TOPEKA — A Kansas healthcare leader and a U.S. Representative are questioning why funding needed to continue essential scientific research isn’t being paid out. “More than halfway through fiscal 2026, the National Institutes of Health…

Donna Houser arrived at Wednesday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony for Iola’s new splash park expecting to celebrate the completion of a community project she had spent years helping bring to life. What she did not expect was…

In Step Dance Academy presents “Wonderlust,” for its annual recital at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. Performers are certain to delight audiences with a multitude of dance styles, from…

Pigtail Sonic Drive-in 6, Allen County Regional Hospital 2 Hits for Sonic: Riley McGinnis 2, Henlee Hesse 2, Lilly Brown 1, Hope Sweat 1, Baily Stotler 1, Ecclisia French 1, Ellie Kramer 1, Viviana Vargas-Garcia…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans cleared the first hurdle on Thursday as they are struggling to pass legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies, narrowly beating back a Democratic effort to permanently block…

WASHINGTON — One month from America’s 250th birthday, events and celebrations to commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence are as fragmented as the nation’s politics and culture in 2026. President Donald Trump’s plans for…

Following a successful 2026 run, including a Tri-Valley League title, the Humboldt Lady Cubs received some much needed love from TVL officials during recently selections for the All-TVL Softball Team.  Five of the Lady Cubs’…

After wrapping up the season with a league title and an appearance at the state baseball tournament, the Humboldt Cubs received their fair share of accolades in the All-Tri-Valley League Team. Junior pitcher Gavin Gunderman…

Four area softball players received spots on the All-Three Rivers League Team, released later than usual due to Uniontown’s impressive run in the 2-1A state semifinals. Crest senior catcher Kaelin Nilges was one of only…

PITTSBURG — The Iola Post 15 19U Indians’ season got off to a rough start Tuesday, falling in both games of their season opener 12-4 and 3-0 to the Pittsburg Post 64 Silverbacks. A third…