HUMBOLDT — A promising start for Humboldt High’s homecoming showdown against Cherryvale quickly turned sour in a 47-31 loss to the Chargers.Cherryvale opened the contest with a strong drive, primarily on the efforts of running…

PITTSBURG — A back-and-forth affair in which neither scored twice in a row came down to the last seconds Thursday.There, an Iola Middle School seventh-grader stepped in front of a Pittsburg pass with 4 seconds…

RICHMOND — As the cross country season nears its home stretch, Iola High head coach Marv Smith is optimistic his runners will be in fine shape to challenge for Pioneer League championships in two weeks.The…

A version of Murphy’s Law was in effect for Iola High’s Mustangs Friday.“Whatever we could do wrong, we did,” Mustang head coach Doug Kerr said.On hand to take full advantage were the visiting Central Heights…

The Affordable Care Act is the centerpiece for Republicans willing to keep government funding in limbo.The ACA has been maligned as the worst thing since the bubonic plague.And yet, a majority of Americans look forward…

Feverish activity is evident at 902 N. State Street. Day and night Mario de Loera and his two partners are working diligently to open an authentic Mexican restaurant, El Jimador.El Jimador translates as a farmer…

HUMBOLDT — Larry Barnett became more excited with every word he uttered Tuesday evening when the Biblesta Committee met to put finishing touches on Saturday’s 56th annual event.“We have great music lined up, and the…

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt High’s junior varsity volleyball team picked up a pair of wins Tuesday over visiting Yates Center, 25-10, 25-7, and Erie, 25-19, 25-19.“The girls played extremely in well both matches,” said Humboldt JV…

LAWRENCE — Humboldt’s cross country team was among the hundreds of runners who endured miserable weather conditions Saturday in a meet at Lawrence’s Rim Rock Farm.On the girls side, Kolby Allen placed 221st in the…

COFFEYVILLE — Iola High’s tennis team wrapped up 2013 regular season play Tuesday with a series of matches at Coffeyville.Leading the way for the Fillies was No. 1 singles player Megan Smith, who went 2-2…