Darrin Petrowsky, local KDOT engineer, told commissioners Tuesday morning the second phase of U.S. 169’s rebuild, about 2.6 miles between Hawaii and Delaware roads east of Humboldt, should be completed in April. “I don’t know…

For the past several months, crews have been working nonstop on site preparations for the Prairie Queen Wind Farm. Aside from the residents living in close proximity to the steady caravan of trucks criss-crossing the…

Comprehensive safety kits will be provided to classrooms across Allen County courtesy of donations from companies working on a wind farm project. The companies contributed $21,000 to buy 385 “Stop the Bleed” packets. The packets…

(Update: KDOT will allow traffic to move in both directions between Minnesota and Hawaii Roads on Friday 12/7/18, weather permitting.) Weather permitting, the Kansas Department of Transportation will begin the second phase of the U.S. 169…

The 31st Judicial District Court will be among state and federal offices closed Wednesday for a national day of mourning for former President George H.W. Bush. Those who are scheduled to appear in court Wednesday…

Marriage is the fat on which the modern American theater has feasted for years. Tennessee Williams. William Inge. Eugene O’Neill. Neil Simon. Sam Shepard. Sarah Ruhl. Tracy Letts. All playwrights who’ve cheerfully tucked their socks…

Following four executive sessions, covering 30 minutes, Allen County commissioners folded their hands and adjourned their Tuesday morning meeting. Reasons for secrecy concerned acquisition of property (twice), matters having to do with non-elected personnel and…

A special perk of an awards banquet is the element of surprise. And none was caught more off guard Friday night than former Iola Mayor John McRae who was honored with a Lifetime Service Award…

While it was a mixed bag for Republicans elsewhere on Election Night, the GOP easily offered up winners in a pair of Allen County Commission races. Incumbent Jerry Daniels, representing District 1, cruised to victory…

It was “all hands on deck” for the Allen women’s basketball team in their successful home 71-61 upset of No. 13 Labette County Tuesday night. Everyone who suited up played and found a way to…