PITTSBURG — Crimes are down in Pittsburg, at least for the first quarter of 2023, the Pittsburg Morning Sun reported. Police Chief Brent Narges told the newspaper property crime numbers were up a tad, less…

CHANUTE — Neosho Memorial Regional Hospital’s Green Living Foundation received an $820,373 grant from the Kansas Department of Commerce to help complete its Impact Center, a new orthopedic clinic. The Foundation raised $273,458 to qualify…

NEWTON — A drop in enrollment forced USD 373 board members to close the Walton Rural Life Center school last week, according to Harvey County Now. Since 2015, district enrollment has dropped by 441 students,…

PARSONS — Moms Demand Action of Parsons met at the Parsons Police Department last week to discuss gun safety and gun legislation, according to the Parsons Sun.  The organization works to limit gun violence and…

WASHINGTON (AP) — When it comes to the news media and the impact it’s having on democracy and political polarization in the United States, Americans are likelier to say it’s doing more harm than good.…

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va (AP) — Officials in Virginia, Maine, and Florida are assessing damage Monday from major storms over the weekend, including some that caused power outages and wrecked homes. The City of Virginia Beach…

Arrests reported Paul Barras, 26, Iola, was arrested Thursday evening during a traffic stop at the intersection of First and Monroe streets for suspicion of driving as a habitual violator, interfering with law enforcement and…

Tom E. Willingham, 59, Neosho Falls, died Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at his home.   A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 13, at Neosho Falls Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Monday it will decide whether to jettison a decades-old decision that has been a frequent target of conservatives and, if overruled, could make it harder to sustain governmental…

May is mental health month and there are some great events coming up to assist self-care. While it may not be an obvious part of your self-care action plan, it’s the perfect time to reflect on…