BERLIN (AP) — When Sabine Thonke joined a recent demonstration in Berlin against Germany’s far-right party, it was the first time in years she felt hopeful that the growing power of the extremists in her…

TOPEKA — The Kansas House committee’s hearing on a bill creating a “regulatory relief” division in the executive branch of state government began running off the rails Monday as soon as a legislative staff member…

LIBERAL — Gov. Laura Kelly on Monday pressured rank-and-file legislators to vote to expand Medicaid coverage to more low-income Kansans, saying there is “no valid excuse” for not supporting the policy. Kelly, a second-term Democrat,…

TOPEKA — A survey of Kansans’ attitudes on lawmakers, health care and economic issues found a wellspring of support for expanding Medicaid eligibility — along with a prevailing belief that lawmakers aren’t tuned into the…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Astronaut Thomas P. Stafford, who commanded a dress rehearsal flight for the 1969 moon landing and the first U.S.-Soviet space linkup, died Monday. He was 93. Stafford, a retired Air Force three-star…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday refused to halt a prison sentence for former Trump White House official Peter Navarro as he appeals his contempt of Congress conviction. Navarro is due to report…

LOS ANGELES — It seems Seattle Swifties aren’t the only fans who know how to shake it off to seismic proportions. A recent study from Caltech researchers found that Taylor Swift‘s Los Angeles fans also…

Gloria Marilyn Ulery, age 70, of Gas, Kan., passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Chanute. Marilyn was born Dec. 26, 1953, in Yates Center, Kan., to Jack Reed and Dorothy (Ralston) Reed. Marilyn and…

Jacob Wilson passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 in Iola, Kan. Jacob was born Dec. 13, 1979 to Robert and Janet Wilson. He is survived by his parents; sisters Margaret (Eddie) Eheart and Haily Wilson…

Geraldine Gail Hammer, 84, of Iola passed away peacefully at Medicalodges in Iola on Friday, March 15, 2024. Geraldine was born March 16, 1939, in Chanute, Kan., the daughter of David and Leota Overbay. Geraldine…