Month: January 2026

TOPEKA — The Kansas Legislature’s auditors confirmed the payment error rate for a food assistance program in Kansas exceeded a federal threshold of 6% during three consecutive years, but the Kansas Department for Children and…

ATLANTA (AP) — Bread was flying off the shelves, salt was being loaded into trucks and utility workers were nervously watching forecasts Thursday as a huge winter storm that could bring catastrophic damage, widespread power outages and…

TOPEKA — An aide to the secretary of state warned lawmakers Tuesday that moving all local elections to even-numbered years, so that candidates for city, county and school board seats appear on the same ballot…

The Iola Mustangs will battle the Humboldt Cubs for a chance to play in the War of 54 championship Thursday after defeating the No. 9 ranked Crest Lancers 69-54 Tuesday. Iola’s full-court press and strong…

EUREKA — The Humboldt Cubs returned home with a few wins after downing the Eureka Tornadoes on the road Tuesday night. The Humboldt Middle School A-Team wrapped up the evening with a nailbiter after downing…

The Iola Mustangs’ War on 54 Basketball Tournament fate is in their hands after falling in the opening round of pool play to Cherryvale 59-37. After ending the first quarter ahead 13-11, Iola’s lack of…

YATES CENTER — It wasn’t exactly what Coach Eric Busteed would describe as a work of art. Yates Center High’s girls struggled mightily on offense Tuesday. “We couldn’t get out of our own way sometimes,”…

The Humboldt Cubs and Lady Cubs picked up a few wins while competing at the Bluestem Jamboree Thursday. In boys action, junior 157 lbs. Broc Ivy took second after opening with a loss to 24-7…

The Humboldt Lady Cubs look to rebound from a pair of losses while on the road against Eureka Tuesday night. The HMS A-Team fell 20-12 while the B-Team fell 17-4. They now put their focus…

EUREKA — The Humboldt Cubs returned home with a few wins after downing the Eureka Tornadoes on the road Tuesday night. The Humboldt Middle School A-Team wrapped up the evening with a nailbiter after downing…