As a journalist, sometimes you make an error. And I’ve always believed that when you publish something that’s wrong, you need to be up front about it, acknowledge it, and correct it as soon as…

TOPEKA — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly on Monday vetoed a bill adopted by the Kansas Legislature to curtail rising property taxes by placing unprecedented restrictions on the ability of cities and counties to increase spending.…

Glenda Lea Walter, 74, of Colony, died Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Allen County Regional Hospital, Iola. Glenda was born July 6, 1951, in Chanute, to Glen Staton and Leola (Crowder) Staton. Glenda married Ronald…

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt is rolling out the welcome mat in a big way this weekend. The community anticipates scores of visitors — likely 150 or more — in town to learn about anything and everything…

Yvonne Lynn Parks, 57, Le Roy, died Wednesday, April 22, 2026. She was born Aug. 30, 1968 in Iola to Lowell H. and Anita Julie (Bower) Graham. Yvonne was married to Jeff Parks. Visitation will…

Iola City Council members received a double shot of better-than-expected news Monday. On a night in which the Council formally approved the sale of $9.65 million in bonds to fund a complete rebuild of U.S.…

Iola City Council members agreed Monday to assist with an Allen County-led cardboard recycling program. Council members voted 7-1 to purchase a container of some sort to help store the cardboard until it can be…

The theft of equipment earlier this year from the Humanity House community garden remains unsolved, but the setback has not stopped the organization’s work. Director Barbara Button said there have been no updates in the…

Linda Jean Lawrence, a dedicated educator and the heart of her family, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the age of 80. Born in Topeka to Vernon and Wilma…

CAIRO — The United Arab Emirates will withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries effective May 1, the state news agency WAM said on Tuesday. The decision follows what officials described as a…