Kansas State Treasurer Jake LaTurner, right, visits with Todd Brandon, owner of TJ’s BBQ in Humboldt Thursday. LaTurner, one of three seeking the Republican nomination for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, spent…

A businessman and real estate agent by trade, John Brocker is running for county commission District 3, looking to serve his first full four-year term in office. “I’ve always promoted things that would help Iola,”…

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — President Trump is planning a massive fireworks display at Mount Rushmore on July 3, despite a decade-long ban on pyrotechnics at the iconic spot because of concerns about public health,…

In response to the nationwide demonstrations for racial equality, Jake LaTurner, candidate for the Republican nomination to Congress, said he thinks President Donald Trump’s decision to call in federal troops was not necessary at the…

Alana Cloutier of Humboldt filed Monday to represent the 9th District in the Kansas House of Representatives. As the only Democrat in the race, she will face the winner of the Aug. 4 Republican primary…

Michelle Meiwes notes Allen County has not had a female commissioner since Jean Barber retired 20 years ago. She hopes to change that. Meiwes filed Monday for a seat on the County Commission to represent…

David Lee, who has worn a variety of hats in the public sphere, has thrown his name in the race for an Allen County Commission seat. Lee, of LaHarpe, filed Wednesday to represent District 2,…

WASHINGTON —It was another tough break for Joe Biden in his struggle for relevance while the nation wrestles with the pandemic: The former vice president was poised to appear before the vast audience of ABC’s…

More than 30 residents of USD 258 met Thursday night to prepare a strategy to advocate for a bond issue designed to make improvements to the three major schools and adjoining facilities in Humboldt. The…

PHILADELPHIA —  Jill Biden once again proved it’s not wise to challenge a Philly girl. On Tuesday night, as former Vice President Joe Biden celebrated an impressive delegate haul, his wife was once again forced…