Mega billionaire Elon Musk, in a friendly interview with his aide and conservative influencer Katie Miller, said his efforts leading the Department of Government Efficiency were only “somewhat successful” and he would not do it over again. The…

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed a world-first social media ban for children younger than 16 that took effect Wednesday as families taking back power from tech giants but warned the implementation would be…

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Opponents of Missouri’s new congressional map submitted thousands of petition signatures Tuesday calling for a statewide referendum on a redistricting plan backed by President Donald Trump as part of his…

TOPEKA — CoreCivic gave up its fight to avoid following the city of Leavenworth’s development process and applied for a special use permit. In a news release on its website, the city said Monday it…

With much of the preliminary work in place, Iolans can expect reconstruction of U.S. 54 to begin sometime in the middle of 2026. Assistant City Administrator Corey Schinstock briefed City Council members on the project…

ROME (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reaffirmed his strong refusal to cede any territory, resisting U.S. pressure for painful concessions to Russia as he moved ahead Tuesday to rally more European support for…

The Iola USD 257 Board of Education on Monday heard a detailed update on two rapidly growing student-led businesses at Iola High School: Mustang Threads, an embroidery and apparel venture, and Mustang Bakes, a culinary…

HUMBOLDT — Public restrooms on Humboldt’s downtown square could be on the horizon. Humboldt Council members gave City Administrator Cole Herder the green light to pursue a grant to help fund a stand-alone public restroom…

NEW YORK (AP) — It’s time for one of the strongest meteor showers of the year. The Geminids peak this weekend and are visible through mid-December, according to the American Meteor Society. The meteors tend…

Families, friends, and former participants filled the Allen County District Courtroom Thursday afternoon as the 31st Judicial District Recovery Court honored its newest graduating class. District Judge Daniel Creitz opened the event by recognizing the…