LAHARPE — During the 1940s, everyone’s focus was on World War II. The front pages of the Register were filled with news about such things as German atrocities, Allied advances and efforts to support the…

Tracy Call, the founder, driving force and for the past seven years the face of Humanity House in Iola, has retired. Yes, really. Call’s retirement as the organization’s executive director became official Wednesday. Her replacement…

A flurry of filings in the runup to Thursday’s deadline means Allen Countians will have several decisions to make at the ballot box in November. Most notably, eight candidates added their names to the list…

Thrive Allen County is hosting a community conversation in Iola at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the Iola Elementary School Cafeteria. Residents are encouraged to share their ideas, concerns and visions for Iola. For more information,…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fending off a U.S. default, the Senate gave final approval late Thursday to a debt ceiling and budget cuts package, grinding into the night to wrap up work on the bipartisan deal…

A litany of area high school athletes impressed at playoffs and state competitions this spring.  Vote for your favorites on our website. Boys Trey Sommer — Humboldt baseball  Sommer impressed most on the diamond at…

DESTIN, Fla. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference will play eight league games in 2024 when it expands to 16 teams with the additions of Oklahoma and Texas, but beyond that the schedule model is still…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Horse racing’s oversight authority and Churchill Downs have each announced additional safety and health measures in the wake of 12 recent deaths since late April at the home of the Kentucky…

DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Davis Riley opened with a 67 at the Memorial to finish atop the leaderboard after the opening round for the second straight year. And that’s where the similarities end. Riley birdied…

GENEVA (AP) — Polish soccer referee Szymon Marciniak apologized Friday for speaking at a business event tied to a far-right politician and was confirmed by UEFA to officiate next week’s Champions League final. Marciniak’s appointment…