ARKANSAS CITY — Allen Community College’s losing streak reached three games Monday with a tough road loss at Cowley.The Red Devils led by 10 at halftime but came up empty on consecutive fast-break opportunities in…

A banquet and auction to benefit waterfowl habitat will return to Iola March 1 with the annual Neosho Valley-Iola Chapter of Ducks Unlimited banquet and auction.Doors open at the Iola American Legion Post at 5…

COLONY — Brock Ellis, a two-sport standout at Crest High School, will continue his football playing career next season at Fort Scott Community College.Ellis signed his letter of intent Friday in front of his high…

With the legislative session almost one-third underway, Kansas lawmakers have spent their time on a frivolous agenda.To wit:• Whether to fluoridate public water supplies;• Whether to abolish no-fault divorce;• Whether to allow discrimination of gays;•…

A bill that would alter a city’s ability to provide Internet service has created some waves in local municipalities.Since its introduction into the state legislature on Jan. 27, Senate Bill 307 sits in limbo as…

Elyssa Jackson has taken time off from singing in the Presbyterian Church choir to concentrate on her role in “Shout!,” Iola Community Theatre’s rendition of the mod musical featuring 1960s tunes.Jackson’s concession may not square…

By mid-February Dylan Works will be settling into an apartment in Wellington, New Zealand, to start an adventure that will play out over the next 18 months.The first 12 months he will study public policy…

School districts across the state are ringing in hefty foodservice bills and USD 257 is one of them. Last year the district spent around $250,000 in foodservice expenses. They are looking for significant cuts.The cost…

YATES CENTER — Humboldt Middle School’s basketball teams ended the season with a number of sterling performances on the hardwoods.The Lady Cubs Rylan Wilhite was especially dominant, ending the season with a triple double —…

CHETOPA — Crest High’s girls lost a heartbreaker on the road Friday, falling 44-43 in double overtime.Chetopa’s game-winner came with 1.3 seconds left at the end of the second extra session.The Lady Lancers trailed 19-16…