Month: August 2025

Wesley United Methodist Church’s food commodities distribution in Iola will resume Monday, Aug. 25, at 4:30 p.m., after being paused in June due to federal funding changes. The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF)…

COLONY — Crest patrons were given their first look Wednesday at the nearly finished $6 million renovation to the school building, including the addition of new classrooms, other renovated areas and a new fully accessible…

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched a rare drone and missile attack on western Ukraine overnight, officials said Thursday, striking targets including an American-owned electronics plant and injecting further uncertainty into the U.S.-led efforts to end the three-year-old…

The Neosho County commission’s recent decision to deny the Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center a letter of support sets a troubling precedent. Last week, commissioners justified their concern over executive salaries as a way to…

The Iola High School Mustang volleyball team returned to the hardwood with multiple players quickly acclimating in hopes of making the varsity squad. After years of having their starting lineup locked down thanks to dominant…

Coming in as runner-up at the state cross country meet  last year has fueled the Crest High Lady Lancers to go for more in 2025. They have an excellent shot at success. Every state-qualifier is…

TOPEKA — CoreCivic and the city of Leavenworth will continue their fight over development regulations in front of a Kansas appellate court after a Leavenworth district judge decided to wait for a decision in that…

ELSMORE — With a population of only 52, the town of Elsmore may be small, but its residents are determined to keep their community thriving. Thrive Allen County hosted a Community Conversation Tuesday evening, where…

ERIE — Citing concern over executive salaries, Neosho County commissioners declined to provide a letter of support for the Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center at their Aug. 12 meeting. The Chanute Tribune first reported the…

Allen Community College hosted a Campus and Community Resource Fair Tuesday to welcome students back to campus for the start of the academic year.  The event featured tables staffed by campus departments, academic programs, student…