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Shawnee - Shawnee High School celebrated its Spring Homecoming on Friday, January 31, at the Shawnee High School Performing Arts and Athletic Center. This year's theme, "You Got the Beat," added a touch of gold to the hype of the festivities, with the Homecoming King and Queen crowned in a special ceremony held before the Lady Wolves tip-off.Candidates included:Baseball: Alex ThompsonBasketball: Allyson McAlister, Daytain PattonGolf: Kanynn Kaseca, Chicago HerronPom: Mia Bryant, Katy BrockSoccer: Addison Williams, Gage KarnerTennis: Emelia Bronson, Hagen WellsTrack: Damian PinedaWrestling: Eliana Banks, Trenton McCuneWrestling representative, Trenton McCune was crowned as the 2025 Spring Homecoming King, and representing golf, Kanynn Kaseca was crowned Queen.On the court, the Lady Wolves delivered a dominant performance, securing a 54-33 victory over Bishop Kelley.

By Kim Morava The Shawnee News-Star A Macomb man charged with first-degree murder in the September 2023 murder of his wife entered a guilty plea in… Login to continue reading Login…

February is National Heart Month, so a Shawnee cardiologist is sharing some helpful advice and myth busters about heart disease. MYTH 1: You would know if you had high blood pressure because there would be warning signs: Unfortunately, hypertension is known as a silent killer.

The Potawatomi Fire celebrates its record-breaking achievements from the 2024 season during their Championship Banquet on January 17, 2025, at FireLake Arena. Highlights including a second consecutive undefeated national championship season — a first in The Basketball League (TBL) history.

In April, the City of Shawnee entered into a Professional Services Agreement with Freese and Nichols for the final design of the Midland Addition Water Line Replacement project.