If the Republican Party wants to regain its national competitive advantage, conservative columnist David Brooks has suggested it build a “new wing,” that separates the Midwest and South from the rest of the nation’s Republicans.…

BUFFALO — Marmaton Valley High’s girls found their offensive groove Tuesday evening, pouring in 58 points against Altoona-Midway High in a 58-37 victory.Coach Kent Houk could only wonder what the Wildcats’ output would have been…

BUFFALO — Marmaton Valley High’s boys put in four full quarters of highly productive basketball Tuesday.The Wildcats raced to a 20-6 lead over their hosts from Altoona-Midway, then steadily expanded their cushion to 44-10 at…

HUMBOLDT — The Lady Cubs did a lot of things right Tuesday night against Eureka High, according to head coach Sherri Nelson, but it wasn’t enought to edge out a win against the Tornadoes.“The Lady…

HUMBOLDT — A stout Eureka High Tornadoes team gave Humboldt High a run for its money — and a re-affirming win for the Cubs, who emerged with a 59-40 victory. The win keeps Humboldt’s record…

LE ROY — A “lack of consistency” seemed to be the culprit in the Crest High Lady Lancers’ 59-28 loss to Southern Coffey County High Tuesday night in Le Roy, according to head coach Ben…

LE ROY — Southern Coffey County High’s rematch with Crest High turned out much closer than their first go-around did.The Titans held close to the Lancers, but it wasn’t quite enough to stop another powerful…

WELLSVILLE — Trouble came in threes for Iola High’s Mustangs Tuesday.Wellsville High’s three-headed monster — forward Carter Mann and guards Cole Silsby and Shamus Kearney — combined to drain six 3-pointers and pair of traditional…

WELLSVILLE — That elusive brass ring, in the form of their first win of the season, remains just out of reach for Iola High’s girls.Tuesday’s loss may be the toughest of all for the Fillies,…

Former Human Resources Manager Ken Hunt will receive a $40,000 settlement from the city of Iola in regard to his termination in 2011. Hunt was terminated by the city after reports of misconduct that included…