Newt Gingrich’s attacks on the independence of the judiciary must be taken seriously. Gingrich is running neck-and-neck with Mitt Romney in the polls. He very possibly could be the Republican nominee. He could, therefore, become…

ROSALIA — Southern Coffey County High’s girls had control from start to finish Tuesday, downing host Flinthills High School 56-19. “It was a good win for us going into the Christmas break,” Lady Titan head…

CANEY — A seven-point lead after three quarters quickly turned into an insurmountable deficit Tuesday for Humboldt High’s boys. The Cubs led host Caney Valley 38-31 headed into the fourth quarter before the Bullpups closed…

Those looking to shed a few pounds or otherwise lead a healthier lifestyle can start in earnest come January, courtesy of the Iola Recreation Department. Trent Chriestenson, a certified personal trainer living in Neosho Falls,…

Forgive Mike Ford if he shies away from the wrapping paper and tape for a while. Ford, community resource officer with the Iola Police Department, put the proverbial bow on Project Care’s 2011 campaign. The…

At least 75 people will hop out of bed early Saturday morning and report for the 14th annual running of the Jingle Bell Jog. “We have that many registered so far,” said Sunny Shreeve, Thrive…

The radio antenna outside the Allen County Emergency Response Center, 410 N. State St., won’t have a clearance light at its top anytime soon, even though several citizens have complained about the lack of illumination.…

Someday, Prairie Spirit Trail users may be able to start a southward trek at Iola and end up in Wichita. The positive “spike” for the rail trail came about Tuesday when Allen County commissioners gave…

Florence Irene Adams, 90, of Humboldt died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011, at Arrowood Lane Residential Care Facility. She was born on March 25, 1921, in Humboldt, to John Edward and Anna Kathryn (Rath) Saving. She…

Ruth Cora Ballenger, 94, of Wamego and formerly of Longton and Humboldt died Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, at Westmoreland Community Care Home. She was born Aug. 30, 1917, in Humboldt, S.D., to Bruce H. and…