The deer rut has brought the animals in much closer contact with motorists throughout Allen County. U.S. 169 has become a particularly dangerous location with several deer-related accidents reported within the past week. The most…

As food pantry shelves in Southeast Kansas should be filling for the holidays, they are instead beginning to go bare, the demand is so great. That’s because of the fear that the federal Supplemental Nutrition…

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…

A dozen or so showed up at the Allen County Courthouse steps Saturday for a small “No Kings” rally, one of countless such demonstrations held over the weekend across the country.

IOLA — Nathan Fawson is a man under fire. And he wants you to know he is grateful. Sitting in a consultation room painted a calming shade of neutral, Fawson — CEO of the Southeast…

Alexa and Nora Ellis are supportive sisters when it comes to the Allen County Fair. It helps that their entries are, for the most part, in separate events. Alexa, 15, is already a grand champion…

LAHARPE — Emergency crews stayed overnight Wednesday and into Thursday morning to ensure a fire in the landfill’s trash cell had been fully extinguished. The fire was reported at about 8:40 p.m. Wednesday. LaHarpe Fire…

A resurfacing project will begin Monday, covering all of U.S. 59 in Allen County. The 21-mile stretch, extending from the Anderson County line to the north to Neosho County to south, will be resurfaced with…

Nicole Haney, a Dispatcher with the Allen County Communications, was recently awarded a scholarship for advanced training and education in recognition of their outstanding professional potential.   NENA: The 9-1-1 Association awarded 43 Gold Line Scholarships…

HAYS — Fort Hays State University recognized approximately 1,691 graduates during its Spring 2025 commencement ceremonies Friday and Saturday, May 16-17, at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays. Area graduates included the following: Humboldt Elysia Kunkler,…