Month: February 2026

President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policy collides smack into economic reality somewhere in the middle of the Ambassador Bridge connecting Detroit to Windsor, Canada’s southernmost major city.  That 1.4-mile suspension bridge handles more than a…

TOPEKA — Kansas migratory bird hunters will pay more to hunt under a proposed bill, but hunting organizations supported the need to increase fees. House Bill 2507 would raise the cap for migratory fowl stamp…

NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump administration on Thursday will launch TrumpRx, a website it says will help patients buy prescription drugs directly from manufacturers at a discounted rate at a time when health care…

Arrests reported Iola police officers arrested Renee Harclerode, 59, Iola, for suspicion of trespassing after she was spotted at 217 North St. Monday. Officers arrested Amanda Nixon Monday afternoon in the 500 block of Eisenhower…

Jessica Thompson isn’t often prone to hyperbole. But she can’t help but gush when talking about a housing rehabilitation initiative, made possible through a $1.4 million grant from Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka. “We’re…

The Highland Community College Scotties evened the Allen Red Devils’ Jayhawk Conference record to 3-3 with Wednesday’s 89-75 win. The Scotties bested Allen in nearly every statical category, except free throws, while leading for much…

The Allen Red Devils roared back from an early deficit for a 64-38 blowout victory over the Highland Scotties thanks to strong defense and timely perimeter shooting from sophomore guards Nikki Gear and Juana Rojas. …

CHANUTE — Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center (SEKMHC) and Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center (NMRMC) announced Wednesday they are working together to explore options to preserve access to local healthcare services for communities across southeast…

I often use the word blowout, but lately I’ve been pulling back a bit. It happened after a conversation with a coach, who viewed the term as offensive in the context of a recent result. …

Construction is continuing on a multipurpose building for USD 257, a project that will provide flexible indoor space for a wide range of student sports and activities. From marching band rehearsals to batting practice, the…