Working moms have made history at the U.S. Open tennis tournament when nine days in, three  qualified for its quarterfinals. It’s the first time in history that three mothers have gone that far at the…

COLONY — Cpl. Robert Calahan, who was first reported wounded in action in Korea, died of his injuries on July 14, according to a message received yesterday by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. G.…

President Trump reversed course Friday and announced that his administration would not eliminate funding for Stars and Stripes, the military newspaper that has been keeping troops informed since the Civil War. The president’s retreat came…

Chuck Platt will debate with anyone the risks of COVID-19, knowing full well it’s a lost cause. “You’re not going to convince some people,” he said. For now, he has bigger worries. “They’ve been saying…

What social and moral duties we have toward the poor, the disabled and the elderly are perennial questions, but perhaps surprisingly, they dominated public discussion when Kansas was in its infancy. One finds an answer…

In the communications project, youth will learn to interpret verbal and nonverbal information, develop effective public speaking skills, enhance written and spoken communication, defend a point, design a presentation and much more The 4-H Curriculum…

TOPEKA — Cancelling commercial aspects of the Kansas State Fair compelled the organization to halt building renovations, impose staffing cuts and set in motion a plan to raid its charitable foundation to cover an estimated…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The prospect of a vaccine to shield Americans from coronavirus infection emerged as a point of contention in the White House race as President Donald Trump accused Democrats of “disparaging” for political…

LA CYGNE — Iola High’s cross country season had to adapt quickly to start the 2020 season Thursday. With the COVID-19 threat limiting the number of schools able to attend a meet in Garnett, Iola…

The ghost of Kris Kobach haunts the office of his successor. Next year, Kansas lawmakers must perform an exorcism. On Wednesday, Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab’s office turned down a request from state Sen.…