ALLEN COUNTY MAGISTRATE COURT Judge Chuck Apt Criminal cases filed: Austin L. Wynn, Laharpe, domestic battery, possession of marijuana Joshua B. Mann, Iola, domestic battery, battery, criminal damage to property Candace E. Elbrader, Iola, abuse…

The Southeast Kansas Multi-County Health Department is spreading severe storm awareness with a free movie night. The Health Department will show the iconic 1996 storm-themed movie “Twister” at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 21, outside the…

Klaira Gayle Hayes, 17, was recently crowned Senior Miss Dance America at Revolution Dance Competition in Wichita. Klaira has danced competitively since the age of 2 at her mother’s dance studio, Spotlight Dance Academy, in…

Iola Middle School recognized its students for their academic and athletic prowess for the 2025-26 school year Thursday, which also was the last day of classes for the school year. On top of the honor…

FORT SCOTT —  A recall petition filed against Bourbon County Commission Chairman Samuel Tran has been certified, the second such petition filed against an elected county official in less than a month. The Bourbon County…

Hi, Carolyn. I’m having major spine surgery in a few weeks, and my husband will need to have chemo during the time I’m recovering from surgery and can’t drive. I have good friends who I…

Across Kansas rangeland and pasture acres, three native shrub species are becoming increasingly common: buckbrush, roughleaf dogwood, and smooth sumac. While each plays a role in the ecosystem, unchecked growth can reduce forage production and…

Allen Community College will host a summer camp July 6–9, offering hands-on learning experiences in STEM, art, service learning, and outdoor skills for students entering kindergarten through eighth grade. Campers may enroll in morning or…

Allen Community College music students showcased their talents during a spring student recital concert held Wednesday night on Allen’s campus. The performance featured a wide range of piano, instrumental and vocal selections, along with ensemble…

The Kansas Department of Transportation is currently repairing a short stretch of pavement about 6 miles north of Chanute on U.S. 169 in Allen County. Work involves full-depth concrete repair at up to four locations…