COLUMBUS — Finding a way to win on the road in the Southeast Kansas League is never easy. Iola High’s Fillies did just that Tuesday night.The Fillies spoiled senior night for Columbus High’s Lady Titans.…

LeRoy Dean McKinney, 68, of Kincaid died Friday, Feb. 11, 2011, at Mercy Regional Hospital in Manhattan.Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints…

Ennis O. (Blohm) Seigel, 80, of Iola died Monday, Feb. 14, 2011, at Allen County Hospital in Iola. Information about her life and funeral arrangements will be published when provided by Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel…

Patty Sue Karr, 44, of LaHarpe died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011, at her home.She was born May 16, 1966, in Iola, to James Lee and Sally Sue (Dillman) Smith. She grew up in the Gas…

President Obama’s  budget would make a start at reducing federal deficits over the next decade — but only a start.He proposes cuts in the Pell Grant program, reductions in Pentagon spending made possible by the…

MORAN — Crushes were the rule Monday at Marmaton Valley High School.As Valentine’s Day fever was in full swing, members of the freshmen class were busy delivering “Crush Valentines.”Each consisted of a helium-filled balloon tied…

Two of five days lost to winter weather in USD 257 have been rescheduled and two of the remaining three might be forgiven.Board members voted Monday evening to have classes on a second scheduled snow…

USD 257 stands to lose $315,000 in state aid before the current school year ends on June 30.That will come from a base per-pupil cut of $75 to $3,937 recommended by Gov. Sam Brownback. Additional…

HUMBOLDT — Pet owners will be allowed to register their dogs or cats with the city for free — if they have their animals microchipped.Humboldt City Council members approved at their monthly meeting Monday the…

HUMBOLDT — City Council members were given their first glimpses Monday of an ambitious plan to improve the appearance of Humboldt’s downtown business district.Paul Finney, representing Humboldt’s Downtown Action team, showed council members the final…