David Ball’s dream job runs until July. Whether it lasts beyond that remains up in the air. “If I can stay, I’m gonna try,” said Ball, who serves as director of trails for Thrive Allen…

As it turns out, we aren’t quite so divided as a nation. Again and again, surveys show that Americans agree that billionaires and corporations don’t need more tax breaks.  We agree that we want quality,…

It finally happened: Social media companies are starting to be held accountable for the toxicity of their algorithmic grip. In a first ruling of its kind, a California Superior Court jury found Wednesday that Meta…

Kellian Peterson of Ottawa County brought home the trophy by winning the Sunflower State Spelling Bee Saturday, hosted by Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina. The competition involved 93 spellers from across the state, and lasted…

LAWRENCE — Three smoke and vape shops are suing the state of Kansas, accusing officials of Fourth Amendment violations in a series of October raids. The plaintiffs have filed suit against KBI director Tony Mattivi,…

CHANUTE — Iolans Gary McIntosh and Jim Gilpin were among the participants as the Sons of the American Revolution recently recognized a Revolutionary War soldier and his descendants with a grave-marking ceremony. McIntosh and Gilpin…

Shirley Joan (Jody) Peters, age 80, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Chanute, after a relatively short battle with health issues. Shirley was born Dec. 27, 1945, in Chanute, to Franklin Schooley and Lillian…

Iola High School students signed a banner supporting mental health awareness Wednesday. The effort, coordinated by Mustangs for Mental Health, part of Zero Reasons Why Allen County, is designed to help create a supportive school…

An attorney for Malachi Davis, accused in the March 8 shooting death of a Humboldt man, is asking a judge to dismiss the second-degree murder charge against him. Davis, 25, of Humboldt, is accused of…

Allen County commissioners began shaping the framework of the county’s own potential Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) this week, reviewing draft options and discussing how the program could encourage property improvements across the county. An NRP…