It’s a fact, caregivers have higher levels of stress than non-caregivers.  If you are serving as a caregiver to a loved one, I want you to know you are fulfilling a valuable role. I also…

Scientist Chris Helzer has studied prairies for more than three decades. But he hasn’t always loved these landscapes the way he does now. Though he often spent weekends exploring the outdoors while growing up in…

When life’s challenges hit, whether it’s a sudden storm, an economic downturn, or a personal crisis, it is often our neighbors who step in first. Communities that thrive are not the ones without challenges, but…

COLONY — Crest High’s Lancers scored three touchdowns in a 2-minute span midway through the first quarter Friday to set the tone for a 48-28 win over Yates Center in the season-opener for both teams.…

GARNETT — Iola Middle School’s volleyball teams had a successful season-opener Thursday, winning three of the four matches against host Anderson County. And even in their sole loss, the eighth-grade A team mounted a ferocious…

NEODESHA — Humboldt Middle School had a rough go of it Thursday, with a road trip to a strong Neodesha squad. Mason Gunderman provided a highlight reel 65-yard kick return for a touchdown, while also…

MORAN — A late first-half turnover put Marmaton Valley Junior High’s football team in a hole too deep to escape Thursday. The Wildcats, trailing visiting Hartford 16-6, lost a fumble that was returned for a…

MORAN — Marmaton Valley Junior High had a successful season-opener on the volleyball court Thursday, sweeping past visiting Crest Middle School in all three matches. The Wildcat A team cruised to a 25-7 and 25-8…

OSAWATOMIE — Iola Middle School’s football team got off to a flying start Thursday. The seventh- and eighth-grade Mustang squads combined to outscore host Osawatomie 54-0 in a pair of shutouts. The seventh-graders cruised to…

Multiple area runners medaled in their first run during Thursday’s Burlington Cross Country Classic at the John Redmond Reservior. Marmaton Valley freshman Emma Louk received the top finish from Thursday’s meet while completing the course…