EMPORIA — Iola’s John Masterson received a Distinguished Alumnus award from Emporia State University on Saturday in an awards ceremony that was part of the university’s homecoming celebrations. The award is the highest honor bestowed…

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt volunteer firefighters extinguished a house fire with no injuries late Sunday morning. The house is the home of Greg West, who was not home when the fire was reported. Humboldt Fire Chief…

It’s no surprise that Cindy Jaro seeks to be involved in the Humboldt school system. Since her children first started school, she’s been there. She joined the HELP committee when her children were in grade…

Josh Hart wants to be in the room where tough decisions are made — and he’s not afraid to make them happen.  Hart is one of 10 candidates vying to serve on the USD 258…

Raven Gomez, who has been in custody since her arrest with her boyfriend Oct. 18, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after authorities said she attacked an Allen County Jail inmate. In a Saturday…

The Iola school district has to wait to sell less than an acre of land because it includes a dilapidated metal building. The Humboldt school district needs to seek the state’s permission before it can…

Halloween’s spooky spectacles will return with a number of local activities to delight both the young and the young at heart. The Iola Area Chamber of Commerce is setting up its annual Trunk Or Treat…

When weighing a potential candidacy for Allen Community Board of Trustees, Alana Cloutier considered the college’s name. “It’s Allen Community College, not Iola Community College. And when I learned that no one on the board…

Vicki Curry’s roots at Allen Community College run deep. “I have a special place in my heart for Allen,” Curry told the Register. “I went there as a student. My husband went there. All three…

Work crews utilize a crane Friday morning to remove the old rooftop HVAC units from atop the Humboldt Community Fieldhouse. The old units were shut off for good at the start of the school year,…