There’s a new sheriff in town.  Anthony Maness will be sworn in Monday morning as the newly elected Allen County Sheriff following a successful campaign that unseated incumbent Bryan Murphy. “I’m looking forward to working…

Eugene “Gene” Gehlen, age 72, of Richmond, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, at his home. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, 1883 Highway 54, Iola.

David Joseph Dickes, age 65, died Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, at Richmond Healthcare. He was born on Nov. 18, 1959, in Denver, Colo., to Robert and Frances Dickes. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m.…

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers, military officials and other dignitaries celebrated the late President Jimmy Carter’s life and achievements before, during and after his White House term at a service in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda Tuesday where…

WASHINGTON (AP) — A record 24 million people have signed up for insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act, former President Barack Obama’s landmark health legislation, as the program awaits an uncertain future under a…

President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday to block a New York judge from sentencing him Friday over his felony conviction in a hush money case. The justices “should order an immediate stay…

TOPEKA — The four U.S. House members from Kansas voted to approve legislation to compel federal law enforcement to detain for possible deportation undocumented immigrants accused of nonviolent property crimes. Legislation sent to the U.S.…

Iola Jean Stout-Perkins, known as Bonnie to most, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Allen County Regional Hospital. Bonnie was born on July 12, 1937 in Iola. She was raised in Iola and…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas’ top elections official launched a campaign for governor Wednesday after building his public profile by pushing back against unfounded election conspiracy theories and breaking with fellow Republicans on voting rights…

OSWEGO — Host Oswego High got the early jump on Marmaton Valley Tuesday, and then took complete control in the third quarter. Oswego’s 69-46 victory gave the Wildcats their second loss of the 2024-25 season.…