CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronomers have discovered what appear to be massive galaxies dating back to within 600 million years of the Big Bang, suggesting the early universe may have had a stellar fast-track…

First Presbyterian Church hosted the first of the community Lenten breakfasts Wednesday morning. Hosts for the next six weeks are: First Christian Church, March 1; Calvary Methodist Church, March 8; no church has signed up…

Chanute restaurant, bar to close CHANUTE — Dalton’s Back 9, a bar and restaurant at Chanute’s Stone Creek Golf Course will close. Owners Michael and Haley Dalton cited labor shortages and increased food costs, according…

The Kansas House of Representatives is currently debating the merits of creating Lehigh Portland State Park.  To be honest, it’s a little unnerving to realize the park’s fate lies in the hands of our legislators,…

As a candidate for president in 1976, Jimmy Carter called for a government “as honest and decent and fair and competent and truthful and idealistic as are the American people.” The cynics rolled their eyes.…

Hope Unlimited is asking Allen County to contribute nearly $100,000 to help build a new emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault. Each of the four counties the organization serves — Allen,…

WELLSVILLE — The Iola High girls made it a night to remember in their 46-29 victory against Wellsville. The Mustang girls (6-14) dominated the paint and scored almost all of their baskets underneath the basket…

NextEra Energy will host a public hearing in Iola next week regarding a proposed transmission line that will cut through a large swath of Allen County. The hearing will take place on Wednesday at Iola…

CHERRYVALE — Humboldt’s Logan Page sank a buzzer-beater three to seal a 64-62 victory against Cherryvale on Tuesday evening.  The win propelled the Cubs (17-3) to a Tri-Valley League regular season championship title. The Lady…

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: I am still in my 20s but already as bald as Larry David, and without as good a sense of humor about it. I really struggle with people…