Wayne Faulkner, Woodson County commissioner, was killed Monday afternoon in a car crash, while his wife, Karen, is recuperating at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. Faulkner, age 72, was serving his first term as a…

Colony was abuzz Saturday with an energy and excitement unique to Colony Day, the town’s annual celebration. True to form, this year’s event started with a breakfast of biscuits and gravy thanks to the Colony…

Throngs of music lovers headed to Humboldt this weekend for the second edition of the Middle of Everywhere music festival. On a sweltering Sunday afternoon Sister Lucille kicked things off at Camp Hunter, where attendees…

Many moons ago, Stephen Gilpin found himself sprinting down New York City streets at night, weaving along sidewalks choked with pedestrians and darting onto the street to avoid oncoming traffic. He was late for a…

CHANUTE — Dr. Dave Guernsey, a family physician and president of Ashley Clinic, recently saw a patient who was concerned about her son’s behavior. Guernsey called Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center to see if they…

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…

Rookies Sports Bar & Grill is pulling itself out of the ashes after a fire on Aug. 11. Owners Carri and Mike Sailor had already been planning to open a second facility at 2402 N.…

Local advocates will gather Friday at the Recovery House at 16 N. Buckeye to recognize September as National Recovery Month from substance abuse disorders. Since 1989, Recovery Month has been held every September to promote…

Allen County voters will decide in November whether to approve bonds up to $9.95 million for a courthouse remodel. The project is led by a committee including 31st Judicial District Chief Judge Daniel Creitz, who…