WASHINGTON — A new foundation is planning to reorganize the distribution of aid into the Gaza Strip, the United States said on Thursday. U.S. State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said the foundation was non-governmental and…

TOPEKA — Merck Animal Health will build an $895 million capital expansion project and add 200 jobs at its De Soto manufacturing facility, Gov. Laura Kelly and the company announced Thursday. Merck will invest $860…

In its effort to increase deportations of migrants, the Trump administration announced Tuesday evening that it would send planeloads to the north African country of Libya.  That appeared to be news to Libya. Run by…

Whatever you think of the National Endowment for the Arts, or federal funding of the arts more generally, surely reasonable Americans all can agree that government agencies should not claw back previously approved grants when…

Alana Mader was a key figure in turning around the fortunes of Iola High’s volleyball program. She hopes to do the same once she enters college. The two-time All-Pioneer League volleyball player signed a letter…

Although still alive in the Region 6 Softball Tournament, the Allen Red Devils are already receiving postseason honors as four players made the All-Jayhawk Conference Team. Sophomore infielder Bailee Campbell, sophomore pitcher Camrynn Yardley made…

ERIE — Organizers of a Special Olympics track meet didn’t let a little rainy weather spoil their fun Wednesday. Because of the pending weather, Stephanie Stark and her crew of volunteers — primarily Erie High…

The Iola High School junior varsity tennis team picked up a few wins at the Independence Invitational Monday.  The Mustangs took fifth place.  In singles action, Payton Kern opened the tournament with a 6-0 win…

Beijing reiterated its call for the U.S. to cancel unilateral tariffs on China, underscoring a standoff between the world’s largest economies as they prepare for initial trade talks. The U.S. should be prepared to revoke…

The concept of “having it all figured out” is something of a myth, Myra Gleason said Wednesday. “It doesn’t magically arrive when you get your diploma,” she said. ““It shows up later, after you start…