Lucky countries have celebrations that remind their citizens of what binds them together — think Memorial Day or the Fourth of July. Unlucky countries do the opposite: They commemorate the divisions that drive them apart.…

Joe Biden wants to go down in history as a transformative president. He began his time in office by passing a popular economic stimulus and Covid-19 relief bill. The Biden White House basked in comparisons…

OSWEGO —  A blistering start led Marmaton Valley High’s girls to victory Friday. The Wildcats were keyed by sophomore Janae Granere’s 14 first-quarter points en route to a 47-16 romp over Oswego, pushing their record…

YATES CENTER — Yates Center’s boys got another win Friday night against Uniontown High School to extend the Wildcats’ winning streak to three. The Wildcats won 56-40. Good defense kept the Eagles at bay for…

OSWEGO — Hot off the heels of the first win of the season, Marmaton Valley High School’s boys basketball team traveled to Oswego, hoping to continue their success. The Wildcats’ hopes were dashed in a…

The AFC playoffs will be running through Music City, and the Tennessee Titans should have Derrick Henry back for their first game this postseason.  The Tennessee Titans, who used an NFL-high 91 players for the…

The ice on little Lake Bassola is in excellent condition and will be ideal for skating this afternoon and evening, according to Ray Pershall, utility commissioner. He said wood for bonfires and lights will be…

BURLINGTON — The Iola High School and Humboldt High School wrestling teams pinned their way to wins at the 30th Burlington Wrestling Invitational. Iola finished 10th. The Cubs finished ninth. Each team took an individual…

On the eve of the Australian Open, tennis great Novak Djokovic wants permission to play even though he has not been vaccinated against COVID-19. The defending champion says he deserves a medical exemption to the…

The Kansas Legislature begins its 2022 session today.  We’re hopeful this session will be productive and fruitful for the people of Kansas. The Legislature has the potential to do great things if its members choose…