ARMA — Marmaton Valley Junior High’s girls had a couple of nailbiters on their hands Thursday. The Wildcat A team emerged with a 23-21 victory, while Northeast eked out an 11-10 victory in the B…

CHERRYVALE — Humboldt Middle School’s girls rode a sterling defensive effort to victory Thursday evening. The Lady Cub defense held host Cherryvale scoreless through the third quarter, and for half of the fourth period, allowing…

ARMA — A cold start doomed Marmaton Valley Junior High’s boys Thursday. The Wildcats trailed 11-0 after one quarter, and while the Wildcats picked up their offense from there, it was too little, too late…

RICHMOND — Iola High’s girls knew to expect a high-pressure, smothering defense from Lebo Thursday. “We’ve been talking about, and practicing for it,” Mustang head coach Kelsey Johnson said. “But you can’t duplicate it.” The…

HUMBOLDT — Thursday’s 31-24 victory by Humboldt High’s girls over Crest most likely won’t go down as a work of art, Lady Cub head coach Aubrey Jones admitted. “We definitely struggled offensively,” Jones said. “I…

At age 30, Carley Swanson has had enough life experiences that “I very much feel that whatever is thrown my way, I can handle it. I can figure it out.”  That confidence is hard-earned, because…

No one expects Joe Biden to win Kansas in 2024.  After all, 1964 was the last time a Democrat won the state.  And before that, Kansans voted for Republicans in six straight presidential contests, including…

Kindergartners and third-graders from Iola Elementary School delighted the audience with a variety of snow-themed holiday songs Thursday evening at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. Songs included the classics “Frosty the Snowman” and “White Christmas.”…

The U.S. Census Bureau wants to change how it asks people about disabilities, and some advocates are complaining that they were not consulted enough on what amounts to a major overhaul in how disabilities would…

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt High picked up its third straight double-digit victory to open the 2023-24 season Thursday. Humboldt grabbed the early lead over visiting Crest and never looked back in a 53-32 win in game…