Harper Noel Hill was born to parents Reagan and Nathan Hill on Jan. 13, 2015, at Newman Regional Health in Emporia. Harper is the granddaughter of Jennifer and Jon Hill, Colony, Brek Ulrich, Iola, and…

Chester L. “Chet” Bishop, 89, Iola, died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, at Windsor Place in Iola. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel in Iola. To sign the guestbook online…

Jane Ingels, 95, Raymore, Mo., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015.A Celebration of Life will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today at Cullen Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made…

Lloyd Houk’s style of ministry is reminiscent of the old circuit-riding preachers of a bygone era. They pulled themselves in the saddle every Sunday morning and took off for a little country church.Houk does much…

Kansas is on track to becoming a third-world country. Its leaders are usurping powers while leaving the masses with fewer services. In his state address Thursday night, Gov. Sam Brownback said the state’s schools are…

LAHARPE — Electric rates will not have to rise, LaHarpe City Council members declared Wednesday, although bills still are likely to go up for most.The council discussed a software error that under-charged electric customers since…

A jury agreed with Iolan Mitch Sigg, who said his actions during a traffic stop involving his son nearly two years ago did not warrant a disorderly conduct charge.The six-person jury took less than 30…

Allen Community College’s girls basketball team struggled offensively in their first game back at home since break, losing 76-45 Wednesday night to Cowley.The Tigers’ fullcourt pressure didn’t help matters, but the Red Devils weren’t ready…

Neither Allen Community College or Cowley College could find an offensive rhythm in the Red Devils 75-74 last-minute win Wednesday night. The referees prevented either team finding a rhythm, calling 51 fouls throughout the game.“They…

A payment agreement was made between Allen Community College and Architect One, Topeka, Tuesday night at the Allen board of trustees meeting for a renovation plan.Trustees approved $112,018 for the renovation and remodel of multiple…