With resounding wins in Tuesday’s Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial races, Democrats substantially repaired the most important cracks that President Donald Trump made in their coalition in the 2024 election. That gives Democrats reason for…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — First responders were searching for more victims Wednesday after a UPS cargo plane crashed and exploded in a massive fireball at the company’s global aviation hub in Kentucky, killing at least nine people,…

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered officials on Wednesday to submit proposals for a possible resumption of nuclear tests in response to President Donald Trump’s statements last week that appeared to suggest the…

The new congressional map that California voters approved marked a victory for Democrats in the national redistricting battle playing out ahead of the 2026 midterm election. But Republicans are still ahead in the fight. The unusual mid-decade redistricting fray…

(Update: 9 p.m.) Allen Countians overwhelmingly supported a .25% sales tax to support ongoing operations at Allen County Regional Hospital. In unofficial results posted Tuesday evening, voters approved the sales tax, which is an extension…

Crest High School’s girls cross country team failed to reach the podium at Saturday’s state meet.  For the last four years the team has qualified for state. This year, they were determined to settle for…

MORAN — Marmaton Valley Junior High’s basketball teams had a tough go of it Monday as they opened the 2025-26 season. The Wildcat boys went 1-2 on the night, falling in A and C team…

The Allen Community College Shooting Sports Team recently participated at the USA College Clay Target League Nationals in Bunker Hill, Illinois.  The event tested the Red Devils against some of the nation’s top collegiate teams,…

Multiple area volleyball players received a bit of recognition after the Three Rivers League announced its 2025 All-TRL Team. Yates Center junior outside hitter Cayten Cummings was a first team selection while leading the Wildcats…

With the fall sports season wrapping up, readers can make their selections for the Allen County Area Athlete of the Month. The October nominations cover a gamut of sports and skill levels including those just…