LAHARPE — A body was found at the home of Gale and Ramona Jeffers, 408 Broadway St. in LaHarpe, after the house was destroyed in an early morning fire Monday. The fire, which was reported…

Allen County Sheriff Anthony Maness found himself in the right place at the right time Friday, after he successfully performed the Heimlich maneuver on a diner choking on a piece of food at an Iola…

GREENSBURG — A man wanted in connection to a woman’s death in Anderson County was killed in a crash during a police pursuit Saturday night near Greensburg.  Jerry Wayne Thompson, age 55, of Tidewater, Ore.,…

For those who flee from domestic violence, starting over can be challenging. Many leave their homes with little or nothing. A joint effort between St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church and local agencies — Hope Unlimited and…

The Allen County Historical Society is hosting a new traveling exhibit at the Allen County Museum — “Living Sovereignty: Sustaining Indigenous Autonomy in ‘Indian Territory’ Kansas.” “The exhibit focuses on the Native Americans and their…

The Allen County Fairgrounds will see some much-needed updates in the near future. County Commissioners approved the purchase of new fencing for livestock pens during this week’s meeting. Fair Board President Bo Garrett initially approached…

Iola Elementary School third-grader Case Mentzer was crowned the winner Thursday of the Iola Elementary School Spelling Bee. Taking second was Elija Mentzer, Case’s brother, while Kali Jernigan took third and Lanie Mileham was fourth.…

COLONY — Even as construction continues on a $5.95 million school bond project, Crest students are enjoying a new cafeteria and other improvements. The first phase — a new kitchen and cafeteria, remodeled locker rooms…

A host of southeast Kansas businesses are going green with the help of grant funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Grow at Eden, Sonic Drive-In, and Iola Pharmacy, Inc. are three local businesses receiving…

“We believe an informed community is a healthy community,” said Tim Stauffer, managing editor of The Iola Register. Appearing before the Allen County Commission with Register publisher Susan Lynn, the pair spoke with commissioners Tuesday…