Allen, KS

IOLA, Kan. — Allen Community College sophomore Bodee West has earned the American FFA Degree, the National FFA Organization’s highest degree, recognizing years of achievement in agriculture, leadership and community service. West, a graduate of Oklahoma Union High School in South Coffeyville, Oklahoma, is pursuing […]

Allen Community College men’s basketball earned an 85-78 victory over No. 7 Palm Beach State College at its home opener Monday night. Sheen Saunders Jr. and Moses Stephenson led the way offensively, each recording 20-plus points. Saunders Jr. finished with a game-high 24 points on […]

A man who escaped from a Tennessee prison over a week ago has been caught just outside of the Kansas City metro. Jacob Allen Morley, a convicted murderer, was captured near the Kansas City, Missouri, area, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirmed. The TBI had […] The post Authorities capture escaped Tennessee inmate near Kansas City, Missouri, after weeklong manhun appeared first on Ponca City Now.

Voters in Allen County said, “no” to the county sales tax question on the 2026 General Election ballot, which would have gone toward funding the Allen County ambulance service. According to unofficial results from the Allen County Clerk’s office, 2,204 were opposed to the sales […]

Allen County Unofficial Results  General Election | Nov. 3, 2026 Registered Voters 8,899 | Ballots Cast 4,129  United States Senate David C Graham – 248 Adam Hamilton – 1,447 Roger Marshall – 2,387   United States Representative Dist 2 Don Coover – 1,398 John Hauer […]

Convicted Killer Taken Into Custody Following Second Vehicle Theft KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WOKI / WVLT) - Escaped Tennessee inmate Jacob Allen Morley has be...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KBSI) – A Tennessee inmate who escaped from prison and was later spotted in Southern Illinois has been taken into custody near Kansas City, Missouri. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirmed Tuesday that fugitive Jacob Allen Morley had been captured. Morley escaped from the Northwest Correctional Complex in Tennessee on Oct. 25. Authorities previously reported that Morley...

IOLA, Kan. — An Allen County Sheriff’s Office employee has been placed on administrative leave amid an investigation into allegations of misconduct. On October 29, Allen County Undersheriff Nate Jackson contacted the Chanute Police Department to assist with the investigation. The employee will remain on […]

IOLA, Kan. — The Allen County Animal Rescue Facility (ACARF) will host its annual Arts and Crafts Show on Saturday, November 7, at the North Community Building, 505 N. Buckeye St. in Iola. The event will feature unique handmade arts and crafts, giving shoppers an […]

Josh Allen set the franchise record for career touchdown passes and also rushed for a score and the Buffalo Bills took advantage of multiple Baltimore...