The Colony Christian Church heard a Communion Meditation titled “Even If,” given by Larry Wittmer. Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego had faith that God would save them from the fiery furnace, but “even if” he didn’t,…

The weather in Kansas can be unpredictable during any season, but spring and early summer often bring severe weather that can create crisis if you are not prepared.  According to the American Red Cross, planning…

FORT SMITH, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas River held steady at record levels Thursday morning, putting enormous pressure on aging levees and offering little relief to areas enduring historic flooding. In Fort Smith, Arkansas’ second-largest…

While Georgia, Alabama, and Missouri just passed strict abortion bans, the Kansas Supreme Court has taken a completely different tack. In Hodes & Nauser v Schmidt, the court ruled that the Kansas Constitution protects a…

Unpredictable weather has been the bane of emergency preparedness folks around these parts; these days it seems every glimpse of sun is followed by a downpour. This spring has inspired us to expand our vocabulary.…

What kind of person argues against feeding hungry children? John Whitmer, a former state representative from Wichita, began a recent Facebook post: “I don’t mean to be cold-hearted, but. . .” What followed was a…

The headline from the Hutchinson News brought good news for Kansas: This year’s wheat crop looks promising, even though its development has been slowed by cool weather this spring. The wheat crop and agriculture in…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly is seeking a federal disaster declaration, citing severe weather and flooding that continue to ravage the state. Kelly, a Democrat, announced the request to President Donald Trump…

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — High water in central Kansas is forcing the Hutchinson Zoo to close for the first time in more than a decade. Zoo Director Ryan VanZant says the closing earlier this week…

Energy purchases will take center stage Tuesday when Iola City Council members meet for their regular meeting. The Council has in front of it an option to buy and install a pair of used diesel-powered…