Month: August 2022

William Felton Russell made his living in a profession that judges success by an unequivocal bottom line: Winning. How much of that did you do? Bill Russell by that measure was simply the greatest, most…

Election worker Pam Coons said turnout “has been steady through the morning.” Polls remain open until 7 p.m. tonight. All registered voters regardless of political affiliation can cast a ballot today.

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas on Tuesday will hold the nation’s first test of voter feelings about the recent Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, with people throughout the state deciding whether to allow…

As Kansans prepare to vote on the future of reproductive health care in our state, we would do well to remember another chapter in our history. Between World War I and World War II, Kansas…

They called it the “Summer of Mercy.” In July and August of 1991, abortion protesters swarmed clinics in Wichita as part of Operation Rescue’s national campaign to shut down the “baby-killing industry” in Kansas —…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Another round of storms hit flooded Appalachian mountain communities where more than 30 people were killed and search and rescue teams found more bodies on Monday. Hundreds of people remain unaccounted…

Three of the region’s four U.S. senators decided Wednesday to hold sick veterans hostage to their own anger. It’s appalling and childish.  The senators — Roy Blunt and Josh Hawley of Missouri, and Roger Marshall…

CHANUTE — A Southeast Kansas Gideons faith fund rally Saturday in Chanute drew José Luis Maturana, from Bolivia, South America. Maturana and his interpretor, Rafael Varon, were among the speakers at the Gideons International convention…

In many families, money matters are something not to be discussed. Children often learn how to manage money by watching those around them. Parents can help children develop money sense by providing them with opportunities…

Former Iolan Ken Bryan died Friday, July 29, 2022, in Eldon, Mo. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, at Eldon Cemetery. He is survived by wife Donna Bryan and son Dylan…