WASHINGTON — Congress could navigate a shutdown and a presidential impeachment inquiry if lawmakers and the Trump administration can’t reach an agreement on government funding during the next three weeks. The two events haven’t overlapped…

As pet owners protect themselves against flu this season, vets say they should also be thinking about their dog. While canine flu, unlike the influenza that infects humans, is a year-round virus, some veterinarians use…

Longtime Humboldt City Councilmember Vada Aikins was recently honored by the League of Kansas Municipalities for her service to the community. Aikins received the E.A. Mosher Award, which recognizes excellence in local government. Mosher was…

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Elite marathoner Kaitlin Goodman’s mantra is “run joyfully,” but when a distracted driver forced her to leap to safety, it didn’t spark joy — it tore her hamstring and nearly dashed…

50 Years Ago October 1969 An 80-acre site was purchased yesterday by the Iola City Commission for an industrial park. The acreage, which is across from the Wichman Ford Agency on U.S. 169 about a…

Dear editor, Vicki Curry. There are many, many words I could use to describe this lady.  She was my mentor, financial aid director and most importantly friend. Vicki has worked for Allen Community College for…

Charyl Link reviewed “The Astronaut Wives” by Lily Koppel at Monday’s Unity Club meeting, hosted by Ellie Walburn. While most of America’s focus was on the first seven astronauts picked for the Mercury program at…

I commend this student (Allie Utley) for raising a question that has started many conversations. If she is seeking a future in journalism, she will go far with her inquisitive nature. The student’s question has…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas legislative special committee on Wednesday approved two early, tentative steps toward considering a medical marijuana bill in a state where earlier attempts to consider the issue went nowhere in…

Dear Carolyn: My brother has always been a huge part of my 7-year-old son Brian’s life. My ex-husband works long hours and is not into sports or video games, which Brian loves, and my brother…