MORAN — A pair of recent events compelled Michael Swift to act. First, just days before his high school graduation in May, Jesse Lee Holman, a good friend of Swift’s, died of an accidental overdose…

When he was a student at Burlington High School, Jeremy Utley became fascinated by ham radio. Ralph Romig, the town’s chief of police, was a proponent, and would have been delighted to share information and…

Nuttin’ much happens in Holeinroad, a pair of narrators explain at the outset of “Holder Posey, the Felonious Photographer.” With one exception. And it’s a hum-dinger… inger… inger. A TALENTED cast of young actors will…

Nature, science and bugs were overarching themes of SAFE BASE’s three-day summer classes this year. On the final day, kids had a chance to get up close with a host of different kinds of critters.…

No doubt, Caryn Tyson is a smart lady. Two bachelor’s degrees in engineering and math. A master’s in engineering management. Contracts with NASA. A successful cattle breeding operation with her husband, Tim. That’s why at…

HUMBOLDT — On Friday, the United States Modified Touring Series (USMTS) returns to Humboldt Speedway dirt track. A $4,000-to-win feature for the modified division will be up for grabs. Last Friday was a good tune-up…

FORT SCOTT — On the road once again — make that still, Iola American Legion’s AA Indians racked up two more victories Tuesday night. Iola AA defeated Fort Scott 9-3 and 11-0, in four innings,…

Race Across America bicyclists began filtering through Iola on their trek from Califorina to Maryland Monday. Holger Roethig (387) of Germany pedals down Madison Avenue around 3:30 Tuesday afternoon.  Riders in the RAAM communicate with…

  It’s not fancy or stressful, “it’s just good clean fun,” Rosalie Rowe said of when she plays with the Kansas Fiddlers, Pickers and Singers.  Rosalie, along with husband Jerry, are regular musicians for the…

When Tom Ellis’ grandmother handed him his first bundle of crayons as a child, he knew he would grow up to be an artist. Today, at 68, he is still achieving his dream.  On Thursday,…