TOPEKA — The Kansas Board of Education recommended the removal of American Indian-themed mascots and branding from Kansas school districts, saying American Indian students deserve to feel comfortable in schools across the state. The mascot…

As a pediatrician, Dr. William Jones has great respect for parents.  “Most don’t realize what an awesome job they are doing,” he said. “Especially brand-new parents who probably haven’t slept more than three hours.”  Jones’…

There was a time, not long after it first opened in 1990, that enrollment at Allen Community College’s outreach facility in Burlingame dwarfed even the numbers on the Iola campus. Situated in Osage County, the…

WASHINGTON — David E. Holeman, who was 39 when he was captured and died as a prisoner of war during World War II, has finally been accounted for more than 80 years after his death.…

Elon Musk warned Twitter employees Thursday to brace for “difficult times ahead” that might end with the collapse of the social media platform if they can’t find new ways of making money. Workers who survived…

Elon Musk has emailed Twitter employees, most working remotely, ordering them to return to the office immediately for at least 40 hours a week and warning of “difficult times ahead.” A pair of Wednesday night…

PITTSBURG — You can earn those Thanksgiving Day calories by participating in a 5K Turkey Trot in downtown Pittsburg. The run/walk begins at 8 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 24.  Renato and Katherine Pinto, who belongs to…

PARSONS — In Tuesday’s election, Parsons voters weighed against a half-cent sales tax increase that would have helped fund the Parsons police and fire departments. The vote was 881 in favor and 1,333 against. The…

Pianist David Osborne has created an illustrious career by performing for U.S. Presidents. He’s performed in the White House more than 50 times during the administrations of Ronald Reagon, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George…

VERO BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Tropical Storm Nicole sent multiple homes toppling into the Atlantic Ocean Thursday and threatened a row of high rise condominiums in places where Hurricane Ian washed away seawalls and other…