Change is afoot for Allen County. For the first time in a decade, local voters  — part of the newly reformed Ninth Kansas House District — will have someone new representing Allen County in Topeka…

Chris Mann always felt called to serve the public. It just didn’t turn out the way he expected. Mann, Democratic candidate for Kansas attorney general, met with about 20 people on Sunday afternoon at the…

HUMBOLDT — Two of Allen County’s most popular recreational trails may soon be integrated into a bicycle route system spanning the state. Humboldt City Council members were given a glimpse of what organizers hope will…

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt police officers are on the hunt for a suspect accused of entering a home and attacking one of the occupants when he arrived on the scene. Humboldt Police Chief Shannon Moore said…

“To confine our attention to terrestrial matters would be to limit the human spirit.” – Stephen Hawking, Astrophysicist Two dozen wide-eyed stargazers, from toddlers to retirees, were treated to a lesson in the heavens Thursday.…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A Kansas senator sent a little love to Humboldt as he sought to educate Congress about the good things happening in his home state. Sen. Jerry Moran on Wednesday highlighted Humboldt while…

Humboldt’s Mike Myer has made a name for himself for his astrophotography, snapping brilliant photos of the moon, constellations and other celestial objects. But he had never tried, until this week, to snap a picture of…

HUMBOLDT — The 64th Annual Biblesta celebration returns this weekend, featuring gospel singing and a parade known for its depictions of scenes from biblical stories such as Jonah and the Whale. The day’s events kick…

County roads damaged by detour traffic around a highway construction project at Moran will get a financial boost from the state. The Kansas Department of Transportation agreed to pay for road repairs to several rural…

City of Humboldt and Allen County road crews lay down chip and seal on Eighth Street in Humboldt on Tuesday morning. The county’s road repair efforts have been challenged this summer because of equpment breakdowns.…