As a federal appeals court considers whether President Trump’s tariffs over trade deficits are legally justified, the latest USDA data offers context for the fight: the U.S. is headed for its largest agricultural trade deficit in…

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The Titan submersible disaster could have been prevented, the U.S. Coast Guard said in a report Tuesday, but OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush ignored safety warnings, design flaws and crucial oversight that may have resulted in…

The annual Water Wars celebration brought loads of soaking fun to downtown Humboldt Saturday as throngs of youngsters and the young at heart took part in water-based activities. The annual celebration is sponsored by A…

A newly developed partnership between Allen Community College and Kansas City University will offer students a “fast-track” to a career in osteopathic medicine or dentistry. Allen is one of eight community colleges to partner with…

Linn and Neosho County commissions virtually eliminated their financial support of the Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center last week. Linn County commissioners voted to contribute $0 for both 2025 and 2026, while Neosho County commissioners…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Trump administration has canceled a $4.9 billion federal loan guarantee for a new high-voltage transmission line for delivering solar and wind-generated electricity from the Midwest to the eastern U.S., but…

A dispute over hangar rental policies at the Allen County Regional Airport has reached a breaking point for Black Horse Aviation — a Kansas City-based company that specializes in aircraft paint refinishing and polishing. In…

Shaping the city’s 2026 budget gives Iola City Council members an overview each year of the city’s various departments, and a look ahead at what’s coming down the pike. The city’s department heads presented their…

The Iola Municipal Band put a bow on its 2025 summer season with a medley of Christmas tunes. The markedly cooler temps added to the festive occasion, as the musicians and several in the audience…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, has been moved from a federal prison in Florida to a prison camp in Texas as her criminal case generates renewed public attention. The federal Bureau…