Jerry Joe Ranes, 84, lifelong resident of Le Roy, passed away early Friday, March 4, 2022, at the Life Care Center in Burlington. Jerry was born July 11, 1937, in Iola, the son of Homer…

Kenny Scheibmeir, 62, died Sunday, March 6, 2022, at his home in Yates Center.  Kenny was born June 12, 1959, to Lloyd F. and Pearl M. (Henry) Scheibmeir in Iola. Kenny is preceded in death…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has decided to ban Russian oil imports, toughening the toll on Russia’s economy in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine, according to a person familiar with the matter. The move follows…

Richard Eugene Bradford, age 94, of Iola, Kansas, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Heartland Meadows, Iola. Richard was born Sept. 29, 1927, in Bayard, to Edward E. Bradford and Ruth (Winder) Bradford.  Richard…

Most cow-calf producers face price risk. Likewise, most producers manage price risk, even if they do not have an explicit “price risk management strategy.” Three major price risk management strategies are self-insurance, marketing flexibility, and…

Spring is around the corner, and that means it’s almost time for Walk Kansas. This is a team-based health initiative program that will encourage you to lead a healthier life by being more active and…

It’s hard to settle disputes when one side doesn’t show up. Such was the case Monday when Russia failed to appear before the World Court to defend charges it has falsely accused Ukraine of committing…

Feeding hummingbirds is an enjoyable summer backyard activity.  Watching them hover to feed and spar with other hummingbirds for feeder space is fascinating and fun.  You can enhance the attractiveness of your yard to hummingbirds,…

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The Russian tanks and missiles besieging Ukraine also are threatening the food supply and livelihoods of people in Europe, Africa and Asia who rely on the vast, fertile farmlands of the…

LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — The humanitarian crisis in Ukraine deepened Monday as Russian forces intensified their shelling and food, water, heat and medicine grew increasingly scarce, in what the country condemned as a medieval-style siege…