Allen County Regional Hospital is prepared to deal with a patient suffering from Ebola virus, Ron Baker, chief executive officer, told Allen County commissioners Tuesday.“We spent a lot of time preparing, making sure we had…

A jury was expected to decide today whether Iolan Mitch Sigg’s actions during a traffic stop involving his son nearly two years ago warranted a disorderly conduct charge.Sigg contends he was within his right to…

Marta Lynn Doughty, 54, Mayetta, wife of Willie Christian, died Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, at her home with her family by her side. Memorial visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at…

Steven J. “Cap” Butler, 75, Humboldt, died Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita.Cap was born March 16, 1939, in Eureka, the son of Harold Oscar and Hazel Irene (Nelson) Butler.…

YATES CENTER — A short bench and a fast-paced full-court press defense were too much for the Yates Center girls to overcome in a 49-18 loss to Cherryvale on Tuesday night.“When we come out with…

YATES CENTER — Kal Hamm turned into Kal-El in overtime of Yates Center’s 58-53 win over Cherryvale Tuesday night.“That’s what we preach. (Hamm’s) a big, athletic guy,” coach Tanner Davis said. “So, we just try…

HUMBOLDT — City Administrator Cole Herder proposed a new revenue stream for Humboldt Monday night that could generate as much as $12,000 a year.City council members gave their blessing, pending City Attorney Fred Works signing…

Iola City Council members will continue to look at potential rate hikes to ensure its electric fund remains solvent.Council members were given an “electric rates 101” lesson Monday by energy consultant Scott Shreve of EMG.…

HUMBOLDT — Overtime was needed in Humboldt Middle School’s girls A-Team game against Yates Center Monday night.With less than five seconds left, Humboldt’s Madison Gean scored on a putback and a layup to tie the…

GARNETT — Iola High’s freshmen girls basketball team played two different games on Monday, losing close and winning big.“All of the coaches are very proud of these freshmen,” coach Chris Weide said. “They come to…