WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time in more than two decades, Mexico last year surpassed China as the leading source of goods imported by the United States. The shift reflects the growing tensions between…

LAWRENCE — Butterfly enthusiasts in the eastern half of North America will have to look harder this spring and summer to spot the winged migrants that have become an international symbol of insect conservation. At…

It always helps to have nefarious targets — imaginary or not — to help spur action. China and Mexico, always convenient bogeymen for Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, are in the spotlight once again. This…

Contrary to the popular refrain, video never really did kill the radio star. Electric vehicles, however, might do the job. The question is whether Congress should accelerate the process. Automakers, including BMW, Mazda, Volkswagen and…

Tens of thousands of Americans are hospitalized with COVID-19 every week. Thousands die from it every month. And yet, an antiviral treatment proven to lessen the chances of severe outcomes is going underused. The drug,…

CARLYLE — Potholes are just upside-down speed bumps, Carlyle residents humorously noted.  The light-hearted banter helped bridge their complaints about the state of their roads at Tuesday night’s Community Conversation hosted by Thrive Allen County. …

Grant Lee Holman, 55, of Iola and  previously Elsmore, passed away Jan. 29, 2024. Grant graduated from Marmaton Valley High in 1986 and later welcomed his son, Jeremiah. Grant was well known for his talent…

Clara “LaVonne” Lewis, age 86, passed away Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, at the Iola Medicalodge. LaVonne was born Nov. 3, 1937, in Neosho County, Kan., to Kermit and Hazel (Nelson) Dahlstrom. She grew up on…

Iola city officials took the deteriorating road plate dilemma at the intersection of Madison and Elm into their own hands this week.  “The plates have been coming loose,” because of the heavy traffic, said Corey…

Mike Maloney of Ray’s Metal Depot made quick progress demolishing Coronado’s Mexican Restaurant Wednesday morning. Owners of A&W Restaurant have purchased the property; plans are to convert it into a parking lot for the restaurant…