BEIJING (AP) — China today expanded its sweeping efforts to contain a deadly virus, extending the Lunar New Year holiday to keep the public at home and avoid spreading infection as the death toll rose…

Cold, winter days often lead to thoughts of curling up under a blanket, kicking back on the couch, and putting on your favorite holiday shows. Indeed, it can be a wonderful life.  But K-State Research…

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s big Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will take place amid strong winds that could potentially ground the giant character balloons. The balloons have caused mishaps and injuries in the…

LAHARPE — A community Thanksgiving feast will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at LaHarpe City Hall. The annual meal is provided by Light of LaHarpe Church. Those unable to make it can…

Preparations have hit high gear for Santa’s Toy Shop to return to Iola. The Humanity House-sponsored event offers a free toy to every boy and girl who shows up to meet Santa. An average of…

The Iola Public Library is closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving. The library will  reopen at 9 a.m. Saturday.

Halloween meant colorful costumes at ANW Elementary Day School in Iola, with Batman joining other assorted characters, and at Moran Manor. Halloween meant colorful costumes at ANW Elementary Day School in Iola, with Batman joining…

The Iola Elks Lodge will celebrate Independence Day with another elaborate fireworks show Thursday evening at Elks Lake. The display begins at dusk at Elks Lake, but gates open at noon for those wanting to…

For the Hawks, as the years have gone by, family members have increased. In 1940, when the Hawks moved to the area, there were four. We are now at the point that individual homes aren’t…