State crews loaded with chainsaws and skid steers arrived at Lehigh Portland State Park this week to cull unwanted trees and vegetation.  “We’re removing some cedars and other invasive species to let the good stuff…

Janet Grace Lord Church, 75, of Iola, passed away on Wednesday, Dec.  6, 2023, at the Medicalodges nursing facility in Iola. Jan was born on Oct. 29, 1948, to Ralph and Virgina Lord in Allen…

Kansas Supreme Court Justices now say they hope to restore most functions of the state’s court computer system, shut down for nearly two months by an “evil, criminal” cyberattack, by the end of this month.…

HUMBOLDT — “If someone is eating our food and we’re staring at you, don’t be weirded out,” said Vaneza Galoso about her Filipino heritage. “We’re just trying to see if you like it — it’s…

Wanda Lee Henkle, 87, retired printing press operator at the Sedgwick County Extension office, died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. Private family services will be held. Wanda once was a school teacher in a one-room schoolhouse.…

HUMBOLDT — Teams of law enforcement officers descended upon Humboldt Wednesday afternoon for a manhunt that led to the arrest of a suspect in a Nov. 28 burglary in Iola. With use of a Kansas…

The Iola Middle and High School orchestras performed a variety of tunes at a concert on Wednesday evening at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center.

YATES CENTER — Yates Center High School will celebrate the trailblazers who brought girls sports to life 50 years ago. Kathe Hamman, a former YCHS student and coach, has invited players and coaches from the…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Andy Reid had no interest Wednesday in reliving the Chiefs’ controversial loss to Buffalo last weekend. Reid curtly batted away continued questions about the 20-17 defeat, where a rare offside…

Preschoolers at Iola Elementary School serenaded their parents and teachers Thursday morning with a medley of holiday songs. Thursday marked the final day of classes for USD 257 students before the Christmas break. Classes for…