TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed a bill that would provide income tax deductions for Kansans enrolled in health care sharing ministries plans, saying the organizations can leave everyday people with “huge medical bills.” Health…

A line of shirts, jeans and other garments will soon hang outside Hope Unlimited, each one telling a story of survival.  In recognition of April as  Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Hope Unlimited is hosting a…

The FIFA World Cup Kansas City Countdown Clock has been placed at the southeast corner of Iola’s courthouse square, where it will remain through April 16, reminding passersby that the 2026 World Cup Soccer Tournament…

Firefighters were kept busy Thursday as gusty south winds combined with 90-degree temperatures played a role in four fire calls within Allen County. Here, members of the Humboldt-Osage Volunteer Fire Department work to contain a…

David Ball’s dream job runs until July. Whether it lasts beyond that remains up in the air. “If I can stay, I’m gonna try,” said Ball, who serves as director of trails for Thrive Allen…

LAWRENCE — Three smoke and vape shops are suing the state of Kansas, accusing officials of Fourth Amendment violations in a series of October raids. The plaintiffs have filed suit against KBI director Tony Mattivi,…

Iola High School students signed a banner supporting mental health awareness Wednesday. The effort, coordinated by Mustangs for Mental Health, part of Zero Reasons Why Allen County, is designed to help create a supportive school…

An attorney for Malachi Davis, accused in the March 8 shooting death of a Humboldt man, is asking a judge to dismiss the second-degree murder charge against him. Davis, 25, of Humboldt, is accused of…

Allen County commissioners began shaping the framework of the county’s own potential Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) this week, reviewing draft options and discussing how the program could encourage property improvements across the county. An NRP…

Allen Community College welcomed its newest inductees to the Phi Theta Kappa honor society Wednesday evening. Held in the Bowlus Fine Arts Center’s Creitz Recital Hall, the ceremony was one of celebration, as 26 students…