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Cooper Lincoln of North Rock Creek High School performs as Jack Kelly from Newsies during the Kelli O'Hara Awards on May 29, 2026. As a sophomore, this was Lincoln's second time to compete for the coveted spot at the Jimmy Awards in NYC, and this year, he took home the prize. Photos provided.

Cooper Lincoln of North Rock Creek High School performs as Jack Kelly from Newsies during the Kelli O'Hara Awards on May 29, 2026. As a sophomore, this was Lincoln's second time to compete for the coveted spot at the Jimmy Awards in NYC, and this year, he took home the prize. Photos provided.

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Local Teen Earns Broadway Spotlight

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Cooper Lincoln, 16, will be entering his junior year at North Rock Creek (NRC) High School, where...
Dally Trussell of McLoud got his steer wrestled in 6.6 seconds during the IFYR championship round on the evening of July 17. Trussell took seventh place in the the event.

Dally Trussell of McLoud got his steer wrestled in 6.6 seconds during the IFYR championship round on the evening of July 17. Trussell took seventh place in the the event.

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34th International Finals Youth Rodeo Wraps Up

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & SunWe regret that, due to a non-compete clause, we are not allowed to post IFYR photos to our Dot Photo page. We are only allowed to publish them in print and on our website.

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Shawnee Mayor Eric Stephens poses with re-elected commissioners, Lauren Richter (Ward One) and Daniel Matthews (Ward Six) after their swear-in at the July 20 City Council Meeting. Photo provided.

Shawnee Mayor Eric Stephens poses with re-elected commissioners, Lauren Richter (Ward One) and Daniel Matthews (Ward Six) after their swear-in at the July 20 City Council Meeting. Photo provided.

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Shawnee Commissioners address flock cameras

Julie Talton Julie@countywidenews.com
Thursday, July 23, 2026
At the July Shawnee City Council meeting, Certificates of Election to Ward One Commissioner Daniel...
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Sports 

Preston Rodriguez of Clayton, MI, works on taking down a steer in the steer wrestling event of the IFYR on opening night, July 12.

Preston Rodriguez of Clayton, MI, works on taking down a steer in the steer wrestling event of the IFYR on opening night, July 12.

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IFYR features 937 contestants from near and far

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Thursday, July 16, 2026
Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & SunWe regret that, due to a non-compete clause, we cannot...
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