It’s not that most of us wouldn’t like an extra five grand, but we’re not some third-world country run by organized crime. Surely, our president is above paying — I mean, having us pay — for people to ...

The Humboldt Cubs and Lady Cubs continue nearing a sub 20-minute 5K while competing at the Girard Invitational Thursday.

Runners from Iola, Crest and Marmaton Valley were in the mix of top-10 finishes despite facing some of the best teams across southern Kansas and ...

The price of diesel is hitting record highs just when many U.S. farmers need it to power combines, tractors and other equipment to ...

U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall speaks at a Kansas Chamber event on Aug. 27, 2026, in Olathe. More recently, a story by The New York ...

The Mustangs finished fifth while cutting their teeth in Thursday’s Independence Invitational, which Iola coach Chris Belknap attributed to being a little ...

The Iola Middle School seventh-grade Mustangs suffered their second loss thanks to a late Fort Scott Tigers’ rally.

Austin Crooks, Iola senior, kicks off during last week’s season opener against Wellsville. The Mustangs hosted the Burlington Wildcats for their home opener Friday, but the contest was not complete at ...

Iolans can once again boast of having the best tasting water in the state — and having the most knowledgeable water plant employees.

Americans commemorated the 25th anniversary of 9/11 on Friday, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida ...

Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels captured a strategic island at the southern entrance to the Red Sea, two officials said Friday, opening a ...

Matt Thomsen was revived after his heart stopped April 9, leaving the long-time educator with a renewed appreciation of what life has to offer. LE ROY — Matt Thomsen is entering his 31st and final ...