As older adults begin to outnumber young people in the United States in the coming decade, advocacy groups are challenging states to shift away from single-family zoning in favor of housing solutions that allow older…

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Israeli army severed northern Gaza from the rest of the besieged territory and pounded it with airstrikes Monday, preparing for an expected push by ground forces into the…

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Jason Bean passed for 287 yards, including an 80-yard touchdown to Lawrence Arnold after Iowa State pulled within three points in the fourth quarter, and the No. 22 Jayhawks held off…

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas was dominant for most of three quarters against Kansas State, building a comfortable 20-point lead behind a suffocating defense. Then the No. 7 Longhorns found themselves in overtime, clinging to…

Justin and Nicolle Hoepker of Iola announce the engagement of their daughter Chassis Hoepker to Spencer Patterson of Sanford, N.C. Spencer is the son of Robert and Susan Patterson of Sanford, N.C.  Chassis graduated from…

RIVERTON — Humboldt High’s Blake Ellis rushed for 169 yards and three second-half touchdowns Friday, as the Cubs erased a two-point deficit to win, 24-14, over the Riverton Rams. The victory, coming in the Class 2A…

Three Iola High volleyball players, fresh off leading the Mustangs to one of the most successful seasons in recent memory, have brought home All-Pioneer League honors. Even better, all three honorees — Reese Curry, Alana…

COLONY — After leading Crest High School’s volleyball team to one of its  most successful seasons ever, Kayla Hermreck is ready to take the next step. Hermreck, a four-time all-Three Rivers League performer, has signed…

The Big 12 championship game could still turn into a farewell party for seventh-ranked Texas and No. 10 Oklahoma, and one more meeting of the Red River rivals before changing leagues next year. But while…

FRANKFURT, Germany — Technically, anyway, the Chiefs are playing host to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. So the environment will be steeped in familiar home flourishes such as the game day music production, Chiefs cheerleaders…