Concerns about vehicle costs and budgeting drove much of the discussion at Tuesday’s Allen County Commission meeting, as Sheriff Anthony Maness outlined immediate needs and broader goals for his department. Maness said a recent presentation…

NEW YORK (AP) — King Charles III and Queen Camilla paid tribute to victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks during a busy swing through New York City on Wednesday — the first visit to the Big Apple by a…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday mulled the Trump administration’s push to end legal protections for migrants fleeing war and natural disaster, in one in a series of immigration cases the justices are…

Results from a recent survey show USD 257 teachers feel good about their work and their colleagues, and intend to stay put. Curriculum director Jenna Higginbotham shared the findings of the Kansas Teacher Retention Survey…

TOPEKA — Senate President Ty Masterson says the Kansas Legislature justifiably flexed its political muscle to approve a bill mandating public schools administer fitness tests to students in first through 12th grades and require 30…

Iola High School forensics students dazzled and delighted a crowd Monday evening in the Creitz Recital Hall with a showcase highlighting the team’s upcoming performances at the state meet.  Eleven students delivered emotionally packed interpretations…

TOPEKA — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly on Monday vetoed a bill adopted by the Kansas Legislature to curtail rising property taxes by placing unprecedented restrictions on the ability of cities and counties to increase spending.…

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt is rolling out the welcome mat in a big way this weekend. The community anticipates scores of visitors — likely 150 or more — in town to learn about anything and everything…

Iola City Council members received a double shot of better-than-expected news Monday. On a night in which the Council formally approved the sale of $9.65 million in bonds to fund a complete rebuild of U.S.…

Iola City Council members agreed Monday to assist with an Allen County-led cardboard recycling program. Council members voted 7-1 to purchase a container of some sort to help store the cardboard until it can be…