TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas Statehouse and the state Museum of History in Topeka will reopen to visitors next month.  The reopening of both buildings was announced Wednesday by the State Historical Society, which…

Motorists traveling east of Moran will need to use an alternate route starting June 1. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) plans to begin work on a project to replace the U.S. 54 bridge over…

Two fundraisers organized by the Iola High School band last month raised $5230.95. The events brought back a popular fundraising event, the “Practice-A-Thon,” and introduced a new event “Pay to Play, Pay to Go Away.”…

Edward Harlan Schoonover, 84, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021, at his home. Ed was born on Sept. 25, 1936, in Iola, the son of Joseph Lloyd and Alta Mae (Cherryholmes) Schoonover. After high…

TOPEKA — Iola High’s Fillies found a groove Tuesday afternoon, head coach Chris Weide noted. “But it was the wrong groove,” he lamented. “We just couldn’t get out of it.” Iola’s softball season came to…

PAOLA — It took a day longer and 40 or so miles farther than expected, but Marmaton Valley High’s softball team finally opened the Class 2-1A Regional Playoffs in fine fashion Tuesday. The Wildcats advanced…

LEON — Yates Center High’s softball season came to a painful finish Tuesday, with the Burlingame Bearcats claiming an 11-0 shutout in the Class 2-1A Regional Playoffs. “We had a rough outing,” Wildcat head coach…

ERIE — Iola Special Olympics athletes traveled to Erie May 12 for a track meet. Their results follow: Fayth “Golden Girl” Simpson: first in 50-meter race, softball throw and standing long jump. Kyle Schmidt: third…

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli airstrikes killed at least six people across the Gaza Strip and destroyed the home of an extended family early Wednesday. Despite growing international pressure for a cease-fire, the…

The Iola middle and high school bands performed Tuesday evening to wrap up the school year. They were joined by the IHS strings orchestra, above, for what was believed to be the first time in…