TOPEKA — The Kansas Chamber released a blueprint for upgrading workforce development Wednesday that relies on expanding high school and college students’ preparation for high-demand careers, massive growth of apprenticeship opportunities and investment in recruiting…

Ruby Mae Stubbs-Shackelford of Moran, daughter of Arthur and Grace (Welborn) Hilt, was born May 7, 1935, in Kansas City, and departed this life on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, at the age of 85.  Ruby…

Congress and President Donald Trump, having doled out $25 billion in payroll grants plus a similar sum in low-interest loans to the airline industry in April, are seeking a second bailout, possibly as part of…

Kansas legislators are in a unique position to help make gun ownership a safer practice.  In 2018, legislators took the positive step of passing a bill prohibiting those convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence from possessing…

Iola High’s Fillies will have their work cut out for them Saturday, if they want to advance past the Class 4A substate volleyball playoffs. On the bright side, they’ll get their shot on their home…

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Brandon Lowe busted out early and Tampa Bay’s bullpen hung on late. Rays and Dodgers, tied after two in Texas. Lowe shook loose from his extended postseason slump with two opposite-field…

MORAN — Marmaton Valley Junior High’s football team ended its 2020 season on a high note Monday, rolling past visiting St. Paul, 46-0. The game was ended at halftime, due to Kansas eight-man mercy rules.…

LEON — Humboldt Middle School’s volleyball A team finished the 2020 season with a 6-1 record, earning second place overall in the Tri-Valley league. The Lady Cubs wrapped up the season Monday in fine fashion,…

GARNETT — In what could be best described as a microcosm of their 2020 volleyball season, Iola High’s Fillies had an evening of highs, lows and plenty of in-between Tuesday. Iola wrapped up the regular…

LEON — After hitting a couple of speed bumps over the weekend, Humboldt High’s Lady Cubs ended the 2020 regular season in style Tuesday. Humboldt swept past Fredonia and host Bluestem on the volleyball court,…