The U.S. prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, long has been a stain on our reputation for democracy. The 166 prisoners there have been denied their due process of law. True, the numbers are significantly down…

“33 Variations” tackles some real-life subject material, set to an incredible story that investigates the thoughts of one of the world’s greatest composers.The story, originally a Broadway play written by Moises Kaufman, is transferred to…

Concerns about foul weather that moved into Kansas Wednesday and is forecast to linger, forced reschedule of Saturday’s Youth Shoot, a function of the local National Wild Turkey Federation chapter.“We looked at the forecast and…

The Marmaton Valley High Forensics team has qualified for nationals, but that is only half of the process — now they need to raise the money.“We need about $6,000 for everyone,” Forensics supervisor Julie Tholen…

GARNETT — Lee Brock Moody, who served as a deputy under Allen County Sheriff Robbie Atkins for 20 months up through Oct. 7, 2002, pleaded guilty in District Court here April 22 to giving his…

Iola High School’s forensics team is striving for some repeat success this weekend, even if it is unscripted.With seniors Cody Cokely and Colton Schubert, Iola has the defending state champion in improvised duet acting, an…

Dear editor,I was pleased to see your editorial regarding KU’s willed body program. Both of my parents and my husband chose that option. I’m on the list too. I attended the memorial service after my…

The American people do not have the stomach for another war — whether it’s justified or not.Yes, Syria’s President Bashar as-Assad is a despot. Yes, Syrians are being outright murdered by his regime. And yes,…

Ron Wilson stopped by Iola Tuesday evening to offer an optimistic opinion on the best Kansas has to offer — and his examples were anything by ordinary.Wilson, the director of the Huck Boyd National Institute…

Bob and Toby Shaughnessy will have to wait at least another week to learn if Allen County commissioners will approve abatement of county property taxes for a restaurant they intend to build.The restaurant, a Sam…