It has been nine years since my medical school acceptance. I can describe my personal process in two words: arduous and lengthy. Now, this may not be the case for all people that apply to…

Earth Day is coming up, which makes it the perfect time to consider how you can reduce food waste. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that 30% to 40% of the food supply…

The outlook for potential wildland fire in Kansas is above normal for parts of Kansas. Reasons for conducting a prescribed burn Brush control and increased stocker gains often top the list when people ask about…

The Iola High baseball team seemed to let Friday’s blustery weather get the best of them in a 13-7 home loss to Chanute.  Iola head coach Levi Ashmore said the loss stung. “The things we…

MORAN — Marmaton Valley High School prom-goers arrived at Grand March in all sorts of transportation modes Saturday. On top of the customary sleek autos and hot rods, a few noteworthy arrivals included one couple…

NASA on Monday named the four astronauts who will fly to the moon by the end of next year, including one woman and three men. The three Americans and one Canadian were introduced during a…

OVERLAND PARK — The Allen Community College baseball team split a four-game series against Johnson County over the weekend.  The Red Devils (17-16; 8-8) dropped game one on Thursday due to a tough hitting game…

HUMBOLDT — During the month of April, you’ll see blue pinwheels sprout across the region. It’s Child Abuse Prevention Month, and area organizations will “plant” the pinwheels as a reminder to protect children.  On Friday,…

Rep. Brad Boyd, an Olathe Democrat, admonished fellow lawmakers last week for ignoring the will of Kansas voters who overwhelmingly rejected a constitutional amendment on abortion last year. He spoke in opposition to House Bill…

The Iola High softball team couldn’t break out of its rut against Chanute on Friday afternoon, falling 13-2.  The Chanute Blue Comets used their offensive power to score five runs in the top of the…