Allen County Commissioners gave their blessing Tuesday morning to the Humboldt Food Pantry to make some necessary improvements. Ron Holman spoke on behalf of the pantry. “They have a few needs and wants, at no…

When Kansans elect their U.S. congress members this fall, it’ll be the first time there’s an open seat in the 2nd District since the districts were redrawn in 2022. The district covers much of the…

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The National Cancer Institute in Kyiv was busier than usual after a Russian missile struck Ukraine’s largest children’s hospital this week, forcing the evacuation of dozens of its young patients battling…

Eva Lavon Wagner was born Feb. 1, 1937, to Bert and Goldie (Creason) Burton. She passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at her residence. Eva attended Iola schools and graduated in 1956. She met John…

Iola Middle School held its annual summer football camp this week at the practice fields north of the school, where roughly 30 youngsters in grades 6-8 learned the sport’s basics. The Mustang seventh- and eighth-grade…

Linda Sue (Westerman) Sandy passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Olathe Hospice House, Olathe, Kansas. Linda was born in Iola, Kansas, on March 28, 1949, to Benjamin and Anna (Link) Westerman. She attended…

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Salvador Perez homered in both games and MJ Melendez added a solo shot in the nightcap to help the Kansas City Royals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-5 for a sweep…

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels said he would be ready to play a game now. Coach Lance Leipold and the Jayhawks just need him to be ready for the season. Daniels missed…

LONDON (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz’s ability to hit any type of shot, from any position on the court, on any surface, keeps fans on the edge of their seats. Keeps other players guessing, too. Alcaraz…

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Israeli military urged all Palestinians to leave Gaza City and head south Wednesday, pressing ahead with a fresh offensive across the north, south and center of the embattled…