Colleen Danford, age 56, of LaHarpe, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023. Colleen was born in Kansas City, Kan., to Kenneth Elam and Tressie (Parker) Elam. She was the first of three children in…

Adapted from an online discussion. Hi Carolyn! What is the best way to handle people who simply cannot and will not take no for an answer? A casual friend asks me to do minor (unreciprocated)…

Donald “Don” Robert Koester, age 83, of Iola,  formerly of Piqua, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 28, 2023, at St. Luke’s South Hospital, Overland Park, after a brief illness.  Don was born to Robert…

​​Gerald Robert (Jerry) Utley, 79, of Iola, passed away July 25, 2023, at Medicalodges Fort Scott. Jerry was born Dec. 7, 1943, in Pipestone, Minn., to Marvin F. Utley and Florence H. (Lange) Utley.  Jerry…

TOPEKA — U.S. Sens. Roger Marshall and Jerry Moran voted with a bipartisan majority for the Senate’s version of the annual defense bill that included a 5.2% raise for servicemembers, sustained support for Ukraine’s war…

HUMBOLDT — Merchant Night was a hot one at the Humboldt Speedway when fans filled the stands and great racing took place on the track Friday. The night started with the Home Savings Bank Factory…

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The surprising Texas Rangers are going all-in with Max Scherzer just when they need a big boost the most. The AL West leaders acquired the three-time Cy Young Award winner from…

EMPORIA — Several area students were recognized by Emporia State University. Among those were students who graduated this spring. They are: Austin Dominick Crabtree of Colony, summa cum laude bachelor of science in mathematics with…

Carlyle Presbyterian Church Pastor Steve Traw’s message Sunday was “Protecting Priorities,” taken from the New Testament Book of Luke 10:38-42.   “What takes your attention away from God?” asked Traw. “Worship should be at the…

SYDNEY (AP) — The Women’s World Cup is taking shape with shocks and highlights as it nears the end of the group stage. Some players have established themselves as ones to watch, like Colombia star…