One issue that begs revisiting by legislators this year is a measure passed in 2015 that limits how much cities and counties can spend monies garnered from property taxes.The new law, which was to be…

John Nelson “J.N.” Franklin, 91, Iola, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, at Vintage Park in Eureka.J.N. was born April 12, 1924, in Humboldt, the son of John R. and Hazel Marie (Green) Franklin. He grew…

Behind the scoring efforts of Derek Bycroft and Blake Ashmore, the Iola High freshman Mustangs jumped out to an early 5-0 advantage over the visiting Fort Scott Tigers on Monday.But the Mustangs were unable to…

The Iola High freshman Fillies had a difficult time on offense in their final game of the home tournament on Monday.But in Iola’s 33-13 loss to Fort Scott, the Fillies were able to boast a…

Monday night’s legislative forum was almost a good time. Among the good-sized crowd were lots of smiles, warm handshakes, and hearty thumps on the back. No matter the topic, most shook their heads in strong…

WELLSVILLE — Iola High’s JV and freshman girls teams played down-to-the-wire games Friday night on the road against Wellsville High.The JV Fillies beat the Lady Eagles, 37-35. Colbi Riley was Iola’s leading scorer with 7…

PLEASANTON — The Marmaton Valley High boys basketball team is still without a win in the 2015-2016 season following Friday night’s 50-36 loss to Pleasanton on the road.The Wildcats fell to 0-8 despite getting 15-point…

LE ROY — The Southern Coffey County girls basketball team hosted Hartford High on Friday night.Coach Jeff True’s Lady Titans lost to the Jaguars, 47-28.Amber Emmons and Erikah Lyons were SCC’s leading scorers with 7…

Dear editor,Isn’t it exciting, amongst all the reporting and negativity about our national and local economy, that one of our very own home -grown local merchants invests in his business and our community to the…

A scandal back in 1957 changed the way judges to the Kansas Supreme Court are appointed.Known as the “triple play,” the cover-up involved the state’s governor, lieutenant governor and chief justice of the Kansas Supreme…