Community National Bank & Trust celebrated a milestone Friday, marking 25 years of serving customers in Iola. Employees, customers and community members joined in recognizing the anniversary and reflecting on the bank’s growth over the…

Environmental groups are suing the Trump administration over its approval of the first British Petroleum drilling project in the Gulf of Mexico since the Deepwater Horizon disaster, which occurred 16 years ago this week. The…

One year after opening its doors, Waters Hardware in Iola is celebrating strong growth and an ever-expanding inventory. Store manager Jerry Watson said the past year has exceeded expectations, crediting the community’s enthusiastic response for…

Iola Elementary School’s fourth-grade classes hosted Iola police officers and firefighters Thursday, to mark the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on New York and Washington. The first responders spoke about their inspirations, and…

Black and white photos and films from the 1930s show drifts of dirt overwhelming fences, tractors and even farm houses throughout the Great Plains.Nearly anyone with family who lived through it has heard the stories.Pamela…

Tri-Valley Developmental Services, Inc. celebrated its 50th anniversary Thursday during an awards ceremony in Chanute. Several awards were presented to businesses, employees and other individuals dedicated to assisting those with intellectual or developmental disabilities build…

ROME — Pope Francis has marked the anniversary of his election as the head of the Catholic Church from a hospital, a statement from the Vatican said on Thursday morning. Thursday marks 12 years since…

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AP) — People gathered in prayer and visited mass graves in Indonesia’s Aceh province on Thursday to mark 20 years since the massive Indian Ocean tsunami hit the region in one of…

The family of Jerry and Cheryl Wallis have announced their 60th wedding anniversary.  They were married December 26, 1964, in Chanute. Friends and family are invited to attend a reception in their honor from 2…

They’re still talking about it. Back in 2013, SAFE BASE took 68 kids and an assortment of adults on an awe-inspiring trip to Colorado, offering hiking and whitewater rafting. They knew it was a once-in-a-lifetime…