Crest Elementary School recognized PreK-12th grade students that were nominated for the “Never Give Up” Character Champ Award. These students work hard to instill perseverance, grit, and determination. Front row from left, Bailey Boone, Ari…

Iola Middle School and Iola High received donations as part of a fundraising campaign by Your Community Foundation and the Patterson Family. The Allen County Animal Rescue Facility (ACARF) received the bulk of the funds,…

Arthur Kreuzburg, 90, of Colony died Monday, Jan. 22, 2024. He was born April 23, 1933, in Hiawatha, and served in the Army from 1953 to 1955. He worked for Martin Marietta for 25 years…

The Rev. Dale L. Powell died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo. He was born Sept. 29, 1934 in Kansas City, Mo., to Walter and Faye (Maxwell) Powell. He served in…

ERIE — In a showdown of powerful post players, Humboldt High’s duo of Colden Cook and Sam Hull were more than enough to thwart Erie standout Ethan Dillinger Friday. Cook’s monster night of 27 points…

ERIE — An early barrage of 3-pointers, coupled with a smothering defense, kept Humboldt High’s girls on the winning track Friday. The Lady Cubs improved to 9-4 with a 47-18 romp over host Erie. Humboldt…

This story, the first in an occasional series about water challenges facing the American heartland, is a partnership between Stateline and the Kansas Reflector. MOSCOW, Kansas — Brownie Wilson pulls off a remote dirt road…

OSWEGO — The road was kind for Crest High’s basketball teams Friday as both the boys and girls squads picked up victories. In both instances, the Lancer squads took control early and never looked back.…

ST. PAUL — Balanced scoring and another strong performance from senior standout Janae Granere led to another Marmaton Valley High girls victory Friday. The Wildcats blitzed their way to a 19-6 lead after one quarter…

ST. PAUL — You can’t outrun the long arm of the Lawson. Marmaton Valley High’s Brayden Lawson took control early, scoring nine first-quarter points against host St. Paul. The Wildcats’ junior forward didn’t slow down…