Whether you’re new to gardening or have years of experience, one essential step should never be overlooked, and that is understanding your soil’s fertility. While your plants may offer clues, you can’t accurately judge soil…

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Monday a summit between her brother and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi won’t happen if Japan sticks to “its anachronistic” approach.…

NEW YORK (AP) — An Air Canada jet carrying more than 70 passengers collided with a fire truck while landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport late Sunday, killing the pilot and copilot and injuring several others,…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday the U.S. was talking with a “respected” Iranian leader and claimed the Islamic Republic was eager for a deal to end the war. He…

Across Kansas, lawmakers have advanced a series of policies that directly threaten students’ First Amendment rights — policies that should alarm anyone who cares about democracy, civic participation, and the development of informed citizens.  Most…

Brenda Maier, a children’s author and gifted education specialist, will speak at several area schools next week through an Author Visit Program funded by the Helen Gates Whitehead Trust. Maier will speak at elementary schools…

The basic storyline of Alysa Liu’s recent Olympic triumph was plenty inspiring: Young Chinese American figure-skating phenom quits the sport at age 16, citing burnout, returns at 18, and with carefree charm at 20 secures…

CHANUTE — The Allen Red Devils hope to get on the right end of the season series against the Neosho Community College Panthers after splitting Thursday’s doubleheader. After Allen took the first contest 8-1, Neosho…

It was barely two years ago, Iola High School started up its barbecue team, the Underhogs. Eight students signed up to learn the barbecue basics under IHS special education teacher Doug Kerr, a long-time backyard…

TOPEKA — Starting next school year, students across Kansas won’t be able to use their cellphones at school after Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly signed the ban into law Thursday. The bipartisan goal to get rid…