HUMBOLDT — Humboldt’s newest retail outlet — a toy store — offers an appeal to more than youngsters, as visitors found out last week. Wishing Well Play Co., a combination toy-store and play area, offers…

TOPEKA — Two years ago, Kansas ranked dead last in a national assessment of mental illness and access to behavioral health care. In 2025, that ranking rose to 18th in the nation, and state officials…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will begin next week to block nutrition assistance funding for states led by Democrats that have not provided data on fraud in the program, Secretary Brooke Rollins told President Donald…

Allen County Commissioners selected David Lee to serve as the newest board member on the Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center (SEKMHC) board. Lee replaces Commissioner Jerry Daniels, who is the outgoing commission chair. Daniels had…

PITTSBURG — Iola native Braxton Curry is among the Pittsburg State University students whose work will be recognized at a PSU Graphic Communications Senior Showcase Thursday. Curry, a senior studying graphic communications, has developed The…

Drennan L. Tolle, 82, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, at Moran Manor, Moran. Drennan was born May 3, 1943, in Nevada, Mo., to Drennan Tolle Sr. and Irene Colvin Tolle. He is survived by his…

Members of the Iola Area Chamber of Commerce gathered at MJ’s Boutique & Consignments at 113 W. Madison Ave. Tuesday morning to officially welcome the latest addition to Iola’s business community. Owner Michele Jackson and…

The Iola Area Chamber of Commerce held an after-hours meeting for members Tuesday evening at Sam & Louie’s Italian Restaurant on North State Street. Appetizers and drinks were served as business members shared updates as…

WASHINGTON — Republicans and Democrats in the Senate agree that health care costs are rising too quickly and expect to vote next week on legislation that could help Americans.  The only catch is that party…