The expanded child tax credit that families received in 2021 helped reduce child poverty across the country, but particularly in the South where families lack a sufficient safety net, according to a paper released on…

The Humboldt High boys season came to an end in their Class 3A substate championship game against Wichita Collegiate on Saturday night. The Cubs lost 64-32. The Cubs were hurt by the Trojans’ tough full-court…

The Humboldt High boys used a last minute roll in from Sam Hull to propel their way to victory over Wichita-Trinity Academy 53-52 in a Class 3A substate playoff matchup Friday night. Hull and the…

Convicted as follows: Allen S. Blackburn, Iola, theft, $395, probation ordered. Cleto D. Coronado Jr., Iola, dog running at large (two counts), improper animal tethering, $320. Candace E. Elbrader, Iola, disorderly conduct, $315. James R.…

Iolan arrested for reported rape Iola police officers were called to Allen County Regional Hospital Thursday for a reported sexual assault victim. Following an investigation, officers arrested Steve Holtz, 39, Iola, in the 400 block…

The cause of a fire that damaged the home of  Calvin Coday has not been announced. Coday’s house at 3881 Connecticut Road, northwest of Savonburg, burned Thursday morning. Volunteer firefighters from the Elsmore/Savonburg, Humboldt and…

Elnora Mae Jackman Stanley of Humboldt died Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at her home at age 102.  Elnora was born April 25, 1920, in Gas, to Henry H. and Fay C. (Pope) Jackman, the only…

Wanda Jean Lytle, 94, of Iola passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Medicalodges in Iola. Wanda is survived by two daughters: Sandra K. (Lytle) Gavin and her husband Leonard, Wichita and Spring S.…

DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Ford will increase production of six models this year, half of them electric, as the company and the auto industry start to rebound from sluggish U.S. sales in 2022. The automaker…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has arrested two Kansas men on allegations that they illegally exported aviation-related technology to Russia and provided repair services for the equipment.  Cyril Gregory Buyanovsky and Douglas Robertson are…