It’d been a few weeks since Mitzi Beck had been able to see her grandchildren.  It may be a few more before she gets that opportunity. But in the interim, the Iola woman took advantage…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have rewarded Christian McCaffrey for his production and versatility, making him the highest-paid running back in the NFL. The team agreed to a four-year, $64 million contract extension…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Kyle Larson’s racial slur cost him his two primary NASCAR supporters. It likely will cost him his job soon. McDonald’s and Credit One Bank ended their sponsorship of Larson on Monday,…

LAHARPE — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has rescinded a boil order for LaHarpe. The boil order was issued last week due to a water line break that forced the city to cut…

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt council members unanimously agreed Monday evening to sell the old city hall for $27,500 to Larry Steward, owner of CDL Electric. “I had been working on the sale for a while,” said…

Governors in the Northeast and along the West Coast on Monday announced separate state compacts to coordinate one of their biggest challenges in the weeks to come: How to begin reopening society amid the coronavirus…

MISSION, Kan. (AP) — Kansas prison officials said Monday that 113 inmates at a work-release facility where a resident tested positive for the coronavirus have been relocated to a facility where an outbreak is ongoing…

In a typical month, Iolans who are past due with their utility bills would incur late fees, as well as additional charges if their services are disconnected for non-payment. But this isn’t your typical month.…

Dear Carolyn: I am 45, I have two children, a great husband and a successful business. I am not thin, I could lose 15 to 20 pounds. I’m different from the trail runner I was…

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a male, 67 years old, and I am afflicted with urinary problems — having to urinate several times a night, burning after urinating and the need to urinate often in…