As the world staggers through another summer of extreme weather, experts are noticing something different: 2021’s onslaught is hitting harder and in places that have been spared global warming’s wrath in the past.  Wealthy countries…

Most unvaccinated Americans don’t blame themselves for the recent surge in COVID-19 cases across the U.S., pointing instead to international travelers, mainstream media and President Joe Biden as causes. An Axios/Ipsos poll released Tuesday found…

Wipe the docket clean, judges. Disgruntled parents come first. Clear your schedule, school board members. You’ve got some unhappy students. Don’t think about enacting public safety measures, county commissioners. It could get you sued. All…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas is reporting that its tax collections in July were 11% greater than expected, good news even as the spread of the more contagious COVID-19 delta variant has some officials worried…

Among the many debatable issues around Covid-19 is one unassailable fact: The coronavirus is nonpartisan. It makes no judgment about one’s political leanings. The vaccines that were developed to fight this virus have no political…

TOPEKA — Ravages of time and harsh weather are creating the blistered and peeling raised-lettered license plates still in use on Kansas vehicles. “Probably the cause is normal wear and tear,” said David Harper, director…

O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced Tuesday that he made good on his promise to pardon a couple who gained notoriety for pointing guns at social justice demonstrators as they marched past…

Julia Elizabeth Mills, age 42, ascended to her Heavenly home on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, after a valiant and graceful battle with breast cancer. Julia was born Aug.…

Tim Yockey, age 94, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021, at Country Place Senior Living Center in Chanute. Tim was born April 6, 1927, to Charles H. and Cora B (Hamill) Yockey in Chanute. Tim…

TOKYO (AP) — The Tokyo Games just keep producing some of the fasted moments the world has ever seen on the track. A day after the men’s 400-meter hurdles staged possibly one of the greatest…