President Trump recently declared that bail reform is contributing to a public safety “emergency” in Washington and issued two executive orders that seek to halt decades of work to build a safer and fairer pretrial…

After two weeks in the hospital, hooked to an enormous amount of oxygen, my patient, a grandmother of four, took her last breath. Despite throwing all the antiviral and anti-inflammatory treatments we could at her,…

HUMBOLDT — The Iola Mustangs gave area fans plenty to look forward to this Friday in Baldwin after wrapping up their preseason jamboree at the Humboldt Sports Complex with multiple appearances in the end zone.…

With an undefeated record and a full head of steam, the Allen Community College Red Devils open Jayhawk Conference play Saturday on the road against the archrival Neosho Panthers. The Red Devils come into Saturday’s…

YATES CENTER – For Emily Beesley, celebrating her hometown’s 150th is as much as looking forward as looking back. Beesely and her husband, Chuck, are  transforming the upstairs of the Waymire Block building at 106…

After nearly a month away from his duties, Allen Community College Athletic Director Doug Desmarteau will resume his position. In early August, ACC officials announced Desmarteau’s placement on administrative leave pending the outcome of a…

A preseason powder keg may explode Wednesday as the Allen Community College Red Devils volleyball team opens the regular season hosting fourth-ranked Kansas City Kansas Community College. After weeks of success on the road at…

For Jenni Armstrong, it still feels unreal. The 21-year-old Moran native packed her bags earlier this month for Finland, expecting a week of hard work, late nights, and plenty of learning. She returned with something…

COLONY — For the children, Saturday was as much about candy and games, while adults took advantage to connect with friends. Here are a few images from Saturday’s Colony Day celebration.

Spectators got cozy before Friday’s Movie on the Square in downtown Iola. The free event featured the movie “Holes” along with complimentary popcorn, water, ice cream and a chance to enjoy a near-perfect evening on…