WICHITA — A smaller, yet no less electric, atmosphere is in store for area track and field athletes as they head to the state meet at Wichita State University’s Cessna Stadium. In a departure from…

Jack Ellis has taken his last ride. Friday afternoon, the 79-year-old climbed out of his bright yellow Humboldt school bus and into retirement. Ellis has spent an impressive 48 years behind the wheel, and logged…

HUMBOLDT — Acknowledging that “we’re going to have to raise rates one way or another,” Humboldt council member Paul Cloutier and others agreed Monday evening that the best way forward in addressing the city’s aging…

A local historical group is looking for support. Darrell Krone of the Humboldt Historical Preservation Alliance spoke with Allen County commissioners during their Tuesday meeting about the possibility of financially assisting the HHPA in a…

The relationship between Humboldt district 258 and the ANW Cooperative may be changing. This became apparent at Monday night’s board meeting during a discussion of the interlocal agreement between the two entities, which, according to…

A team from Rock’n M Builders, Nevada, Mo., work in concert with Cleaver’s Farm and Home, Chanute, in constructing a new community shelter house on the Humboldt square. The Humboldt Lions Club raised over $20,000…

A bridge is a symbol for so many things, so many passages and crossings in life. We stand upon one shore, wondering if we have the means or courage to brave the distance, decide whether…

K-State Research and Extension will offer an opportunity to learn about ponds. The program, “Pondering Ponds: Aquatic Weed Management, Fish Stocking and Feeding and Pond Construction,” will be offered at two locations in May. •…

Humboldt was buzzing with activity this week. Jeremy Bulk drives a mini-excavator in order to prepare the site for a new community pavilion on the southwest corner of the Humboldt square. 

HUMBOLDT — Gov. Laura Kelly was in Humboldt Thursday morning to tour the Monarch Cement plant and learn its history. The extensive outing included seeing the plant’s massive rotary kilns, its sophisticated control room and…