HUMBOLDT — Friday night saw the finale for the season’s points races at Humboldt Speedway. With two divisions still to be decided, spectators on the annual Jam the Stands night were treated to hard-nose racing…

The Lady Cubs junior varsity volleyball team came up big on Saturday as they breezed by their competition, placing first in the Moran Tournament. Humboldt did not lose a set. The domination started versus Uniontown…

The Iola Fillies volleyball team hosted their home invitational on Saturday and struggled at times, falling 1-2 and failing to advance out of pool play. The invitational brought Burlington, Pittsburg, Labette County, Prairie View, Anderson…

Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins’ announcement of a few weeks ago that she would forego seeking re-election created seismic political pressures in the Kansas Second District, which includes Allen County.Jenkins had hinted of her announcement earlier, and…

Chester William Boileau, 100, former resident of Redfield, died Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, at Guest Home Estates, Fort Scott.  He was born Nov. 2, 1916, in Hiattville, the son of Joy James Boileau and Cora…

Forcine Lena Callaway, 90, Iola, died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017, at Windsor Place in Iola.She was born Dec. 10, 1926, in Carlyle, the daughter of Frank and Sarah (Reaves) Gibbons. Forcine grew up in the…

Iola Middle School life science teacher Karl Sherman is new to Iola and a fresh face to the USD 257 staff with a different career background. Sherman, a native of Peculiar, Mo., served in the…

HUMBOLDT — New Humboldt High School teacher Callee Kaufman enters USD 258 with a position she has waited for her entire life, thanks to several inspiring teachers.“I had some really amazing teachers in my lifetime…

Allen County has made gains in recent years in terms of overall community health.That said, there are still glaring needs for many — lack of access to health care providers, poor housing conditions, drug and…

Storybook weather conditions greeted spectators and participants Saturday for the annual Elsmore Day celebration. At top left,  16-month-old Bodhi Farley watches as the parade passes by. At top right, Josh Wise rides a cart promoting…