Kris Kobach thinks fewer dollars should be spent on public education in Kansas. What’s more, he thinks some of that smaller amount should sometimes be spent at private schools. That’s not the way it should…

Last week, Kansas taxpayers learned about a questionable economic development deal that rewards Cargill with $1.6 million in funding for essentially reducing its workforce and then bringing it back to existing levels over a 24-month…

This is the undocumented immigrant our nation should welcome: the Lawrence chemist whom immigration officials attempted to deport this year, much to the dismay of his family, neighbors and even strangers who came to know…

I have heard people say they would never go to our local hospital because they thought they would not receive good care. I spent four days last week in our hospital, and I want you…

High School Baseball: Iola Mustangs The Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches announced Saturday evening that five Iola baseball players were named to the 4A-II All-State team. Junior Derek Bycroft earned first-team pitching honors along with…

High School Baseball: Iola Mustangs After a year of sitting on their 8-1 loss to Nickerson in the opening round of last year’s 4A-II state tournament, the 20-2 Iola Mustangs are pumped, primed and ready…

MLB: Royals 5, Cards 1 ST. LOUIS — For weeks, Royals starting pitchers have struggled to both give manager Ned Yost length and their offense a chance to breathe. They’ve dug themselves into early ruts,…

National Football League: Kansas City Chiefs Chiefs tight end Demetrius Harris has been suspended one game for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy, the league announced Tuesday. He will remain eligible to participate in offseason…

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Chris Paul pounded the ball down demonstratively on Stephen Curry’s home court in sheer delight. And maybe he sent a little message: These Rockets are for real and very much remain…

Back row, from left, Assistant Coach Ryan Latta, Kane Rogers, Isaac Badders, Brady Wiggin, Cal Leonard, Blake Ashmore, Coach Mark Percy. Front row, from left, Derek Bycroft, Hunter Baughn, Ethan Tavarez, Isaac Vink, Noah Ashmore,…