Iola High School saluted its drama students with style Friday, with the 61st annual Little Oscars ceremony. Performers and technicians alike were recognized, as were forensics team members. Special recognition went to longtime supporters Linda…

TOPEKA — Going to college can be challenging for many people, but imagine taking classes, completing homework, and eventually even graduating all while also serving time in a Kansas prison. That’s the reality for some…

Investigators have not yet determined the cause of a fire that destroyed one of Iola’s oldest homes Thursday. Firefighters were able to contain the fire at 302 East St. to the upper levels of the…

As more Allen County residents prepare for vacations, school trips and other international travel, the Iola Public Library has seen a rise in passport applications this year. According to Public Services Librarian and passport agent…

A suspect is listed in stable condition after being shot by pursuing deputies during a chaotic truck chase in rural Bourbon County. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation reported details about the late Thursday shooting, which…

TOPEKA — The state of Kansas’ credit rating upgrade from stable to positive by a leading financial research firm set off a scramble among politicians claiming responsibility for the improved outlook. Gov. Laura Kelly, a…

ERIE — Former Erie City Clerk Jessica Altman faces felony theft charges after prosecutors alleged she stole city funds. The Erie Police Department announced the allegations in a Facebook post Thursday, noting Altman’s employment had…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners, adding that such a halt to hostilities…

WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers delivered a surprising 115,000 new jobs last month despite an economic shock from the Iran war. Hiring beat the 65,000 jobs forecasters had expected, though it decelerated from the 185,000 jobs…

(View additional photos of the fire here.) Iola firefighters remained on the scene into Thursday afternoon after a fire was reported in an upstairs apartment at 302 East St. The apartment is part of one…