Arrest Austin Bradley, 19, was arrested on Feb. 14 on outstanding warrants.  Derrick Miller, 33, was arrested on Feb. 15 on suspicion of being a pedestrian under the influence. Incidents On Feb. 14, police responded…

The Iola Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism’s annual dinner is Thursday, March 2. The event is at the Allen County Country Club starting at 5:30 p.m. Erik Pedersen and Brittney Holum are the guest…

TOPEKA — A modified form of parental rights legislation would require school districts to create an online portal for parents and publish district curriculum yearly.  The legislation was advanced during a Wednesday K-12 Education Budget…

Students with Miss Chelsea’s Dance Academy were in St. Louis Jan. 26-29 for the Deprese Dance Convention. The studio received an “eminence award” for the students’ hard work and technique. The dancers earned one diamond,…

If you live in an old house and have always wondered about its past and the people in it, the Iola Public Library has a program for you: “Researching Your Home and the People Who…

Lawrence “Larry” Erwin Williams of Emporia passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. He was 78. Larry was born March 25, 1944,…

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt High’s Colden Cook has been a key piece as to why his Cubs have a dominant 15-4 record with only two games left in the season.   Cook, a sophomore, has suited…

YATES CENTER — The Yates Center High boys bounced back from their loss earlier in the week and blew out Chetopa at home on Thursday, 71-16.  The Wildcats (5-13) gave a full team effort and…

COLONY — The Crest High volleyball team earned the KVA Team Academic Award for the 2022-2023 season.  The Lady Lancers finished the season with a combined 3.87 GPA.   Four girls also received the KVA…

Humboldt High had a trio of girl wrestlers take the mats at the Coffeyville regional last week.  Though none of the girls advanced to state, each finished a successful season.  Elizabeth Melendez competed in the…