At her core, Sandy Haggard is a helper. It’s just who she is. “I grew up on a dairy farm,” she explains. “As a farmer’s daughter, my upbringing taught me to take care of my…

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday kept in place a block on the Trump administration’s efforts to deport 176 Venezuelans in Northern Texas under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. A majority of…

LONDON, Ky. (AP) — Officials in Kansas and Texas were evaluating damage on Monday after tornadoes touched down overnight, just days after more than two dozen people were killed in storms that swept through parts…

When a Mexican navy tall ship crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge, it was maneuvering in turbulent waters. The tide had just turned, and a fast current was heading up the East River as a 10 mph…

TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly wants the Republican-dominated legislative committee drafting a new state funding formula for K-12 public school districts to work on behalf of all Kansans by resisting pressure to funnel tax dollars…

Iola Middle School capped an eventful school year Thursday with several honors for work in and out of the classroom. Eighth-graders Kashyn Curry and Logan Thompson-Belknap were named recipients of the American Legion Award.  The…

LAHARPE — As long-time members of the pony pull circuit, LaHarpe’s Tim and Dana Vest found a fun, and often quite effective, way to give a helping hand to a friend in need. They count…

Humboldt High School’s graduating Class of 2025 will take center stage during commencement ceremonies at 5 p.m. Saturday in the Humboldt Community Fieldhouse. Honor students Cassidy Friend, Blake Ellis, Sydnea Bumstead, Avery Works and Shelby…

It’s time to resume talks about constructing an activities building in Iola, Doug Desmarteau declared this week. Desmarteau, athletics director at Allen Community College, told the school’s trustees Tuesday that he is eager to see…

Beer sales will be permitted when the KC Iola Hormigas take the field at Allen Community College this summer. College trustees — meeting this week for the first time since it was announced the Pecos…