WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump today defended his decision to pull back U.S. troops from northern Syria, clearing the way for an expected Turkish assault and essentially abandoning Kurdish fighters who fought alongside American…

65 Years Ago October 1954 Next Sunday the 12 churches affiliated in the Ministerial Alliance will open the most intensive and extensive evangelism crusade that Iola has known for many years. The plan is unique…

 Life as a young biracial black woman in today’s political climate is no walk in the park. Shocker, I know. I have been screamed at on the streets, called an “unholy mix” of races, and…

Moves by Republican organizers in four states to cancel party primaries and rubber-stamp the 2020 renomination of President Donald Trump smacks of cowardice among Trump-supporting party officials. What are they afraid of? More to the…

The Friday night lights shined bright for Iola’s homecoming, and the Mustangs delivered with their best performance of the season. After trailing early on, the Mustangs muscled back to score 26 unanswered points en route…

COLONY — Aside from an errant snap, the Crest Lancers played a perfect game on Friday night, led by a great performance on both sides of the ball from Zach Beckmon in a 26-2 win…

ERIE — With a career filled with superior performances on the gridiron, Humboldt High’s Conor Haviland may have outdone them all Friday evening. The senior standout made the most of his seven carries, racking up…

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — It is inevitable in sports: Eventually, you will lose. That doesn’t make Kansas State’s first loss any easier for Chris Klieman to stomach. The Wildcats’ new coach had won 25 consecutive…

It was week 5 for middle school sports in Allen County. Here is the roundup from Thursday’s action: Iola  Football The seventh-grade Ponies took care of business versus Prairie View, earning a 20-6 win. Cole…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The popularity of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has soared into the stratosphere in just over one season as the starter, each no-look or left-handed passes drawing a fresh chorus of…