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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…

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…

Turns out showing up on Prom Night with a scraped arm was the least crazy part of Hatten Gleue’s day. Gleue, 18, of rural Neosho Falls, helped in the rescue of two men who crashed…

“Whether I have the money for gas or not, it’s got to get done,” lamented Misti Kendrick Thursday afternoon. Kendrick, owner of The Protein Place in downtown Iola, said rising fuel prices are making her…

Thursday evening’s community mental health forum in Iola High School’s science center featured youth taking the lead. Students involved in Allen County’s three Zero Reasons Why clubs in Iola, Humboldt and Marmaton Valley high schools…

Allen Community College has announced John Masterson, longtime educator and former college president, as its 2026 Distinguished Alumnus, recognizing a lifetime of service defined by care, connection, and a deep commitment to student success. A…

Iola Elementary students hike the trails at Lehigh Portland State Park Friday morning. There were 99 students participating in the hike as a part of the National Park Book Club. IES librarian Tammy Prather noted…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said on Friday that he will increase the tariffs charged on cars and trucks from the European Union next week to 25%, a move that could jolt the world economy at a…