CANEY — The calendar still says mid-January, but Humboldt Middle School’s boys dished out a helping of March Madness Thursday. The Cubs erased a nine-point deficit in the fourth quarter, scoring in the waning seconds…

Even with face masks and social distancing, Wednesday’s inauguration ceremony emitted a warm and fuzzy feeling. Where allowed, couples hugged and kissed. Family members gathered in group hugs. The day provided a reunion for former…

Many in the politics industry profit from claiming that fraud and illegality plague our elections. Some probably think that they can push that false narrative with no consequences, at least for themselves. If the tactic…

An automobile dealership which had been owned and operated by Bud White and then his son, Dick White, for 55 years in Iola was sold yesterday to John Edwards, a Chevrolet district manager from Joplin.…

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The rural economy in parts of 10 Plains and Western states continues to grow, but rural bank CEOs say their biggest fears for the 2021 economy are excessive inflation and higher…

Hybrid learning has become the go-to compromise for Kansas’ largest school districts to get students back in classrooms. Districts in Lawrence, Topeka, Olathe and elsewhere rotate students between in-person and online lessons. Kids get physical…

TOPEKA, Kansas — Fights between Republican lawmakers and the Democratic governor — over new taxes and her power to shut down businesses in a pandemic — threaten calls on both sides for political unity. Meanwhile,…

A theft was reported Jan. 11 in the 400 block of Kansas Drive. Pump N Pete’s North reported theft Jan. 12 in the 700 block of North State Street. Theft was reported Jan. 16 in…

IOLA MUNICIPAL COURT Judge Patti Boyd Convicted as follows with fines assessed: Courtney E. Douglas, Iola, expired tag, $195 Rebecca R. Glukowsky, Iola, improper parking, $175 Sophia S. Gott, Iola, failure to wear seat belt,…

A free medication safety training session is coming up soon. Anyone is welcome to attend, especially seniors over 50 who might benefit from the experience. The training session is scheduled for 1 a.m. to 2…