TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly appointed an attorney in private practice who has argued cases before the state and federal appellate courts to fill a vacancy on the Kansas Supreme Court. The governor said Thursday…

(AP) — A technology issue prompted United Airlines to ground planes at major U.S. airports Wednesday and more than 1,000 flights were delayed. The impacted system, called Unimatic, houses flight information that is fed to…

For more than 50 years, communities within what had been the Kansas PRIDE network have led volunteer efforts to make their hometowns better places to live. And while the organization has a new moniker and…

FREDONIA — A 21-year-old Fredonia man faces aggravated kidnapping and domestic battery charges after officers said a woman was reportedly forced into a vehicle early Wednesday. The Fredonia Police Department reported the arrest of Aden…

LEAVENWORTH — CoreCivic attorneys asked a Leavenworth District Court judge Wednesday to dismiss three counts in a case filed by the City of Leavenworth, pushing to end the court battle affecting its closed Leavenworth prison.…

Assorted free school supplies, such as pencils, pens, paper and other essentials, are available at LaHarpe City Hall, courtesy of LaHarpe Health and Wellness. Families are asked to take what they need, and leave the…

Students and families will soon see changes to how they pay for higher education. President Donald Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill,” which he signed last month, limits how much students and parents can borrow in federal…

President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs officially took hold Thursday, as he barrels forward with his turbulent push to reshape global trade.  After months of chaotic threats and reversals, higher rates for almost all U.S.…

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that to destroy Hamas Israel intends to take full control of the Gaza Strip and eventually transfer its administration to friendly Arab forces, as the Security…

The Iola High School cafeteria was buzzing with ideas and optimism at Thrive Allen County’s “Community Conversation” Tuesday evening. Iolans pulled up chairs, rolled up their sleeves, and got down to business discussing opportunities for…