A capacity crowd gathered at the Lyle Dreher Rough Riders Arena at the Allen County Fair Saturday for the second night of the Bull Run, sponsored by LaHaye Bucking Bulls. The Fair wraps up Sunday…

OLATHE, Kan. (AP) — A rare Democrat in a deeply Republican state, U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids of Kansas is one of the most vulnerable incumbents seeking reelection this year. In the final months of her…

TOPEKA — The Comeback Kids almost finished one of their patented rallies once again Saturday. Alas, the AA American Legion state champion Iola Indians came up just short after slicing a four-run deficit to one…

GREAT BEND — Iola’s Junior American Legion baseball team ended the 2022 campaign in much the same manner it played the rest of the season — by giving everything it had. The Iola A Indians…

CHICAGO (AP) — Someone beat the odds and won the $1.28 billion Mega Millions jackpot. According to megamillions.com, there was one winning ticket in the draw Friday night, and it was bought in Illinois. The…

TOPEKA — Dickinson County officials threatened to arrest Democrats who were protesting near the county courthouse in Abilene in opposition of the constitutional amendment on abortion. The dispute is indicative of tensions over the abortion…

TOPEKA — Rocky Balboa would be proud. Trailing 8-1 in the American Legion AA state championship game Friday, Iola’s Indians stormed back with nine unanswered runs to defeat Hiawatha, 10-8. The win secures the AA…

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A giant Mega Millions lottery jackpot keeps getting larger as officials raised the massive prize to $1.28 billion on Friday, just hours before the next drawing. The giant jackpot remains…

Celebrate the summer season at the annual Iola Chamber’s summer sidewalk sale on Saturday, Aug. 6. The “doors” open at 8 a.m. with amazing deals, promotions, and activities.  Come prepared for great shopping and family…

The youth summer reading programs at the Iola Public Library have been a big success, according to Lesa Cole, youth services librarian. On Tuesday, July 26, more than 50 youths participated in T-shirt art day.…