The story of the Israel Defense Forces is the story of Israel itself. From the creation of the state in 1948, the IDF has repeatedly fought and won wars with Arab countries that were bent…

In 2024, rent control is gaining traction as one possible solution to a growing affordable housing crisis across the country. While a rent control bill in Washington state ultimately stalled, caps on rent increases, late…

No prison sentence begins the same, but they all become the same relentless struggle against disappearing. Almost 20 years after my release, prison still has not let me go. I return to prisons now with…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands more firearms dealers across the United States will have to run background checks on buyers when selling at gun shows or other places outside brick-and-mortar stores, according to a Biden administration…

Two points were obvious from the Jackson County vote last week not to approve public funding for a new Crossroads ballpark for the Kansas City Royals and upgrades to Arrowhead Stadium for the Chiefs:  •…

Cleaver Farm & Home ACE Hardware kicked off its grand re-opening in Chanute Thursday with a unique board-cutting. The celebration continues through Saturday. The hardware, lumber, and farm supply dealer recently finished a major remodel.…

TOPEKA — A federal appellate court rejected state Sen. Richard Kloos’ attempt to quash an Internal Revenue Service summons for bank records of a Topeka coffee shop and thrift store at the center of an…

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s parliament passed a controversial law Thursday that will govern how the country calls up new soldiers at a time when it needs to replenish depleted forces who are increasingly struggling…

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Voters in 19 countries, including in three of the world’s largest democracies, are widely skeptical about whether their political elections are free and fair, and many favor a strong, undemocratic leader,…

As Iola High’s leadoff batter, junior Elza Clift has made it a point to try to get on base any way she can. She started off Tuesday’s doubleheader against Anderson County intent on reaching base…