natives will be walking down the red carpet for the world premiere of Disney’s “High School Musical 3: Senior Year.”

Dinner to benefit woman diagnosed with cancer

Community members are invited to attend a benefit spaghetti dinner Saturday evening at First Baptist Church in Paola.

Miami County gains right-of-way

Miami County gained 40 feet of half-width right-of-way along Spoon Creek Road on Wednesday as part of a conditional-use permit for a haunted amusement area.

‘The biggest election Miami County has ever had’

Election officials are already prepping for what they predict will be the largest election turnout in Miami County history, but local residents still have time to register to be among those casting ballots.