TOPEKA — The rate of traffic fatalities on Kansas highways surged in the first nine months of 2020 despite dramatic reduction in miles traveled because of temporary stay-at-home mandates and ongoing health concerns of the…

Iola High School celebrates its homecoming activities with a parade Friday afternoon in downtown Iola. The freshmen incorporated a tank in their float. REGISTER/VICKIE MOSS

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration waded cautiously Friday into international efforts to halt fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan, which are engaged in their worst conflict in more than 25 years. Secretary of State Mike…

More than 47 million Americans already have voted, and it’s doubtful that many who still haven’t cast a ballot are undecided about whom to choose for president. In Thursday’s second and final presidential debate, President…

LGBTQ Catholics and their allies in the U.S. welcomed Pope Francis’ endorsement of same-sex civil unions, the first time he’s done so as pontiff, while some prominent members including a bishop said Wednesday that he…

Because half of my extended family lives in California, I’ve been acutely aware of the forest fires once again ravaging their hillsides for almost two months now.  Even so, the worry was somewhat removed.  …

Kansas’ teacher shortage finally shows signs of shrinking. But districts still can’t find enough educators to keep schools running under coronavirus safety demands. “We were through the worst of it before all this happened,” said…

All eyes are on Election Day. The local, state and national races decided Nov. 3 will shape our lives for years to come. If you’re registered, make sure to cast your ballot. But I’d like…

Oftentimes, the memories gained from playing football have nothing to do with the scoreboard. That was the message Friday delivered to the Iola High Mustangs, from three players who suited up for IHS in generations…

This wasn’t going according to plan. Iola High’s senior-laden roster entered the 2020 volleyball season with high hopes, but for whatever reason, things weren’t clicking. The low point came during a brutal two-week stretch in…