It’s an ambitious legacy for a community of fewer than 600 citizens. But Lecompton, 13 miles northwest of Lawrence, has leaned into the challenge. After all, for six contentious years it was the capital of…

The Iola school bands welcomed the community to their winter concerts Tuesday evening at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. Playing a medley of songs were the jazz band, beginning and intermediate bands, middle school advanced…

You’re invited! Please stop by the Register office next week to help us celebrate our 4th annual Subscriber Appreciation Week. Pick up a “I Read Local” tote bag, free to all subscribers. We’ll also have…

Allen County Commissioners arrived at a solution Tuesday morning after a change in a grant’s eligibility requirements. Last year, Your Community Foundation (YCF) qualified for a grant from the Patterson Foundation of Kansas City. The…

“It feels like I’m moving home, and I’m not even from there,” was Dr. Lyvier Leffler’s response from Houston Wednesday morning at the news of being selected as the next president of Allen Community College.…

Richard “Dick” Jerome Schneider, age 80, of LaHarpe, Kan., passed away at his home Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. Dick was born in Akron, Ohio, on Feb. 13, 1944, to Herbert and Bettie (Coleman) Schneider. Dick…

RICHMOND — Tuesday proved to be just what the doctor ordered for Iola High’s boys. Buoyed by senior Cortland Carson’s school record-tying 38 points, the Mustangs made a critical defensive stop in the game’s final…

RICHMOND — Iola High’s girls got off to a tough start Tuesday, scoring only one field goal in the first quarter against Osage City. It didn’t get much better from there. The Mustangs struggled mightily…

HUMBOLDT — A quick start propelled Humboldt High to victory Tuesday. The Cubs raced out to a 41-16 halftime lead over West Elk to open the Humboldt Preseason Tournament. The pace slowed a bit after…

HUMBOLDT — Some stout defense and timely outside shooting kept Humboldt High’s girls in the victory column Tuesday. The Lady Cubs held visiting West Elk to 17 points through the first three quarters. And when…