Month: December 2019

TOPEKA, Kansas — One solution to Kansas prisons’ woes could come with a $35 million price tag for three new specialty prisons. The state’s corrections system only treats half of its inmates who struggle with…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pushing ahead with articles of impeachment, the House Judiciary Committee convenes Monday to formally receive the investigative findings against President Donald Trump  as the White House and its allies launch an aggressive…

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) — After getting outrebounded by a 48-31 margin in a 75-63 loss to West Virginia on Nov. 27, Wichita State made that part of the game a point of emphasis and it…

WHAKATANE, New Zealand (AP) — A volcanic island in New Zealand erupted today in a tower of ash and steam while dozens of tourists were exploring the moon-like surface, killing five people and leaving many…

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Russia was slapped today with a four-year ban from international sports events, including next summer’s Tokyo Olympics, over a longstanding doping scandal, although its athletes will still be able to compete…

WASHINGTON — Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been unshakable as she’s guided her caucus toward the decision she announced Thursday that the House will vote on articles of impeachment against Donald Trump. But when a reporter…

GARNETT — Iola High fought tooth and nail to earn a 46-40 victory over Anderson County on Friday night in the Mustangs’ season opener. Head coach Luke Bycroft was impressed by his team’s physical display,…

GARNETT — In a tale of two halves, the Iola Fillies finished on the short end of the stick in their season opener against Anderson County Friday evening. After trailing by two to close the…

HUMBOLDT — Struggles at the free-throw line proved costly for the Humboldt Cubs in their season opener Friday night against Eureka. The Cubs lost 56-48, despite leading for much of the contest.  The Cubs hit just 14-of-31 shots…

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt Lady Cub basketball coach Aubrey Jones knew her young squad would take its lumps early in the season, which was the case on Friday night as they lost 51-27 to defending league…