CHANUTE — Chanute police officers are looking into a reported sighting of a bear, and have advised residents to use caution if they encounter the animal. The Chanute Police Department posted the alert after a…

Arrests reported Iola police officers arrested Khloe Utley Friday morning for suspicion of domestic battery in the 500 block of East Garfield Road. On May 11, officers arrested Zachary Genoble, 18, of Iola, for suspected…

As evergreen trees and shrubs across Kansas begin their annual spring growth flush, now is the ideal time for homeowners to inspect and prune landscape evergreens before summer arrives. Evergreen species — including pine, spruce,…

Grace Kathryn Snethen and Todd James Crosley were married Saturday, March 14, at The Life Mission Church in Ottawa, Kansas. Parents of the bride are Scott Alan and Beth Ann Snethen of Ottawa. Parents of…

ALLEN COUNTY MAGISTRATE COURT Judge Chuck Apt Criminal cases filed: Austin L. Wynn, Laharpe, domestic battery, possession of marijuana Joshua B. Mann, Iola, domestic battery, battery, criminal damage to property Candace E. Elbrader, Iola, abuse…

The Southeast Kansas Multi-County Health Department is spreading severe storm awareness with a free movie night. The Health Department will show the iconic 1996 storm-themed movie “Twister” at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 21, outside the…

Klaira Gayle Hayes, 17, was recently crowned Senior Miss Dance America at Revolution Dance Competition in Wichita. Klaira has danced competitively since the age of 2 at her mother’s dance studio, Spotlight Dance Academy, in…

Iola Middle School recognized its students for their academic and athletic prowess for the 2025-26 school year Thursday, which also was the last day of classes for the school year. On top of the honor…

FORT SCOTT —  A recall petition filed against Bourbon County Commission Chairman Samuel Tran has been certified, the second such petition filed against an elected county official in less than a month. The Bourbon County…

Hi, Carolyn. I’m having major spine surgery in a few weeks, and my husband will need to have chemo during the time I’m recovering from surgery and can’t drive. I have good friends who I…