Month: December 2025

In 34 years representing car-crash victims, I’ve heard the same story over and over, with varying details — the driver at fault was texting, had consumed “just two drinks,” fell into a late-night doze. But…

Updated Dec. 16. HUMBOLDT — Helen Kenny’s first two years at college were a disaster.  “I actually hated it there,” she said. “I found it to be super unfriendly. I think I had such high…

Bella Rahming notes there are few opportunities to recycle at school — “but it has to start somewhere.” Rahming, a senior at Iola High School, has decided to do her part to help make recycling…

Beginning with the 2026 tax year, Kansans who own off-road vehicles, small trailers, and boats will see their personal property tax bills drop thanks to new exemptions approved under House Bill 2231. While many residents…

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aimed at blocking states from crafting their own regulations for artificial intelligence, saying the burgeoning industry is at risk of being stifled by a patchwork of onerous rules while in…

MOUNT VERNON, Wash. (AP) — National Guard troops went door-to-door early Friday to evacuate a farming city north of Seattle as severe flooding throughout Western Washington stranded families on rooftops, washed over bridges and ripped homes from…

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s Republican-led Senate decisively rejected a redrawn congressional map Thursday that would have favored their party, defying months of pressure from President Donald Trump and delivering a stark setback to the White House ahead…

An Iola Middle School seventh-grader will put his talents to the test next weekend at the Football University National Championship in Naples, Florida. Daegan Rodriguez will compete for a national title while suiting up as…

November’s nominees for Athlete of the Month span multiple ages across multiple sports throughout the Allen County area. Voting will take place through December 15. Readers can vote online here or call the Register office at (620)…

After leading the young Iola High School volleyball team to a late resurgence, it’s not hard to see why voters named IHS junior outside hitter Dally Curry as the October Allen County Area Athlete of…