Kent Thompson, incumbent for the District 9 House race, defended his voting record in his first stint as a Kansas legislator, and accused the media of overblowing the state’s fiscal state of affairs. “Things…

By SCOTT L. STEWART On any given night, there’s good racing. Then, there is the type of exceptional racing like the show the  Lucas Oil MLRA Late Models displayed Friday night at Humboldt Speedway. The…

BURLINGTON — Iola’s AA American Legion baseball team won the Burlington Tournament this weekend, winning all four games played to improve their record to 14-1. On Saturday, the Indians won one of their best offensive…

A pair of local youth baseball teams have held their own against some top-notch competition from across the state. Now, the Iola Mustangs teams — a 13-and-under and an 11-under team — are gearing up…

HUMBOLDT — Sand greens have lined Humboldt’s golf course for as long as anyone remembers. While they are not as common as a regular grass green, the differences between the two are more than just…

Dear editor, As many of you may know, the Friends of the Bowlus purchased the Warren house east of the Bowlus building. Now they intend on tearing it down to put in a parking lot.…

There’s a first time for everything, I guess. Got home from work Wednesday evening to find a bird in my kitchen. Followed him into the bathroom in an attempt to chase him outdoors.  No dice.…

The plight of those displaced from the former Crossroads Motel has caused some waves in town. Including resentment. “These people are looking for a handout, not a hand up,” one woman called in.  For those…

Dale Daniels and Judy Magill Daniels, Humboldt, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple were married June 20, 1964. Hosting a celebration are Scott and Heather Daniels and Cindy Laver.  Dale and Judy have…

Dezera Nichole Jones, Moran, and Kirk Dean Driskel, Moran, will unite in marriage on Aug. 9, 2014, at Murphy’s Landing in Stark. Dezera is the daughter of Jamie and Debbie Jones, Moran. She is the…