Democrats solidified their 4-3 progressive majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday, and the ramifications are nationwide. The comfortable win by Democratic Judge Susan Crawford is the second sign in two weeks of a…

Emmanuel Macron’s troubled second presidential term was already set to go down as one of the most turbulent in the history of France’s Fifth Republic.  A succession of prime ministers have come and gone at…

The Iola Mustangs remain undefeated after sweeping Pioneer League rival Burlington 1-0 and 2-0 in their home opener Tuesday night. The Mustangs took advantage of the windy conditions with strong pitching and stronger fielding as…

The Iola Mustangs picked up their first win of the season while splitting Monday’s doubleheader with Pioneer League rival Burlington. After falling in extra innings 3-1 in the opener, the Mustangs found their footing in…

The hype surrounding Humboldt High School freshman Connor Newman is justified. Newman placed first in his debut at the Caney Valley Invitational Monday. Newman started turning heads just a few strokes into his high school…

TOPEKA — Substantive income and sales tax reform in Kansas continued during March to carve new channels in the state revenue stream, officials said. Adjustments to state retail sales tax policy by ending application of…

Members of Iola Masonic Lodge #38 presented the Iola Public Library with a check for $500 before their meeting Tuesday evening. The funds will go towards the purchase of two drinking fountains that also feature…

As spring arrives, and the number of days remaining in the school year dwindles to the precious few, it gives students, teachers and others in the community a chance to appreciate the talents served up…

Ruger Petersilie, age 5, of Kincaid, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Ruger Arthur Wayne Petersilie was born Feb. 24, 2020, in Ottawa, the son of Randy and Sarah (Gill) Petersilie. Ruger loved attending…

Rep. Fred Gardner said he “held my nose and voted” last Thursday for a state budget that he predicted is “unsustainable.”  If spending continues at its current pace, the state will be in the red…