BURLINGTON — A six-run third inning propelled Iola’s AA American Legion baseball squad to victory Tuesday. The Indians cruised from there, winning 9-1 to salvage a split against Burlington, putting Iola at 5-4 on the…

Golfers from near and far will tee off Saturday for a good cause, the 16th annual Father’s Day CASA Tournament. Proceeds will benefit the Court Appointed Special Advocates program, which trains volunteers to advocate for…

NEW YORK (AP) — As FIFA prepares to announce the 2026 World Cup sites on Thursday — and make high-profile cuts — Alan Rothenberg thought back to when stadiums were picked for the 1994 tournament…

FRISCO, Texas — None of the Pro Football Hall of Famers or mental health panelists who turned out Saturday night at the Star for the inaugural “Heroes of the Game” fundraiser mentioned Marion Barber III…

HUMBOLDT — The learning at Humboldt Middle School is picking up steam this month. Middle-schoolers are in the midst of a three-week Summer STEAM Academy, where they are learning the basics of computer coding, drone…

MORAN — The addition of a commercial-grade kitchen to the Marmaton Market will bring more traffic its way as well as provide a communitywide service, predicts Marilyn Logan, manager of the grocery store. The new…

Thrive Allen County wants to change its focus on a grant intended to spur housing construction on lots throughout the county. The state gave the county $50,000 as part of a Moderate Income Housing grant…

LANE COUNTY, Kansas — This time of year, the wheat growing in this part of western Kansas should be thigh-high and lush green. But as a months-long drought continues to parch the region, many fields…

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Straight line winds that reached up to 100 mph caused nearly $10 million in damage in Riley County during the weekend, the National Weather Service said. The weather service in Topeka…

A 350-pound bear ripped into a sleeping family’s tent inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park before clawing a mother and 3-year-old girl, according to the National Park Service. The two survived the encounter, but “sustained…