Arrests reported Kyla M. Wertz, 39, Iola, was arrested Saturday by Iola police officers on a warrant related to forgery and theft by deception charges. Humboldt police officers arrested Gabriel A. Browning, 36, Humboldt, Saturday…

Bethel Ann Ludlum, age 87, of Elsmore, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. She was born March 20, 1933, in Elk City, to John Piesker and Fannie (Owen) Piesker.  Bethel graduated from Elsmore High…

Carolyn Lee (Dudley) Stewart, 76, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, at Life Care Center of Burlington. She was born Dec. 14, 1944, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Darrell and Verlin (Jackson) Dudley.  Carolyn married Larry…

Forrestt June “F.J.” Simpson, 87, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, at his home in Garden City. He was born June 19, 1933, in Colony, the son of Will Wesley “Bill” and Anona (Yates) Simpson. Forrestt…

Since 1945, some combination of Sigg brothers have been synonymous with the automotive industry in Iola.  That’s when brothers Victor and Gene, with help from brother Allen, started Sigg Brothers Service Station at State and…

GREAT  BEND — The road was unkind to Allen Community College’s basketball teams Saturday.  The Red Devil men kept things close, but Barton’s offense kept the Cougars in front in the second half to win…

COLONY — Crest High senior Jacquez Coleman set the stat sheet on its ear to wrap up his high school football career. With Coleman leading the way on both offense and defense, Crest rolled through…

Ever since Joe Biden was sworn in as president, stories of disillusioned voters have flooded the news.  Among the most far-fetched are those who belong to the cult QAnon who were led to believe that…

Fire was erupting from the chimney of the rock house west of Iola on Monday night. No one was hurt. The house belongs to Dori Hunt. Fire chief Chase Waggoner said it was “a pretty…

Allen Community College’s volleyball team completed its first week of the truncated 2021 season with road matches at Cowley and Highland. The Red Devils went 1-2 on their road trips, falling in straight sets to…