TOPEKA — Kansas measles cases rose to 71 and were found in 11 counties in south-central and southwest Kansas, the state reported Wednesday. Sixty-nine cases are associated with the outbreak in southwest Kansas, where three…

Vern Leon (Butch) Cuppet Jr., age 74, of Savonburg, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at St. Luke’s East Hospital, Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Butch was born Aug. 17, 1950, in Iola, Kansas, to Vern…

For more than 50 years, the Iola Pharmacy has been a fixture in downtown Iola. Over the years the company expanded, including offering services at Allen County Regional Hospital, and then adding a drive-thru clinic…

A small group of community members came together Thursday afternoon at the Iola Pizza Hut to celebrate the volunteer work of Tom and Jeri Waters. The couple have served as volunteers of the Allen County…

WICHITA  — Wichita school district leaders say some student records at Southeast High School were changed — possibly to meet graduation requirements — and the district is investigating allegations of grade fixing at the school.…

The Babe Ruth Humboldt Cubs opened the summer season with a 15-0, 5-4 sweep of the Cherryvale Chargers Wednesday night. After blowing the opener wide open with a pair of seven-run innings, the Cubs settled…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday resurrected a hallmark policy of his first term, announcing that citizens of 12 countries would be banned from visiting the United States and those from seven others would face…

The American Legion Post 14 baseball teams look much more intimidating after multiple area players received spots on the Kansas All-State Baseball Team. Following last Saturday’s state championship tournament, state officials selected six players from…

The nominations are in for the May Allen County Area Athlete of the Month and picking the right candidate may seem more difficult than usual as each of the nominees completed his or her athletic…

Ethan Godderz couldn’t help but note the irony. A new irrigation system installed at the Allen County Country Club Golf Course, has roughly doubled the course’s water capacity. He just hasn’t had to use it…