The farm bill has been extended for another year as part of legislation re-opening the federal government. Responses from agricultural groups and policy experts have ranged from applause to subdued relief. With three years of…

After a month-long lull area high school sports ramp back up with the kickoff of wrestling and basketball season. Following the conclusion of Monday and Tuesday’s jamboree, the Humboldt Cubs and Iola Mustangs will reacquaint…

The Allen Red Devils received their first taste of adversity when their 7-0 undefeated streak was snapped over the weekend at a showcase beginning Friday at State Fair College. After opening the tournament with a…

Stephen Dwayne Houk, 69, of Moran, died Monday, Nov.  24, 2025, at his home. Stephen was born Oct. 24, 1956, in Moran, to Marion D. Houk and Shirley J. (Smith) Houk. Memorials are suggested to…

Dustin Myers-Elder, 55, of Humboldt, died at his home on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. Dustin was born Sept. 29, 1970, in Kansas City, Mo. He was married to Marcie Koppers. He is survived by his…

Your Community Foundation has extended its annual Patterson Family Foundation matching campaign through midnight Tuesday, giving donors extra time to participate. Elaina Stiffler, executive director of YCF, said donations can be made easily before the…

Crash leads to charges Allen County sheriff’s deputies arrested Michael J. Harding, 40, Topeka, following a two-vehicle accident on U.S. 169 northeast of Iola Nov. 15. Deputies said Harding attempted to pass a semitractor-trailer on…

HUMBOLDT — Area youngsters didn’t let a few sprinkles dampen their enthusiasm Friday evening as part of Humboldt’s annual Bike Around the Square. On top of getting the opportunity to visit downtown merchants who stayed…

A major snowstorm in the Midwest and Great Lakes brought winter to some Thanksgiving travelers, and forecasters said the northeast U.S. could get its own early winter storm next week. Winter storm warnings and advisories…

STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — Family members were getting ready to cut the cake at a toddler’s birthday party when the gunfire started inside a banquet hall packed with relatives and friends over the weekend in…