Iolan Joseph Liam Briggs, 323 S. Cottonwood St., is facing four charges of criminal damage to property in connection with a round of vandalism along South Colborn Street Feb. 15. The charges were filed this…

School threat results in area man’s arrest The Allen County Sheriff’s Office investigated an alleged threat against Humboldt Elementary School on Friday. Allen County Sheriff Bryan Murphy said an investigation led to the arrest of…

For two straight years, the top killer of law enforcement officers isn’t directly related to criminal activity. Of the 226 officers killed in the line of duty in 2022, 70 died of COVID-19 infections, according…

Friday’s school day continued as normal at Iola Middle School despite increased security measures after a student made a threatening statement related to a school shooting.  A text message was sent to parents on Thursday…

Iola Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying vandals who spray painted derogatory words in at least four locations in town overnight Wednesday. A house, two vehicles and a stop sign were spray…

Vehicle struck James A. Gibson was northbound on North State Street Feb. 3, when he told officers he took his eyes off the road to answer a cell phone call. Gibson struck the rear end…

Arrests reported A traffic stop Saturday in the 300 block of West Breckenridge Street led to the arrest of Michael Schweizer, 41, Westphalia, for suspected possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, as well not having…

HUTCHINSON — Julia Thompson of the Iola Police Department recently graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center program. Thompson was one of 25 graduates to receive certification as a law enforcement officer. The 14-week…

Hit-and-run reported Haley R. Bauer told Iola police officers Aug. 27 she was stopped while northbound on Washington Avenue for the U.S. 54 stoplight when a motorist in a black car backed up and struck her…