OSAWATOMIE — Iola High’s mental toughness paid off again with a victory Tuesday. The Mustangs took an early lead against Osawatomie, but the host Trojans bounced back every time Iola thought it had things under…

HUMBOLDT — Ball control and clutch free throw shooting proved to be just what the doctor ordered for Humboldt High’s girls Tuesday. The Lady Cubs outscored visiting Bluestem 13-6 to break open a 19-19 halftime…

HUMBOLDT — A few halftime tweaks and a renewed vigor on defense paid off handsomely for Humboldt High Tuesday. The Cubs outscored visiting Bluestem 19-11 through the third quarter to extend a 12-point lead, and…

MOUND CITY — A short-handed Marmaton Valley High girls team fought to the bitter end, but could not get over the hump Tuesday in a 40-36 loss at Jayhawk-Linn. The Wildcats, still without leading scorer…

MOUND CITY — Marmaton Valley High’s boys clamped down nicely on defense after a tough start Tuesday. The Wildcats fell behind host Jayhawk-Linn, 18-8, after one quarter, but surrendered only 19 points the rest of…

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce said he went too far when he bumped into coach Andy Reid and screamed at him during the Super Bowl. Kelce addressed the situation Wednesday on New Heights,…

Cost was the main concern among Iola Council members with a proposed drop-off recycling program presented Monday. The evening’s discussion was the second of its kind since the Council has decided to offer a recycling…

Special Counsel Robert K. Hur’s report, in which he declined to prosecute President Biden for his handling of classified documents, also included a much-debated assessment of Mr. Biden’s cognitive abilities. “Mr. Biden would likely present…

HUMBOLDT — Though Humboldt school district leaders tried to temper expectations, the opening of a 102-year-old time capsule Monday evening revealed the ravages of time more than treasure. Newspaper archives from 1922 indicated the contents…

HUMBOLDT — Construction of a new community center at the Humboldt Sports Complex will face a quick turnaround.  That’s because its funding — a $5 million grant — must be spent before September 2025.  “Now…