As the Russians menace Ukraine by amassing at least 100,000 troops at the border, it is time to ask what Russian President Vladimir Putin is really after. Yes, he wants to ensure Ukraine doesn’t join…

The Jayhawk Conference schedule is off to a great start for ACC’s men’s basketball team. After winning last week against Labette County, the Red Devils moved to 2-0 in conference with a 68-53 win over…

ACC’s women’s basketball team played their first home game since Dec. 7 on Saturday night, and what a game it was. The Red Devils defeated Hesston 60-52. Allen came out of the gates fast, running…

CHERRYVALE  — Humboldt High’s Cubs took to the court Friday for their first game in nearly a month. “And it showed,” Cub head coach David Taylor said. The Cubs struggled in the half-court offense, committing…

Bradley Dean Kinzle, age 64, peacefully passed at home on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022.  Brad was born April 7, 1957, in Iola, to the late Lloyd and Bonnie (Hallam) Kinzle. He was the sibling to…

Bonnie Jean Huskey, 93, long-time resident of Le Roy, passed away early Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, at Aldersgate Village in Topeka. Bonnie was born Dec. 17, 1928, in Neosho Falls, one of the seven children…

PLEASANTON— A huge game by Sean Hurst propelled Yates Center to a big win over Pleasanton on Friday night. Hurst’s performance was just one of a few factors that got the Wildcats back into the…

Harold Eugene “Gene” Johnston was born Jan. 29, 1922, in Chanute, the son of Peter S. and Mabel (Miller) Johnston and passed from this life on Thursday morning, Jan. 13, 2022, at his home south…

Homer Leonard “Pancho” Adams, 68, Colony, died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, at Olathe Medical Center.  Pancho was born March 19, 1953, in Garnett. He was the eighth of nine children born to Homer LeRoy and…

PLEASANTON — Yates Center High School girls fell behind early at Pleasanton on Friday night. The Wildcats tried hard to fight back but still lost 33-26. Both teams came out fast, scoring early and often.…