WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added a robust 263,000 jobs in April, suggesting that businesses have shrugged off earlier concerns that the economy might slow this year and now anticipate strong customer demand. The unemployment…

Friday afternoon, members of the Kansas House pulled away the cloak of hypocrisy from which Senators have been hiding behind all session. In a 63-61 vote, the legislators declined to approve a state budget in…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas lawmakers approved a bill designed to prevent judges from lowering sentences for child sex offenders if they think the victims were willing participants in the crime. The state Senate gave…

CINCINNATI (AP) — A panel of federal judges ruled Friday that Ohio’s congressional districts were unconstitutionally drawn by the Republicans for their political advantage, and it ordered a new map for the 2020 elections. The…

MAPLE HILL, Kan. (AP) — Northeast Kansas officials say they found drugs worth about $9 million after a police dog alerted them to the presence of narcotics. The Wabaunsee County Sheriff’s Office said in a…

On Monday, weather permitting, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) expects to begin a surface recycle/chip seal project on 23 miles of U.S. 59 in Allen and Anderson counties. The road work starts at the…

It’s May! For those of us who like to garden or who like to eat fresh vegetables, it is the beginning of the happiest time of year. The Allen County Farmers’ Market will be open…

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The Douglas County District Attorney’s Office wants to purge thousands of old arrest warrants in a special sweep. The Lawrence Journal-World reports that District Attorney Charles Branson announced Wednesday that he…

Presbyterian Church Pastor Steve Traw’s message Sunday, “Something Old, Something New,” was taken from Luke 24:13-35.    Rita Sanders played “Amazing Grace” for the offertory. The congregation welcomed Breanne Hodgden as a new member. Ron…

DISTRICT COURT Judge Daniel Creitz Civil cases filed: Hannah R. Endicott vs. Kaleb W. Sellers, paternity John D. Sager vs. Carol A. Sager, divorce Marriage licenses issued: Andrew W. Covey and Crystal K. Crays David…