Pay raises for county employees will most likely be decided next week by Allen County Commissioners.“We have to do something for our employees,” said Commissioner Tom Williams at Tuesday’s meeting.Williams said he preferred wage adjustments…

Four people in this sports utility vehicle were injured late Tuesday morning when it collided with a car, in the background, driven by Joyce Lemon, 67, Manhattan. The SUV was driven by Andrew Neal, 27,…

COLONY — Cold shooting and defensive breakdowns proved costly for Crest High’s boys Tuesday as visiting Lebo High left town with a 45-29 victory.“Honestly, this one has me at a loss for words,” Lancer coach…

NEODESHA — Host Neodesha High’s strong finish to the first and second halves was enough to down Yates Center High’s boys Tuesday.The Bluestreaks outscored Yates Center 23-14 to end the first half, then 20-9 to…

CHETOPA — This whole nail-biting thriller thing has become old hat for Marmaton Valley High’s boys.The Wildcats won their third consecutive heart-stopping victory Tuesday, this one undecided until Nathan Smart hit 1 of 2 free…

HUMBOLDT — The Lady Cubs have had better nights.Humboldt High lostto an undefeated Burlington Wildcats squad, 63-9. The Cubs had a mere four field goals.The Wildcats held the home team scoreless in the first quarter,…

HUMBOLDT — Coach David Taylor thought his Humboldt high Cubs needed a good test Tuesday night. The Burlington High Wildcats gave him exactly what he was looking for.While the Cubs pulled out a 70-64 victory,…

LA CYGNE — While most everybody deserves a second chance now and then, Iola High boys coach Bill Peeper would rather it not be the Mustangs’ opponents.On Tuesday, host Prarie View converted a number of…

LA CYGNE — A few costly missed assignments via Iola High’s defense gave Prairie View High girls all the boost they needed Tuesday.The Fillies, who seconds earlier had trimmed a 12-point deficit to four early…

Lois Heinrich, 96, Iola, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at Tara Gardens in Iola.Lois was born Nov. 22, 1916, in Iola, the daughter of Frank and Sylvia (Cox) Heinrich. She grew up on a farm…