TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — Ryan Blaney emerged safely from the wreckage at Talladega Superspeedway that claimed other playoff contenders, winning by a tiny margin that was huge for his championship hopes. Blaney beat Ryan Newman…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The past few weeks, the Kansas City Chiefs have made Carlos Hyde look like Earl Campbell, Marlon Mack resemble Eric Dickerson and Kerryon Johnson look a whole lot like Barry…

The largest civil trial in U.S. history is scheduled to begin in a matter of days, putting those who made, marketed, distributed and dispensed prescription painkillers under the legal spotlight. But those on the front…

Earlier this month, the Kansas State Fair board decided to take a big step: Pursuing open carry of beer on the grounds of the fair. Right now, those who attend the yearly celebration of all…

Deandre Ayton strolled around the practice court, talking and laughing with coaches and teammates following a two-hour workout with the Phoenix Suns. It is clear he is comfortable operating in lofty surroundings, even on a…

For too long, the power of the executive branch has long exceeded the narrow set of powers and expectations set out by the U.S. Constitution. Unfortunately, there is little sign of this changing, with President…

The Southeastern Conference’s West Division has the top two teams in the country in Alabama and LSU, defending national champion Clemson is right behind them and a host of others are lurking at the midway…

Teen hurt in trailer mishap Micayla B. Moen, 15, was injured Oct. 4 following an incident in which her hand was run over by a trailer, Iola police officers reported. Officers said the trailer was…

Iola Amateur Radio Club members discussed a number of topics at their Thursday meeting. The radio club will offer an amateur license testing session following its Nov. 14 meeting for those seeking new or upgraded…

The Allen Community College Music Department will host its fall band and choir concert at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Creitz Recital Hall in the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. The Allen concert and jazz bands…