FORT SCOTT — No margin for error for Iola High’s Mustangs as they seek their first-ever league title in baseball.They took another big step Monday night in securing that Southeast Kansas League championship. The Mustangs…

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CHANUTE — When it comes to delivering justice, southeast Kansas has its own unique challenges compared to the rest of the state, according to local judges, attorneys and court officials.The recent increase in docket fees,…

HUMBOLDT — With state aid growing ever tighter, Humboldt USD 258’s school board announced a 2-percent reduction in salaries for the upcoming school year.The payroll cuts will be enacted for every level of employees —…

HUMBOLDT — Dan Onnen’s days are numbered.Onnen, Humboldt chief of police for 10 years, will be relieved of his duties, said newly elected Mayor Nobby Davis at Monday night’s city council meeting.A new chief will…

Abby Works is ambitious.She has the honors, recognition and grades — straight A’s — that foreshadow a promising career.But it is neither money nor fame that drives this IHS senior.Works is driven by compassion.Her ambition…

There were two good news stories on America’s economic scene last week: the nation’s employers put an additional 268,000 people on the payroll in April. It was the third straight month that substantial job growth…

MORAN — Marmaton Valley High’s softball and baseball teams split Three Rivers League doubleheaders at home Thursday against Oswego High’s Indians.The Wildcat girls were up 3-2 when Oswego scored four runs in the seventh to…

TOPEKA — Cowley County Community College’s Tigers scored a run in the first inning and made it stand up in Sunday’s losers’ bracket final with Allen County Community College’s Red Devils.The Red Devils were ousted…

CHANUTE — Kendra Taiclet was the fastest girl on the track last Friday night at Chanute High’s Invitational. Taiclet won the three shortest individual races in leading Iola High’s Fillies to a third-place team finish.Iola…