Most U.S. states have experienced a decline in the number of households using the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, over the last decade. Only 14 states have seen an increase in the…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans will test the popularity of Department of Government Efficiency spending cuts this week by aiming to pass President Donald Trump’s request to claw back $9.4 billion in public media and foreign aid…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday threatened Russia with steep tariffs and announced a rejuvenated pipeline for American weapons to reach Ukraine, hardening his stance toward Moscow after months of frustration about unsuccessful negotiations for ending…

Italian confectioner Ferrero, known for brands like Nutella and Kinder, is buying the century-old U.S. cereal company WK Kellogg in an effort to expand its North American sales. The Ferrero Group said Thursday it will pay $23…

HUMBOLDT — Dodie Copley maintains she’s a lousy salesperson. So, what keeps her at it? Shopping. “I’m a born shopper. And with the store, I can shop without guilt,” she said Thursday afternoon.  Bumping age…

GARNETT — Anderson County commissioners said Monday they were unlikely to allocate funds to the Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center for the upcoming year, according to the Anderson County Review. Anderson County is one of…

USD 257 is once again ensuring that local children have access to nutritious meals, thanks to its growing and evolving summer meal program. Under the leadership of USD 257 Food Services Director Staci Talkington, the…

A summer crammed with youth theater projects continues this month, with the Children’s Summer Theatre Workshop midway through its two-week session. Fifty-eight youngsters are preparing for their showcase presentation set for July 19 at the…

Why did the chicken cross the road? In this case, it’s to get to Monday’s Iola City Council meeting, where the city is once again being asked to allow such fowl creatures in residential neighborhoods.…

WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided federal appeals court on Friday threw out an agreement that would have allowed accused Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to plead guilty in a deal sparing him the risk of execution for al-Qaida’s…