The world could take a deep breath Tuesday night as U.S. President Barack Obama agreed to postpone his request that Congress vote on a military strike against Syria.In systematic fashion Obama defended his initial decision…

Roberta Ann (Lundine) Bradford, 66, Topeka, passed away Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013. Roberta was born to Jerome and Ann Massoth on Nov. 1, 1946, in Piqua. She graduated from St. Patrick’s High School in Parsons.…

Graveside service for Helen E. Whitworth, 92, Lawrence, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, at Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Whitworth passed away Saturday, Sept. 8, 2013, at Brandon Woods at Alvamar in Lawrence.She was born…

A window of opportunity on averting a military strike on Syria opened Monday afternoon when John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State, floated the idea of Syria moving its stockpiles of chemical weapons under international control.Syria…

HUMBOLDT — USD 258 is spending $33,000 to make its schools more secure. High School Principal John Johnson told board members Monday night more surveillance cameras were being added on the middle and high schools…

While “sticking points” seemed to be the key words regarding the proposed EMS merger during Monday night’s council meeting, County Commissioner Tom Williams seemed confident both entities could work through the issues.Talks continued between the…

“We need to be the council to get this done,” Council member Steven French said as he made a motion to begin the annexation of Country Estates to the city of Iola proper.The motion passed…

Iola police are seeking the public’s help in resolving a series of car burglaries Sunday morning, while the vehicle owners were at church.The incidents were reported to vehicles parked at St. John’s Catholic Church, 310…

HUMBOLDT – — Time was, every 18-year-old male in Allen County knew Viola Staley.Staley was the Selective Service director who oversaw the conscription of young men into the armed services. If alive today, there’s a…

Humboldt High’s junior varsity volleyball team went 1-2-1 Saturday at the Iola Invitational Tournament.The Lady Cubs dropped their first match, 25-23, 25-17 to the host Fillies, then split a two-set match against Central Heights, winning…