TOPEKA – Today, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas to be flown at half-staff from sunup to sundown on Wednesday, May 22, in honor of…

MORAN — Marmaton Valley High School’s small-but-mighty Class of 2024 made its mark in and out of the classroom. Six of the 11 graduates were recognized with honor cords recognizing their academic achievements by maintaining…

With two weeks left to file for election, at least one county office will be contested. Sheriff Bryan J. Murphy is being challenged by Anthony Maness on the Republican side of the ballot, setting up…

A benefit concert, “A Night For Humanity,” featured Atomic Possum and Damaris Kunkler Friday night at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. The event raised $4,646.18 for Humanity House, a non-profit that offers a food pantry,…

HUMBOLDT — It’s not easy to find employees who understand how to operate a CNC machine. The machines — CNC stands for “computer numerical control” — use pre-programmed computer software to control precise tools in…

Echoing last week’s Mildred town hall, a small gathering of Carlyle community members expressed their frustrations with rising property taxes Thursday evening. Leading this town hall once again was Commissioner David Lee, accompanied by Interim…

Virginia Crane isn’t sure what she will do without a classroom when the school year ends Friday. She’s been teaching for 57 years. “I’m near tears every time anybody says retirement,” Crane said.  By the…

Riverside Park will be bustling this weekend as Iola Rotary Club hosts its Annual Smokin’ Hot Cars and BBQ event. This year is the first time the organization has split away from the Allen County…

Iola Elementary School’s outgoing fifth-grade class celebrated the end of the 2023-24 school year with the traditional ringing of the school bell Thursday morning.

Deputy Chief Eric B’Hymer, a 25-year veteran with the Iola Fire Department, passed away Tuesday evening in Wichita. B’Hymer, age 53, was diagnosed in February with non-small cell lung cancer. Surviving are his wife, Angie,…