Over 100 years ago, the National Child Labor Committee used photos of children doing industrial work to demand change in America.  Several states adopted child labor laws, and after much debate and several setbacks, the…

A restoration project 12 years — and counting  — received a big boost this week. Crews from 5M Restoration, Fort Scott, began removing loose brick from near the north roof of the old Iola Theatre…

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt will come alive with music this weekend. The Middle of Everywhere Music Festival returns for its second year. This year’s event  has an expanded list of performers and a pre-party on Friday…

TOPEKA — Police Chief Gideon Cody arrived at the Marion County Record and handed a copy of a search warrant to Deb Gruver, the veteran reporter who had questioned him about alleged misconduct at his previous job.…

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Thursday its latest missile launches simulated “scorched earth” nuclear strikes on South Korea and that it’s also been rehearsing an occupation of its rival’s territory in the event…

A senior-heavy Iola football team is coming into the season focused on avenging a lackluster season last year that included a playoff loss. Iola brings 13 seniors into this season whose histories go all the…

The Allen Red Devil volleyball team swept Fort Scott Community College in three straight sets on the road Wednesday.  Allen eked out the first and third sets by scores of 25-22, while cruising to a…

Fans can celebrate the launch of the Iola High School football season by attending Friday’s “Mustang Mash,” at Riverside Park from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The tailgating event precedes the Iola v. Osawatomie matchup, and…

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska’s fight song begins, “There is no place like Nebraska.” When it comes to volleyball, those words never rang more true than Wednesday night. The Cornhuskers laid claim to the world…

Crest schools sponsored a Sun in the Fun Car show on Saturday, Aug. 26. Gary Peters won Best of Show with his 1941 Chevy Master Deluxe 2-door coupe. GSSB sponsored the cash prize. All the…