WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump delivered a politically charged speech Wednesday carried live in prime time on network television, seeking to pin the blame for economic challenges on Democrats while announcing he is sending…

BURLINGTON — The Burlington Wildcats evened the Iola’s Pioneer League record to 1-1 after crushing the Mustangs 67-33 Tuesday night. The Wildcats’ stout defense and another night of lackluster shooting kept every Iola player to…

BURLINGTON — The Iola Mustangs’ losing streak extended to three games while on the road Tuesday at Burlington High School with a 43-28 loss to the Wildcats. After ending the first quarter in a 21-6…

There is a surplus of darkness in our world, by which I am referring not only to the season in the Northern Hemisphere, but also to the deadly attack on Bondi Beach in Australia.  No,…

MORAN — Neither team did much on offense early Tuesday. But visiting Central Heights caught fire in the second and third quarters, enough to pull away for a 38-11 win over host Marmaton Valley. The…

The Wildcats could not overcome a slow start Tuesday, but won’t have time to think about it too long with Chetopa slated for Friday. MORAN — A ferocious comeback turned into heartbreak for Marmaton Valley…

Government officials and education experts are right to express concerns about recent evidence of declining academic achievement among the students who struggle most. Researchers are exploring potential reasons behind this decline, including pandemic-era learning loss…

A myriad of little errors added up for the Yates Center Wildcats, who fell in their second consecutive game after coming up short 66-58 against the Northeast Vikings Tuesday.  Yates Center overcame an early deficit…

It’s the season of peace and goodwill — unless you’re a European defense official. In that case, you’ve probably spent the past couple of weeks warning about impending war with Russia. Europe finally is waking…

Multiple area teams hope to end the season on a high note when they return to the hardwood Thursday and Friday.  Lancers smashRed Devils 76-58 The Crest Lancers return with a full head of steam…