Thanks to the stellar reporting by Sarah Jane Tribble of Kaiser Health News, the closing of Fort Scott’s Mercy Hospital and its effect on the town has been uniquely chronicled over the past year on…

There has been much talk lately among both Democrats and Republicans of the intents of the founders in the writing of the Constitution, especially involving the powers of impeachment and removal from office. What has…

BAGHDAD (AP) — Dozens of Iraqi Shiite militiamen and their supporters broke into the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad today, smashing a main door and setting fire to a reception area, angered over deadly U.S.…

The Woodworking project is for youth who enjoy working with wood, using tools and building things.  No matter what they make, the joy of completing a woodworking project is great. From learning basic skills such…

We have just barely dipped into winter and so far it’s not been too bad.  Living in southeast Kansas, we all know that can change in the blink of an eye.  Many people I have…

GARDEN CITY, Kan. (AP) — Wearing sweaters, small kids (of the goat variety) went springing over hay-lined pens in the Good Karma Micro-Dairy barn in Russell County — where Erin and Doug Renard milk goats…

Carl R. Hydorn Sr., 84, of St. Edward, Neb., passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2019 at Cloverlodge Care Center, St. Edward, Neb. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at…

Aimee Sue Billingsley, age 72, of Iola, died Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019 at Allen County Regional Hospital, Iola. Aimee was born on Oct. 6, 1947 in Moran, to Harry and Prudence (Lower) Fronk. Aimee graduated…

The Iola Public Library starts off the new year with a handful of programs for adults. Those who play bridge usually consider it the greatest card game of all. This winter, anyone interested has the…

Carlyle Presbyterian Church Pastor Steve Traw welcomed 65 members and guests for Tuesday’s Christmas Eve service. Pianist Myrna Wildschuetz performed a prelude of Christmas carols and hymns, while being accompanied by the congregational singing, led…