Lawmakers in some states have been laying the groundwork to add geothermal power to the electrical grid and pump underground heat into buildings. Now, a technological breakthrough could dramatically expand those ambitions — and perhaps…

TOPEKA — A national summer uptick in COVID-19 cases has arrived, but Kansas physicians are still waiting to see if cases in the state follow national trends. Across the U.S., hospitalizations have been on the…

NEW YORK (AP) — Trucking company Yellow Corp. has declared bankruptcy after years of financial struggles and growing debt, marking a significant shift for the U.S. transportation industry and shippers nationwide. The Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which…

Descendants of Hugh and Jessie Burnett Murrow gathered at El Charro Mexican restaurant in Iola July 16.  Enjoying catching up with one another were: Mary Ellen Stanley, Ken and Carla Hunt, Steve Stanley and Jenny…

Truck hit David E. Stephens was eastbound on U.S. 54 Thursday when his sport utility vehicle struck the back of a truck-and-trailer rig driven by Mesa E. Martinez, who was turning into the Pump N…

Dear Carolyn: I have decided to give a sizable cash gift to each of my children and their spouses each year. My son and daughter-in-law have already told me what they are going to spend…

Pastor Steve Traw’s message Sunday, ”A Generous Heart,” came from Proverbs 11:15-25.   “Where’s the basis for generosity in our lives?” Traw asked The Old Testament Book of Proverbs contains Solomon’s words of wisdom for…

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois will soon outlaw advertising for firearms that officials determine produces a public safety threat or appeals to children, militants or others who might later use the weapons illegally, as the…

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt football head coach Logan Wyrick credits his family for much of his success. That’s common. But the second source of his success comes from a unique source. “I’d say family and video…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Brady Singer is starting to look like the promising young pitcher that was at times dominant last season, and Bobby Witt Jr. is starting to make good on the expectations…