LONDON (AP) — The British government plans to burn billions of pounds (dollars) in unusable personal protective equipment purchased in haste during the coronavirus pandemic, a public spending watchdog said Friday. The idea of burning…

BANGKOK (AP) — The American diplomatic push aimed at countering China’s increasing influence in the Asia-Pacific region appears to be paying dividends, with many nations showing a willingness to partner with the United States, a…

WASHINGTON — Sen. John Cornyn said Thursday the 18-year-old responsible for the Uvalde school massacre fit an all-too-common profile of mass shooters: alienated young men with mental health issues. “He engaged in self-mutilation, self-cutting, tortured…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is lifting its requirement that international air travelers to the U.S. take a COVID-19 test within a day before boarding their flights, easing one of the last remaining government…

Glen Edward Terrill, 88, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Heritage Health Care Skilled Nursing in Chanute.  Glen was born Sept. 17, 1933, to Charles and Mary Clara (Harris) Terrill in Fort Scott. The…

WASHINGTON (AP) — An injured officer who slipped in blood and spoke of “carnage.” Video of a huge, violent mob pushing through the U.S. Capitol. Former President Donald Trump’s allies and family members acknowledging his…

At first glance, it would appear Monday night’s Community Conversation was a downer.  After all, the consensus was that we have some pretty big hurdles to clear before we feel we’re on the right path,…

Viewers who tuned in Thursday to the first night of public hearings by the House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection were not given Washington political theater as usual. On the contrary, the broadcast…

Two of the fastest humans to ever walk the halls of Iola High School met face to face Friday. Iola’s Brett Willis, who set Iola High’s school record in the 100-meter dash May 28 at…

Dear editor, This is the reality we are facing today. Everyone loves the thought of a no-kill animal shelter. The Allen County Animal Rescue employees work endless hours shuffling dogs and cats into other no-kill…