Americans have a right to protest, to seek redress from their government. This nation’s history of protest is central to our national story, from patriots dumping tea in Boston Harbor to civil rights marchers crossing…

Representatives from the Fort Scott Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution recognized Iola Elks Lodge No. 569 Wednesday evening with a flag certificate presentation. The Elks were the first national organization to observe…

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers on Wednesday approved hundreds of millions of dollars of financial aid to try to persuade the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals to remain in the state and help…

Elon Musk, who served as a close adviser and confidant to President Donald Trump until a bitter public falling-out last week, issued his strongest sign of contrition yet over how he handled the rupture. “I…

Cyclists will be able to ride nearly 100 miles of uninterrupted trail in eastern Kansas thanks to a new bridge near Ottawa. The Flint Hills Trail runs from Osawatomie to Council Grove. It offers views…

TOPEKA — Tools for small business owners are now available through the Kansas Small Business Office, leaders with the Kansas Department of Commerce announced Tuesday while highlighting the need to encourage entrepreneurship and business development…

TOPEKA — A state judicial nominating commission unanimously recommended Tuesday that Gov. Laura Kelly choose from among two eastern Kansas district court judges and a soft-spoken attorney in private practice to fill an impending vacancy…

The Iola Hormigas found themselves on the wrong end of a 2-1 series split with the North Platte 80s after falling 7-5 Tuesday night. After picking up their first win of the season Monday, the…

The Iola American Legion Post 15 Indians wrapped up Tuesday’s doubleheader in Pittsburg on a high note after downing Pittsburg Post 64 13-10. After dropping the opener 4-3, the Indians rebounded with a 13-10 win…

The City of Iola’s purchasing policy, which gives City Council members the discretion to favor local vendors for large-scale purchases, is once again in the limelight. Council members asked City Administrator Matt Rehder Monday to…