Students at USD 257 schools in Iola now have access to a new after-school food program designed to help fight childhood hunger and give kids an extra boost before heading home. The district recently launched…

Pastor Chase Riebel’s sermon was from Ephesians 6:10-24. Paul’s final word to the Ephesians was to put on the armor of God and fight their battles with His strength and not their own. God’s armor…

ELSMORE — Elsmore residents are invited to evaluate their community at a community conversation hosted by Thrive Allen County. The format includes discussing positives and negatives, hopes and dreams and the barriers that may impede…

Iola Elks Lodge members will take a look at the past and the future Saturday. Members of the Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks Lodge No. 569 will host a number of activities to celebrate…

Kenneth E. “Ken” Harton, affectionately known as “Coach” and “Kenny” to his family, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025, at Azria Health Woodhaven in Great Bend. Ken was born on Feb. 4, 1952, in McAlester,…

DENVER (AP) — The conservative network Newsmax will pay $67 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of defaming a voting equipment company by spreading lies about President Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss, according to documents filed…

The Allen Community College Livestock Judging Team wrapped up a rigorous weeklong summer practice session Aug. 11–15, preparing for the upcoming competitive season.  The freshmen team of Candace Ashlock, Macey Lewis, Alexis Kincaid, Shaun McLaughlin,…

WASHINGTON (AP) — As Russia held its Victory Day parade this year, hackers backing the Kremlin hijacked an orbiting satellite that provides television service to Ukraine. Instead of normal programing, Ukrainian viewers saw parade footage beamed in…

As we continue to engage in outdoor activities as the weather cools and hunting season begins, it’s important to protect yourself from tick bites. The Lone Star tick has been linked to causing the Alpha-Gal…

All-State Iola High School catcher Tre Wilson announced on social media his verbal commitment to play for Emporia State University in the Spring of 2027. Just days before entering his senior year, Wilson announced he…