The Biden administration on Tuesday granted permission for what is described as the first utility-scale offshore wind farm near Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, the first step in delivering on its promise to goose development of…

The ransomware crisis continues, this time with an attack not on a local hospital or police department but on a pipeline that carries almost half of the East Coast’s gasoline, diesel and other fuels. The…

TOPEKA — A bill passed by the Kansas Legislature last week will expand the usage period on short-term health insurance plans if approved by Gov. Laura Kelly. “Short-term limited duration” insurance policies are aimed at…

TOPEKA — Three Kansas Democrats formed the nucleus of a new nonprofit providing financial, strategic and logistical support for a year-round volunteer operation that reaches out to low-turnout voters in support of progressive candidates and…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas reported Monday that more than 2 million coronavirus vaccine shots have been administered in the state, as the federal government detailed plans to distribute nearly $1 billion in aid to…

It was a marathon weekend for Kansas legislators as they wrapped up their 2021 legislative session.  The session was an overall disappointment in that even though they were able to give generous tax breaks that…

Recent events across our region — a local disagreement in Wichita, a state-wide argument in Missouri, a veto override in Topeka with national implications — push me to reflect upon a seemingly straightforward but actually…

Iola High’s junior varsity track and field team hosted a meet Monday to complete its 2021 season. The Mustangs brought home the top spot in the boys standings, followed by Humboldt in fourth and Marmaton…

CANEY — Humboldt High’s softball team was clicking at the plate and from the pitcher’s circle  Monday in a doubleheader sweep of Caney Valley. Humboldt’s Emily Ross went deep twice in the opener, while Brooklyn…

The United States’ relationship with China remains fraught largely due to the latter’s treatment of Hong Kong, its human rights abuses in the Xinjiang province, intellectual property theft and more. Nevertheless, President Joe Biden’s climate…