Leslie Crane has coached some stifling defenses through the years. But to hold a college opponent to eight points in a half? “We’ve never done that before,” she said Saturday. The Red Devils’ stifling defense…

One year after opening its doors, Waters Hardware in Iola is celebrating strong growth and an ever-expanding inventory. Store manager Jerry Watson said the past year has exceeded expectations, crediting the community’s enthusiastic response for…

Iola High School crowned Harley Blankenship and Chloe Hoag as 2026 Homecoming King and Queen on Friday. Find more photos of the Winter Royalty Ceremony here.

Allen Community College paid homage to its storied legacy in the athletics realm with five new inductees in to the Red Devil Athletics Hall of Fame. The inductees: — The late Judith Bragg, who coached…

Prescribed burning season is approaching across Kansas, and as ranchers and land managers prepare to use fire as a management tool, careful planning and attention to safety are essential. When conducted under the right conditions,…

MORAN — The day before Valentine’s Day, Marmaton Valley PTO hosted a Father-Daughter Sweetheart Dance, their third-annual. The high school commons area was full of over 40 girls from PreK-5th grade. Plenty of sweets, pop…

Pastor Chase Riebel continued his series on basic Christian principles with “Promises You Can Count On.” God made a promise to never again flood the earth to destroy all flesh and set his signature rainbow…

TOPEKA — A House bill would require school districts to transfer records of children in foster care within no more than two business days to provide stability in their education. House Bill 2320 would shift…

Vicki and Russell Vaughn of Iola are the lucky winners of a brand-new 2025 Ford F-150 XLT. Dealerships from across the Midwest participated in the raffle; the Vaughns’ entry was one of more than 30,000…

TOPEKA — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly plans to attend a business meeting at the White House this week, which comes after President Donald Trump flip-flopped on invitations and Democrats promised to boycott. Kelly’s office said…