PARSONS, Kan. (AP) — A woman is jailed on suspicion of driving drunk and fatally injuring a pedestrian in Parsons. Tiffany Jakee, 29, of Parsons, was jailed without bond Thursday afternoon in Labette County on…

Four Iola string orchestra students took part in the first Independence Community College Orchestra Honors Day on Saturday, Jan. 25, in Independence. Students played under the direction of ICC’s music instructor Larry Markiewicz and gave…

Former Fredonia official guilty on child porn charge FREDONIA — A former Fredonia city administrator pleaded guilty to child pornography charges, according to The Wilson County Citizen. Michael Ohrt, 40, entered a plea in November…

Labette County gets $5.2M for rural internet service PARSONS — A company that provides wireless internet service in Labette County will expand its network and bring fiber optic broadband internet service with speeds up to a…

The 7th annual Laver First Cousin Family Reunion was Sunday at Donna (Laver) Krokstrom’s home near Parsons.  Gary Ludlum said grace before family members enjoyed an old fashioned basket luncheon. There are 29 living out…

The 7th annual Laver First Cousin Family Reunion was Sunday at Donna (Laver) Krokstrom’s home near Parsons.  Gary Ludlum said grace before family members enjoyed an old fashioned basket luncheon. There are 29 living out…

Stop us if you’ve heard this before. Suspects fleeing law enforcement sought their getaway in, of all places, the Neosho River, where they briefly eluded capture by floating on a log before later being arrested.…

Chanute’s historic Tioga Hotel sold CHANUTE — A Florida businessman, Caleb Walsh, purchased the Tioga Hotel in downtown Chanute and Big Hill Lodge near Cherryvale. Walsh provides affordable housing and has apartment complexes in nine…

County crews too busy to help Garnett GARNETT — Rain damaged county roads mean Anderson County won’t be able to help the City of Garnett with chip and seal projects on some city streets this…

Iola Middle School golf wrapped up the 2019 season with four tournaments starting at Jayhawk-Linn followed by Anderson County, Chanute and Parsons.  The Ponies took fifth at Jayhawk-Linn on April 16, Chanute on April 24…