Construction of a bridge first conceived in 2004 should start this summer, Bill King, director of Public Works, told Allen County commissioners Tuesday morning.Bridges deemed to have higher priority have pushed Owl Creek bridge down…

Moving across the Atlantic Ocean as a 16-year-old can have its stresses, but it can also lend itself to a new perspective only found through seeing the world. Jo Lohman, a junior at Iola High…

An “eye-opening experience” is how Nanette Symes and Danielle Henke describe their November mission trip in Belize. The mother-daughter team traveled to Belize Nov. 2 to work in schools, orphanages, youth hostels and to spread…

At the request of Kansas legislators, two studies were commissioned to determine the cost of a “suitable” education for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The first study was performed in 2001, the second in…

Evelyn D. Thompson, 72, Eudora, formerly of Garnett, passed away on Monday, Jan. 6, 2013, at her home.Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service in Garnett.Funeral services…

 Marilyn J. (Snavely) Meservy, 68, formerly of rural Iola, died Monday, Dec. 23, 2013, at Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada. Marilyn was born Jan. 12, 1945, in Iola, the daughter of Merle and Jeanette (Stranghoner)…

COLONY — A slow start to both halves did in Crest High’s girls Tuesday. Visiting Northeast-Arma broke out of the gates to lead 20-8 after one quarter. The Lady Lancers kept pace until halftime, trailing…

MELVERN — A spirited comeback for Southern Coffey County High’s girls came up just short Tuesday. The Lady Titans trailed host Marais des Cygnes Valley by as many as 17 points early in the fourth…

COLONY — It was a mixed bag Tuesday night for Crest High’s boys. “I was pretty proud of our effort,” head coach Travis Hermreck said. “The kids battled against a much quicker and more athletic team.”…

HUMBOLDT — After a slow start out of the gates for Humboldt and Marmaton Valley, the Lady Cubs came up with a victory Tuesday night at home, 54-22. The teams combined for a meager six…