More than 200 supporters helped bring in more than $32,000 for Allen Community College scholarships Friday. But the environment, and the support from those in attendance, proved the benefit gala was about more than raising…

HUMBOLDT — The Big Kansas Road Trip brought hundreds of curious visitors to Humboldt this weekend. Organized by the Kansas Sampler Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to educating Kansans about Kansas, the trip to Humboldt seemed…

Marmaton Valley High School senior Tae Ginder signed a letter of intent Monday to join the speech and debate team at Ottawa University in the fall.

The first-ever Taste of Southeast Kansas Food Festival brought around 500 people to the Iola square Saturday, organizers said. Several food vendors were on hand selling everything from loaded nachos to strawberry shortcake. Celebrity guest…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates said Monday it came under attack by Iran for the first time since a fragile ceasefire took hold in early April. The attacks appeared to be in…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone, blocking a ruling that had threatened to upend one of the main ways abortions are provided across the nation. The order…

On Sunday, Pastor Chase Riebel spoke from Romans 2 in his sermon “Good News for All People.” All things become new for those in Christ. Howard Reiter’s communion meditation was “Are You Ready?”  No one…

Jerry Leon Coltrane, 88, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026, in Spring Hill, Tenn. Born on Feb. 23, 1938, in Humboldt, Jerry was the son of the late Arthur Oscar Coltrane and Evelyn Wade…

GIRARD — The Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches 3A rankings may see a dramatic shift following the Iola Mustangs’ 4-2 victory over the top-ranked Girard Trojans Thursday. The Mustangs extended their win streak to eight…

YATES CENTER — Marmaton Valley completed a Wildcat-over-Wildcat sweep Thursday, winning 13-0 and 10-3 against host Yates Center.  Tyler Lord tossed a five-inning no-hitter in Game 1.  Thomas Allee was nearly as dominant in the…