MORAN — As they exit the halls of Marmaton Valley High School, Ava Newman implored her classmates to appreciate what they’ve accomplished, but not to wait to pursue their dreams from here. “You’ve no idea…

President Donald Trump said he plans to order a cut in U.S. prescription drug costs by mandating that Americans pay no more than people in countries that have the lowest price. Trump signed the executive…

Black and white photos and films from the 1930s show drifts of dirt overwhelming fences, tractors and even farm houses throughout the Great Plains.Nearly anyone with family who lived through it has heard the stories.Pamela…

When Madeleine Wanker walks across the stage to receive her high school diploma, she can’t help but look back and smile. “My freshman year, I was very reserved and really didn’t go out for many…

While many high school students strive to earn high GPAs, participate in clubs and sports, or graduate with honors, Mariah Jelinek has gone a step further — several steps, in fact. The Iola High School…

Advocates for a countywide recycling program will address Iola City Council members Monday to share their vision of how a joint city-county venture can succeed in Allen County. The group has tried in recent years…

WASHINGTON (AP) — As the world’s humanitarian organizations are triaging their shrinking amount of funding, the head of the International Rescue Committee stresses that the choice is stark: Keeping millions alive in the most vulnerable countries…

U.S. President Donald Trump floated an 80% tariff on China ahead of negotiations due to begin Saturday as he urged Beijing to do more to open their markets to U.S. goods. “80% Tariff on China…

WASHINGTON — A new foundation is planning to reorganize the distribution of aid into the Gaza Strip, the United States said on Thursday. U.S. State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said the foundation was non-governmental and…

TOPEKA — Merck Animal Health will build an $895 million capital expansion project and add 200 jobs at its De Soto manufacturing facility, Gov. Laura Kelly and the company announced Thursday. Merck will invest $860…