Recent mass shootings in Highland Park, Illinois; Buffalo, New York; and Uvalde, Texas, have produced the same futile debates that always follow such tragedies. Conservatives blame mental illness, and liberals blame gun access. But we…

Dear Dr. Roach: Your recent article on electrolytes reminded me of my mother’s experience. At 89, she was dizzy, fainting and falling. I took her to her doctor. Her blood tests showed dangerously low levels…

If there’s an upside to doing grueling manual labor in the sweltering heat Thursday, it’s that the four Southern Star employees volunteering their efforts did so on Thursday, and not next week, James Gentry said.…

Long-time employees at Allen Community College will receive the same longevity bonuses that teachers receive, ACC trustees decided this week. The new policy affects employees who have reached 10- or 15-year anniversaries at the college,…

Before Matt Baumwart became the athletics director and assistant principal at Iola High School, he was the assistant principal at Iola Middle School for a few years. His background includes a heavy emphasis on sports.…

UVALDE, Texas (AP) — As video taken inside Robb Elementary School puts in full view the bewildering inaction by law enforcement during the May slaughter of 19 children and two teachers, some in Uvalde are…

The postseason awaits for Iola’s American Legion baseball teams this weekend. Iola’s senior (AA) and junior (A) squads begin play Friday night in their respective zone tournaments. Iola’s AA squad is the tournament host at…

The Iola Senior Citizens Thrift Store is ready to move forward with a building expansion — with or without the county’s help. Which is just fine with county commissioners. The county owns the building at…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Signs in the Kansas City Royals clubhouse Wednesday reminded players to have their passports and vaccination cards with them for the trip to Toronto. That message won’t apply to 10 of…

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Ducks tight end Spencer Webb has died after falling and striking his head on rock slides at a popular swimming lake near Eugene, Oregon, authorities said. The 22-year-old who was…