SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea became the first country to drop out of the Tokyo Olympics because of coronavirus fears, a decision that underscores the challenges facing Japan as it struggles to stage…

There is, inherently, a timelessness to great writing. Beverly Cleary was a great writer. “Don’t pester, Ramona,” said Mrs. Quimby. “I’ll get you there in plenty of time.” “I’m not pestering,” protested Ramona, who never…

Nearly 28% of Allen County residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to statistics from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Those numbers could improve, though, with Wednesday’s first…

In its current state, a bill before the Kansas legislature to help at-risk students might actually put at-risk students at greater risk. More opportunities for low income students who are behind academically is something virtually…

A new housing initiative is taking shape locally. To learn more, this Register reporter sat down with Jonathon Goering, economic development director at Thrive Allen County. He explained how “Thrive was selected to participate in…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden was set to announce today that he is shaving about two weeks off his May 1 deadline for states to make all adults eligible for coronavirus vaccines. With states…

COLUMBUS, Ohio — At a recent COVID-19 vaccination clinic, a woman about to get her shot asked the nurse, “Are we going to have to do this every year?” “We don’t know yet,” the nurse…

High school students and young adults can audition next week for the Allen Summer Youth Theatre production of “Tammy: A Coming of Age Story About a Girl Who is Part T-rex.” The production is available…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Thanks to a coronavirus pandemic-fueled mortgage boom, states will get nearly $700 million in federal grants from a special program for low-income housing, more than double the amount distributed last year. It’s…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Gov. Laura Kelly said Monday that she has no plans to have Kansas issue vaccine passports, which are designed to help inoculated residents travel, shop and dine out more freely. The…