The death knell sounded Thursday for Kansas’ poor and disabled. Not only is it highly unlikely Kansas will expand Medicaid, but current services also are on the chopping block if Gov. Sam Brownback gets his…

Jett Edward Michael Whitworh was born on March 27, 2015, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center to parents John Whitworth Jr., Hutchinson, and Haylee Malloy, Chanute.He weighed 7 pounds and 11 ounces and was 19.5…

Betty Stark, 88, Wagoner, Okla., passed this life Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at the Wagoner Community Hospital in Wagoner.  Betty was born March 5, 1927, in Wellington. Her parents were Elmer G. Lee and Minnie…

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt High’s junior varsity baseball and softball teams each swept Cherryvale Thursday night.The Cubs won 3-2 and 7-0 in baseball action.Wyatt Seufert started game one’s 3-2 win, pitching four innings. He  gave up…

Iola High’s Addie Haar will play basketball for Allen Community College next season. Haar signed a letter of intent last week.“It’s close to home and I get to keep doing what I love,” Haar said.For…

Allen Community College’s baseball team was eliminated from playoff contention Thursday with two losses to Johnson County, falling 9-5 and 15-4.The game’s weren’t going to be an easy task, since Johnson County is ranked the…

Dear editor:I’ve made my phone call to Dana Daugharthy and volunteered to help with two track meets.We could use your help.On Thursday, May 14, Iola High School will host the Pioneer League Track Meet. Iola…

Bobby Chavez stopped by the other day, back from Tacoma, Wash., for another coveted visit to his hometown.When he comes home, it’s like he’s never been gone, says Bobby, 57. He hopes someday to return…

Yohon Sinclair, a junior at Iola High School, conquered his fear of heights in late March at a camp near Tahlequah, Okla.That occurred when he and five classmates attended Rotary Youth Leadership Awards leadership camp.…

In January 1910 this paper sent a reporter to the corner of Madison Avenue and State Street, where finishing touches were being put on the town’s newest factory.The building’s inspector had just completed his rounds.…