In his first foray as governor, Sam Brownback has proposed the Kansas Arts Commission be eliminated.Instead, it should become a private function, for which Brownback has suggested a $200,000 send-off.At first glance, the move seems…

The home of Hugh Conover, 502 N. Walnut, sustained heavy damage after a fire burned an upstairs loft and attic.The fire, reported shortly before 9 p.m. Tuesday, started in the loft and spread to the…

The best of Broadway will be showcased Saturday night in Neil Berg’s celebrated 100 Years of Broadway.The musical revue recreates the greatest moments from the finest shows of the century with the stars themselves from…

Two people, one an incumbent, filed Tuesday for positions on the USD 257 Board of Education. The filings created one race and left just one position without a candidate.Don Snavely, 802 S. State St., filed…

A new Allen County attorney will be nominated during a convention of Republican precinct representatives Saturday afternoon in the basement meeting room of Community National Bank, 120 E. Madison Ave.The meeting starts at 1 p.m.Wade…

GARDEN CITY — There’s a saying: “What you don’t know can’t hurt you.” Whether you agree or disagree, Kansas State Research and Extension is urging property owners to test for radon during January, National Radon…

Newly minted state senator Jeff King and other local politicians were on hand Monday night for an Allen County Farm Bureau Association board of directors legislative update.King, an Independence attorney in private practice, was joined…

Five-day-old Gannon Lee Dougherty, son of Mike and Kathy Dougherty of Iola, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. He was born Jan. 11, 2011, at 10:22 p.m. at Allen County…

GARNETT — Marmaton Valley Junior High girls lost the A-team contest with host Westphalia 32-26 Monday. Mackenzie Tynon led the Wildcats with 18 points. Tessa Olson added four points. Emily Boyd scored two while Cheyenne English…

COLUMBUS — Iola Middle School’s eighth-grade A-team used an 18-7 second-quarter run to boost themselves to a 42-29 win Monday.The Ponies led 6-4 over host Columbus then sprinted to a halftime lead of 24-11.“We attacked…