MORAN — First responders were able to quickly extinguish a vehicle fire Tuesday within feet of the propane tank exchange rack at the Pete’s Gas Station in Moran. Shortly after noon on Tuesday, smoke began…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is suing Georgia over the state’s new election law, alleging Republican state lawmakers rushed through a sweeping overhaul with an intent to deny Black voters equal access to the…

This month we are excited to welcome April Kroenke Photography and Alpha Dog Supply to the Iola chamber community. April Kroenke Photography specializes in senior portraits.  An international award-winning photographer, April also offers family portraits,…

EL PASO, Texas (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris said Friday she was “glad to be here” on her first trip to the U.S.-Mexico border as leader of the Biden administration’s response to a migration…

In the last couple of years Bonnie Johnson has written several letters to the editor, all concerning the sale of alcohol. Johnson’s letter today is critical of Humboldt City Council members entertaining the notion of…

Dear editor, Well now, we certainly don’t want to cause the alcohol guzzlers any inconvenience by forcing them to drive to another place to get more booze on Sunday morning because they went anead and…

It is almost time to redistrict Kansas. This means using 2020 Census data to create new districts for the Kansas House, Kansas Senate, and U.S. Congress. Ten years ago, the process was a mess. Unfortunately,…

The Humboldt Union has a new owner. Randall Braden, owner and publisher of The Yates Center News, purchased the Union from Jackie Witherspoon, effective June 1. In its 130-year history the Union has had 13…

TOPEKA — Michael McCloud was overwhelmed with joy when he learned he wouldn’t have to return to prison for the rest of his life. Gov. Laura Kelly announced Thursday she would commute or pardon the…

IOLA MUNICIPAL COURT Judge Patti Boyd Convicted as follows with fines assessed: Levi D. Boan, Iola, disorderly conduct, $195 Kolby A. Daum, Iola, no driver’s license, expired tag, $435 Robin J. Dickey, LaHarpe, no seat…