Google’s obvious dominance over much of the internet has long been cause for both consumer and social concern, and it was probably inevitable the government would step in at some point, in some way, to…

Scientists and researchers are racing to satisfy the world’s yearning for a COVID-19 vaccine. Typically, it takes years to accomplish such significant medical advances, but the hunt for this vaccine has been expedited the world…

On Sunday, the Trump administration raised the white flag of surrender in its efforts to control the spread of COVID-19. “We’re not going to control the pandemic,” Mark Meadows, chief of staff to President Donald…

MIAMI — Tropical Storm Zeta rapidly strengthened overnight and is forecast to turn into a Category 1 hurricane sometime Monday. The storm is expected to near the northern Gulf Coast on Wednesday, bringing stormy conditions…

An aggressive Iola High Fillies team took down Fort Scott in the first round of the 4A Substate Tournament Saturday at home, but they couldn’t overcome the top-ranked Chanute. “I’ve been preaching aggressive, aggressive, don’t…

 Stocks are falling in morning trading on Wall Street Monday and deepening last week’s losses, as a troubling climb in coronavirus counts threatens the global economy.  The S&P 500 was 1.4% lower, following up on…

LE ROY — For the first time in a generation, Marmaton Valley High’s volleyball team is headed to the state tournament. The Wildcats earned a Class 1A-II state bid in thrilling fashion Saturday, edging host…

Gun control, defunding the police and gay rights were only a few of the issues that Democratic candidates tackled on a chilly Saturday afternoon on the courthouse square.  An audience of about 50 gathered to…

More than 20 volunteers descended upon LaHarpe Saturday for its annual fall cleanup day project, in which roughly 20 properties were cleared of debris, brush, tires and other objects. Assisting with the work were several…

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis on Sunday named 13 new cardinals, including Washington D.C. Archbishop Wilton Gregory, who would become the first Black U.S. prelate to earn the coveted red hat.  In a surprise…