HAYS, Kansas — On the east edge of town, an empty sidewalk flanked by dirt and gravel curls around a bend into the shape of a cul-de-sac. Soon, it will lead to the front doors…

As the second-largest town in Allen County, Humboldt is working hard to prove to its big sister that smaller is better. Admittedly, this is the perspective of an Iolan who is envious of Humboldt’s revitalized…

Sixty-four elm trees on public rights-of-way throughout the city will be cut down in an effort to slow the spread of Dutch elm disease. City superintendent of utilities Jim Wilson said that it appears there…

Initial state-level data from the 2020 Census are out. What do these numbers show for Kansas and why do they matter?  The U.S. population grew 7.4 percent from 2010 to 2020, the second lowest growth…

Hackers pose a growing threat to nearly any network, including the power grid that lets you reliably turn on the lights. Experts say utilities offer an attractive target: operations with money to extort and that…

This summer marks the third year that Kansans have grown hemp for industrial uses. Yet growing the less sexy cousin of the plant associated with getting high and some medicinal uses has proven riskier and…

Noah Gordon gave the Communion Meditation this week. Jesus describes himself as the bridegroom and the church as the bride. The proposal: Christ invites us into the relationship that he has freely given. The betrothal…

IOLA MUNICIPAL COURT Judge Patti Boyd Convicted as follows with fines assessed: Caedyn J. Hauge, Iola, interference with law enforcement, $500, probation ordered Harold L. Ode Jr., Iola, criminal damage, $515 Collin J. Randall, Yates…

TOPEKA — Community health care providers across Kansas will soon receive $900,000 in state grant funds to help with local COVID-19 vaccination efforts, Gov. Laura Kelly announced Tuesday.   The Kansas Department of Health and…

Curtis Alvin Madsen, age 86, of Greeley, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at his home.  He was born April 23, 1935, in Minidoka, Idaho, the son of Alvin R. and Dora (Wheeler) Madsen.…