The term “throwaway society” makes Mike McGie cringe. The term was coined from the prevalence of inexpensive, cheaply made products, such as furniture or shoes — heck, even cars — that are designed to be…

The Kansas Corporation Commission will host a line siting hearing for a proposed electric transmission line that is expected to extend through much of Allen County. The three-day hearing will last from 9 a.m. to…

It’s become something of a tradition among Iola’s Rotarians to take their grandchildren on international mission trips. Inspired by Bob Hawk and Judy Brigham and her late husband, Tom, Rotarians Jim and Karen Gilpin recently…

HUMBOLDT — In a step to bring more housing to Humboldt, city leaders signed an agreement for $1,000 with First Step Builders of Independence to assess the city’s housing needs and implement a housing plan.…

OSAWATOMIE — An undercover investigation led to the arrest Wednesday of former Iolan Garrett Tomlinson on several drug and weapon charges.  The Osawatomie Police Department announced in a press release that Tomlinson, 27, was taken…

“Believe that you can, and you’re halfway there.” — Teddy Roosevelt Travis Hermstein spoke of appreciation of Iola High School’s National Honor Society members Wednesday, but as is his nature as a teacher, he also…

Sometimes, you have to make a mess to make things better. That’s the plan for road repairs in some parts of Allen County.  Road and bridge director Mark Griffin said his crews have torn up…

A portion of an opioid settlement will help the county’s Drug Court program. Troy Smith, Drug Court director, and Chief Judge Dan Creitz told commissioners they want 31st Judicial District’s Drug Court program to use…

Dillon Brownback of Parker said he has wanted to work for John Deere since he was in sixth grade. “I’ve lived on a farm my whole life. I love those green tractors,” he said.  Now,…

LAHARPE — A parvovirus outbreak has prompted Allen County Animal Rescue Facility officials to close the shelter’s doors to the public until May 4. In a Facebook post Thursday, ACARF said the facility will not…