President Obama may start using his very substantial powers as chief executive to achieve some of his policy goals. He already has announced he won’t negotiate with the Republican-led House over raising the debt limit.…

Lance Armstrong was everybody’s hero. He started competing as a triathlete at the age of 16 and became a national sprint course triathlon champion in 1989 and 1990. He began his career as a professional…

While there was a lot of fluff in Gov. Sam Brownback’s State of the State address Tuesday night, the solid stuff was hard as rocks.— With the state facing a $267 million deficit in the…

Jeanette Snavely, 90, Iola, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, at Allen County Hospital.Jeanette was born June 27, 1922, on the family farm south of Humboldt, the daughter of John Henry and Idessa (Michael) Stranghoner.…

Terry Powelson has been appointed to the Agricultural Education Advisory Committee at Kansas State University — his efforts guided toward helping community college students make an easy transition.According to Steven Harbstreit, the coordinator of agricultural…

A covey of volunteers who sort and sell used clothing and household goods at the Iola Senior Citizens thrift shop, 223 N. State St., donated $16,000 to benevolent organizations during 2012.Joe Hess, one of the…

Jason Nelson’s tenure as Allen County ambulance director ended abruptly Tuesday morning when Allen County commissioners Dick Works and Tom Williams voted to make his resignation of a week earlier effective immediately. Nelson resigned at…

CHEROKEE — As far as learning experiences go, Tuesday’s defeat may provide some short- and long-term benefits for Marmaton Valley High’s boys.The Wildcats fell 56-43 to host Southeast High of Cherokee in the first round…

PLEASANTON — An overwhelming victory for Humboldt High’s boys over the Altoona-Midway Jets Tuesday night gave the Cubs a chance to spread the wealth across the scoreboard.All of the players who suited up for Humboldt…

BURLINGTON — To see how much Iola High’s girls have improved, one need look no further than the first quarter of Tuesday night’s contest with undefeated Burlington High.To see just how good Burlington can be,…