Who knew learning about Sir Isaac Newton could be so much fun? Iola middle school and elementary school students were treated to hands-on lessons Tuesday afternoon, courtesy of “Jetpack” Jason Kuceric of Mad Science of…

Marmaton Valley High School senior Chris Ferguson, center, signs a letter of intent to join the Allen Community College Band next year. He is pictured with his parents (seated), Richard and Melinda Ferguson; MVHS band…

TOPEKA — The president of the Kansas Senate said Monday a sufficient number of Senate Republicans signed a petition to call a special session of the Legislature to consider new congressional district boundaries to improve…

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Cuba (AP) — Hurricane Melissa left dozens dead and widespread destruction across Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica, where roofless homes, toppled utility poles and water-logged furniture dominated the landscape Wednesday. A landslide blocked the main…

Two drivers were taken to the hospital Monday evening after their vehicles collided on the outskirts of Gas. The Allen County Sheriff’s Department reported Ramon Ballin was eastbound on U.S. 54 when he saw, but…

There was little doubt who voters would name as the September player of the month after considering Marmaton Valley High School quarterback/defensive back Tyler Lord’s impact for the Wildcats. Considering MVHS plays eight-man football, magnifying…

The Southern Coffey County Titans face an uphill battle next week when they open the postseason against the No. 1 seed Peabody-Burns Warriors. The bright side of last Friday’s 48-0 mercy-rule shortened contest against Otis-Bison…

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt Elementary School has announced its first quarter honor rolls for 2025-26. All A’s Third Grade Khaysen Allen, Myles Brady, Atlas Carter, Wyler Catron, Boston Chapman, Mya Davis, Axten Hubbard, Ellsie Kalousek, Palmer…

Dennis Wayne Guenther died Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at his home in Humboldt. Dennis was born July 24, 1943, in Iola, to Lucas Daniel and Eunie Mae (Mooney) Guenther. On Feb. 29, 1964, he married…

Joan Mary Young, 66, of Grove, Okla., died Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at Ascension St. John’s Hospital, Tulsa. Joan was born April 5, 1959, in Iola, to Darrell Don Ross and Elizabeth Ann (Betty) (Sicka)…