While the Western world had been anxiously watching whether the United States would come to Ukraine’s aid, right-wing conservatives were doing everything in their power to thwart the support. On Saturday, six months after taking…

Dear editor and the Iola community, It was a thrill to read about the love and great care that the French family has put into my father’s childhood home, the former home of Nora and…

The U.S. — and the Republican Party — dodged a geopolitical disaster on Saturday with the House passage of military aid to allies in Europe, the Middle East and the Pacific. But the moment shouldn’t…

NEW YORK (AP) — In opening statements in Donald Trump’s historic hush money trial, prosecutors said Monday that the former president “orchestrated a criminal scheme to corrupt” the 2016 presidential election. Defense attorneys countered, calling…

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian and Western leaders on Sunday welcomed a desperately needed aid package passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, as the Kremlin warned that passage of the bill would “further ruin”…

Cold temperatures and wind didn’t dampen Iola High School prom’s Grand March Saturday. Students arrived in style, riding on fire trucks, semi-trailers, RVs and more. The event brought several highlights, from younger girls sending cheers…

A trio of junior high-age girls shouted their compliments as couples emerged from their vehicles during Iola High School’s prom Grand March Saturday evening.  “Slay!” “Yass, queen.” “It’s giving, it’s giving…” “You’re serving.” “You ate.”…

FORT SCOTT — From ranch to table, the sizzle of steak comes is coming with a higher price tag as beef prices have increased. There are various factors that come into play for the uptick,…

We all have an inner critic that says negative things. Some think it pushes us, but it can harm us. Being kind to ourselves is important for our well-being, especially during times of stress and…

NAPLES, Italy (AP) — Europe is the fastest-warming continent and its temperatures are rising at roughly twice the global average, two top climate monitoring organizations reported Monday, warning of the consequences for human health, glacier…