Members of the Allen County Volunteer Fire Department are, from left, Dan Rider, Dillon Hall, Justin Prichard, Terry Johnson, Darrell Baughn, Pam Baughn, Jerred Findlay, department co-founders Bill and Marjorie Mentzer, Trevor Tush, Travis Baughn…

Members of the Allen County 911 emergency dispatch crew are, front row from left, Roy Hartman, Emergency Management Director Jason Trego, Jackson Meats and Karen Kimball; second row, Theresa Francis, Breail Thompson, Sheri Smith and…

A surge of COVID-19 cases in Allen County and across the region concerns Rebecca Johnson, director of the Southeast Kansas Multi-County Health Departments. Less than two months ago, Allen County had no confirmed cases of…

Cases of COVID-19 in Allen County have jumped from zero to 23 since June 1, as the state and nation report an increase in cases and low vaccination rates. A Humboldt child care center, The…

70 Years Ago 5 — Spreading over thousands of acres of ripe wheat and oats, lush alfalfa and corn fields, the Neosho River reached a crest of 21.2 feet yesterday morning, receding slowly last night.…

Allen County’s COVID-19 disaster declaration has ended. The decision came after emergency manager Jason Trego spoke with commissioners about ending the declaration to follow suit with the state. Commissioners then voted in favor of ending…

This month, cities across Allen County will receive  stipends from the recently enacted American Rescue Plan Act. In alphabetical order, here are their amounts: Bassett, $3,186, population 21; Elsmore, $10,164, population 67; Gas, $76,005, population…

New rules were announced late last week for those who visit Allen County district court.  Mask mandates will be relaxed, but the new protocols call for continued social distancing, limited capacity in courtrooms and options…

Dodging potholes may soon be eliminated as a spring sport. Allen County public works director Mitch Garner updated commissioners Tuesday on new patchwork technology. Garner was in Salina on Monday for a demonstration on pothole…

Cross through a window and enter another world. That’s exactly what happened to several Allen County officials and members of Thrive Allen County on Thursday, as they were given a tour of Peerless Products’ new…