Dear Carolyn: Three sisters, all in mid-40s, all live within hours of each other and are generally very close. I, as the oldest, like to plan twice-a-year “sisters retreats” where we all travel somewhere fun.…

Wanda Kneen has joined Allen County Regional Hospital as the new Senior Life Solutions program director. The group therapy program is for adults age 65 and older struggling with depression, anxiety and other issues often…

Wings of Warriors Cancer Foundation members discussed plans Feb. 12 for their next fundraiser, a raffle on March 7 at Sam and Louie’s in Iola.  Tickets are available by contacting any Wings of Warriors member…

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The country’s last undecided congressional election was marred by falsified signatures, disappearing documents and blank ballots that were filled in by people hired by the Republican candidate, North Carolina elections officials…

WASHINGTON –– Bill Gates is concerned about the high budget deficits being run by the U.S., and said if taxes are ultimately increased to make up the shortfall, then it’s appropriate for wealthy people to…

Last year, Bill Gates sat down with a group of teenage boys in Chicago and learned a little about processing anger. He was at Al Raby High School in the East Garfield Park neighborhood, where…

Former Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke compared the national economy to a Looney Tunes character: magically floating in the air for a moment after running off a cliff before inevitably plummeting in 2020. About half…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas State Rep. Greg Lewis is resigning to concentrate on his battle with a cancerous brain tumor. Lewis, a Republican from St. John, said Monday it is becoming apparent that he…

The Prairie Dell 4-H Club met Feb. 6 at the courthouse meeting room.  Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate was the favorite answer for the Valentine’s themed roll call. Annika Hobbs, Kahlan Roloff and Peyton Weast were recognized…

Walk Kansas March 17- May 11 The number 10,000 is widely known as the “industry standard” for the daily recommended number of steps we need.  What you may not know is that we get that…