WASHINGTON (AP) — In a remarkable rebuke of Republican leadership, the House passed legislation Thursday that would extend expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act as 17 renegade GOP lawmakers…

Christmas break may have arrived at the perfect time for USD 257 schools to avoid a widespread onset of illnesses. A survey of local schools reveals most — at least so far — have avoided…

Midwest Chiropractic celebrated the opening of their new Iola location Wednesday afternoon, exactly 39 years after they first opened their doors to clients. Dr. Larry Buck graduated from Kansas City’s Cleveland Chiropractic College in 1986.…

GoodLife Innovations had some good news for its clients in the Iola area to wrap up 2025. The organization that provides community-based support for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities, will keep its day center…

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minneapolis was on edge Thursday following the fatal shooting of a woman by a federal officer taking part in the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdown, with protesters venting their outrage, the governor urging restraint and…

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. filings for jobless benefits rose in the last week of 2025 but remain historically low, despite signs that the labor market is weakening. The number of Americans filing for jobless claims…

TOPEKA — Kansas leaders approved a $12,000 payment for a former prison employee, settling a case accusing the state corrections department of disability discrimination and retaliatory termination. Brady Greeve worked at three state correctional facilities…

TOPEKA — The third full year of Kansas’ 988 suicide and crisis hotline revealed growing demand for intervention services available at five regional call centers, resulting in a recommendation to the Kansas Legislature for a…

TOPEKA – Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for available talent to take part in this year’s first Virtual Statewide Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8 a.m.…

TOPEKA — Kansas State University has resolved a student complaint about the presence of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts within its student government following pressure from legislative leadership to investigate. The Legislature passed a provision…