SHAWNEE, Kan. (AP) — The family of an 11-year-old Black girl who was injured in what they say was a racially-motivated attack in Kansas said Thursday it is important to talk to children about racism.…

Germany confirmed Wednesday what the world already assumed: Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, who lies in serious condition in a Berlin hospital, was poisoned — specifically, with the nerve agent Novichok. Russia claims it had no…

Kansas voters have the power to protect their own votes. Plan ahead. Choose the voting method that works best for you. Act early. Act responsibly. Advocate for yourself.  What are your voting options?  In-person Election…

I appreciate that Gov. Laura Kelly cares that people are having a hard time making ends meet and wants to do something about it. Wish others did. On Thursday, the Republican-led State Finance Council rejected…

ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) — Chadwick Boseman was remembered as a hometown hero who brought a sense of pride to his native Anderson, South Carolina. The city paid tribute to Boseman in a public memorial on…

TOPEKA — Democratic congressional candidate Kali Barnett is convinced Congress must pass a new COVID-19 stimulus bill for struggling businesses and the millions of unemployed people despite cringeworthy accumulation of trillions of dollars in federal…

TOPEKA — The six Republicans on the State Finance Council derailed Thursday a recommendation from Gov. Laura Kelly to seek $400 weekly in supplemental unemployment insurance for people out of work due to COVID-19. Kelly…

Darren McGhee gave the Communion Meditation taking on the book “Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions” by Greg Koukl.  Just as Jesus many times answers people’s questions with another question, this book…

Pastor Steve Traw’s message, “The Size of a Covenant,” taken from Genesis 15:7-18 Sunday.  God confirms a covenant with Abram for a son and a future nation.   God also promises Abram that his descendants…

Arrests reported Iola police officers arrested Forrest Hunter, 53, and Renee Cole, 46, both of Iola, for suspicion of interfering with law enforcement after officers were called to the 600 block of North Chestnut Street…