As oceans rise, glaciers melt and some parts of the world flood while others bake in drought, good news about climate change is scarce. Thus, a report last week from Ember Energy Research is worth…

TOPEKA — Kansas’ health ranking had one of the steepest declines in the nation in the past 30 years, according to a study that sought to identify potential reasons and fixes for the state’s downward…

Eddie Lee Tanner, 70, of Blue Mound, passed away Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, at his home. Eddie was born Jan. 30, 1955, to Lloyd M. Tanner and Kathryn I. (Rose) Tanner in Fort Scott. Eddie…

Victor Lee Adams, 85, of Yates Center, passed away Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at the Eureka Nursing Center surrounded by his family. Vic was born Sept. 14, 1940, the son of Fred E. Timmie and…

Erie principal put on leave ERIE — Robert Schneeberger, principal of Erie High School, has been placed on administrative leave in response to his handling of alleged threats to students, the Chanute Tribune reported. On…

As the partial government shutdown rolls into its third week, some Republicans are floating the idea of getting rid of the Senate filibuster to overcome Democratic recalcitrance. GOP leaders have been wise to rule it…

The Iola High School golf team’s pursuit of a bid to the state tournament fell short during Monday’s regional tournament at the Stony Creek Golf Course in Chanute.  Briley Prather, a senior, was seven strokes…

The Humboldt Lady Cubs celebrated a few milestones while taking third place at the Neodesha Volleyball Tournament over the weekend. The Lady Cubs fell prey to a tiebreaker, which slotted them in third place despite…

The Humboldt Middle School Lady Cubs ended the 2025 season winning a battle of the undefeated after downing Tri-Valley Conference foe Cherryvale Monday night.  The Humboldt A team swept Cherryvale 25-10, 25-9 while the B…

The Red Devils fell in consecutive five-set thrillers Friday while facing Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College and John Brown University Junior Varsity in a triangular. Allen opened against host school Northeastern in Miami, Okla., who took…