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Sports

October 22, 2026

Week 8 of the high school football season is upon us

From Staff ReportsWeek 8 of the high school football season is upon us.The Shawnee Wolves have the week off while Maud is scheduled to play a road game Thursday night.Area…

The Shawnee Wendy’s has this sign outlining its permanent closure. Kim Morava/News-Star News-Star Staff reportsShawnee’s only Wendy’s, along with several others across the state, have permanently closed because of the…

Lifestyle

October 23, 2026

Shawnee Parks and Recreation

Fun Fall activities availableBy Amy RigginsCity of Shawnee RecreationHello Shawnee! All around town there are many organizations hosting fun seasonal events Be sure to check out all the Fall activities…

News

October 22, 2026

Part 2: State Rep. Dist. 26 candidates offer stances on various topics

By Vicky O. MisaThe Shawnee News-Starvmisa@cherryroad.com[EDITOR’S NOTE: This is Part 2 in a series of articles covering the state Representative District 26 candidate PAVE forum.]Pottawatomie County Advocates for Voter Education (PAVE) recently hosted a question-and-answer forum featuring state Representative District 26 General Election candidates Leah Longest (R) and Chris Odneal (D).Held at Shawnee City Hall…

Community

October 23, 2026

Residents support annual Spaghetti Day

Vicky O. Misa As per tradition, residents were consistently part of an in-and-out stream at Thursday’s 43rd annual Spaghetti Day at Salvation Army-Shawnee, 200 E. 9th St.The event is hosted by the Shawnee Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary each year. Meals are not the only perk — spaghetti sauce is also a fan favorite.