Arrest reported Iola police officers witnessed a disturbance Dec. 5 along East Breckendridge Street. Upon further investigation, John Carper was arrested for suspicion of aggravated domestic battery and battery of a law enforcement officer. Officers…

The announcement Sunday that a Libyan man suspected in the 1988 bombing of a passenger jet has been taken into U.S. custody put the spotlight back on the notorious terrorist attack and longstanding efforts to…

The Marmaton Valley High School KAY Club (Kansas Association for Youth) made the annual trip to Ronald McDonald House in Kansas City on Nov. 28.  The KAY officers delivered pull tabs collected over the year…

Allen County Area Retired School Personnel met on Wednesday, Dec. 7, in the Mary Ellen Stadler room at ACC.  There were 15 members in attendance.  The program was presented by Iola middle and high school…

Michael Steven Baker, 75, of Maumelle, Ark., passed away Nov. 26, 2022. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps, completing two tours in Vietnam and was selected for Officers Candidate School, where he attained the…

GARNETT — The Iola High wrestling team finished in last place with only two wrestlers competing at the Anderson County Invitational on Saturday morning.  The Mustangs scored 22 points between Wyatt Westervelt and Korbin Cloud.…

HUMBOLDT — The Humboldt High boys got behind their front court scoring and a hard defensive effort to beat Erie on Friday night, 50-40.  The Cubs (4-0) began the matchup with momentum on their side…

MELVERN — The Southern Coffey County High boys earned their first victory of the season in overtime on Friday night at Marais des Cygnes Valley, 52-44. The Titans (1-3) relied on their veteran experience, spread…

CHANUTE — The Allen Community College men won both of their match-ups at the Neosho Classic  this weekend, extending their winning streak to five games. The Allen men (11-5) ran through Bethany College JV on…

YATES CENTER — The Yates Center High boys was upended by Cherryvale at home on Friday, 57-31.  Yates Center (1-3) was hurt by their poor shooting from the floor and their inability to halt Cherryvale’s…