BOULDER, Colo. — The Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball team’s scheduled game Tuesday against the Colorado Buffaloes has been canceled because of “COVID-19 protocols within the Buffs’ program.” Colorado announced the cancellation just after 5 p.m.…

Good news: Kansas is projected to have a budget surplus of $2.9 billion. Bad news: Kansas is on the hook to pay nearly $2 million in attorney fees to the American Civil Liberties Union and…

Melvin “Gene” Smith, 95, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Iola.  Gene, also known as “Smitty,” was born April 13, 1926, to Augustus “Gus” and Elizabeth (Smoot) Smith just east of Humboldt. He served in…

Johnathan “Jonny” Basher was born in Crookston, Minn., Sept. 16, 1960, and died Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, at Research Medical Center of Kansas City, Mo. Jonny is preceded in death by Debbie Basher. He is…

CHANUTE — Downtown Chanute is looking to begin a $6 million renovation project this summer, according to the Chanute Tribune. Plans include the renovation of the Masonic Temple, built in 1899, and the construction of…

So, here’s what Florida’s fearless leader told his supporters in a campaign email on Monday: “Dr. Fauci is at it again, folks. He took to national TV — where he spends most of his time…

First, the U.S. diplomats and a handful of allies said “no.” Now it’s the NHL. Some party this is shaping up to be. It was just bad luck that Beijing landed the Winter Games in…

Nearly 38% of Kansas’ tax revenue comes from sales taxes, according to Donna Ginther, director of the Institute for Policy and Social Research at the University of Kansas.  “Kansas taxes are regressive because of our…

Darren McGhee gave the communion meditation at Colony Christian Church service about Jesus’ earthly father, Joseph. He’s not mentioned a lot in the Bible.  What kind of man was he? We know he was quiet,…

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Tuesday that there are no plans to pause the season, even as numbers of players entering the league’s health and safety protocols related to the coronavirus continues to rise. Silver,…