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A new study from North Carolina State University examines immune system diversity in the critically endangered Wyoming toad and finds that genetic bottlenecks could impact a species' ability to respond to new pathogens.

A new study of decreased genetic diversity in the immune system of the Wyoming toad could lead to new captive breeding strategies for endangered species.

Wildcats Ride Big First Half to Victory Over SK

Utterly Unstoppable: SK Freshman Utterback Pins Her Way to Title; Brenneman, Robertson and Wagler Make Podium

City Council Approves Plan Redistricting City Wards

Council Approves First Reading of Ordinance Redistricting City Council Member Wards

Late Audubon Score Ends Warrior Season

By Jeff Yoder It was a rough Monday night for Myah Lugar and the Mid-Prairie offense. But by Tuesday, those struggles were forgotten.  The Golden Hawks opened up an early double-digit lead and held off a late Rebel run for a 50-34 victory, taking a winning record into the winter break.  After scoring just two points at West Liberty on Monday, Lugar had 11 during Mid-Prairie’s 16-4 run to open the game.  “I think just being strong with the ball was a big factor,” Lugar said, “and also...

Posted By Jeff Yoder Mid-Prairie took eight wrestlers to the Wilton Girls Tournament on Saturday. Seven came away with at least one win and two were class champions.  Sarah Meader won her second tournament title of the season, for Browyn Brenneman it was a first.  “This is (Brenneman’s) first year wrestling and she looked pretty good,” said Mid-Prairie wrestling coach Dylan Walther, who was in Wilton with the girls on Saturday.  “On Monday, she wrestled a girl that got fourth at st...

By Jeff Yoder Going two weeks without a game or a practice isn’t ideal for any basketball team, but it was especially problematic for a Lone Tree team looking to replace all five starters this year. While the Lions were playing a season opener on Thursday, Keota brought a six-game winning streak to Lone Tree. The Lions trailed just 10-6 as the final seconds of the first quarter ticked off, but a buzzer-beating three started a 12-0 run for Keota, who went on to win 61-34. “Keota has got a ni...