As a member of the U.S. Army Phil Becker proved there are multiple ways to serve. For Becker, it was through music. Becker’s tour with the Army Band included playing for military personnel returning home…

Allen Community College students now have expanded access to mental health services. Teagan Kern, an outpatient therapist from Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center (SEKMHC), began providing on-campus care this fall. Kern serves as an outpatient…

TOPEKA — U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids of Kansas endorsed the introduction of legislation to increase and protect funding to the federal family planning safety-net program after the Trump administration withheld millions of dollars for reproductive…

TOPEKA — Rep. Blake Carpenter pitched a novel idea to lawmakers that he says could eliminate state property tax collections within eight years without cutting any services the state provides. In a nutshell, here’s how…

A National Day of Observance has been declared to honor the death of former President Jimmy Carter. The U.S. Postal Service will suspend regular mail deliveries, retail services and administrative office activity on Thursday, Jan.…

The Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL) in Iola saw a silver lining when its lease was not renewed at their previous location. “We were wanting additional space anyway as well as a permanent home…

FORT SCOTT — Freeman Health Systems announced Thursday it will open emergency services at Fort Scott’s Mercy Hospital, according to a report from the Parsons Morning Sun. Once part of the Mercy Health System, the…

TOPEKA — The governor and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle promised to reduce wait times for thousands of the state’s most vulnerable residents in need of health care. But current funding proposals fall…

More than 100 veterans attended a meeting Thursday to learn more about a Veterans Administration Clinic coming to Iola. The clinic will be at the Family Physicians building at 1408 East St. It is expected…

HUMBOLDT — With the price of diesel fuel upward of $5 a gallon, Humboldt’s trash service provider, JKS of Erie, is requesting additional reimbursement. The city’s contract with Kenny Schettler, owner of JKS, states the…