Month: February 2020

MILWAUKEE (AP) — An employee opened fire Wednesday at one of the nation’s largest breweries in Milwaukee, killing five fellow workers before taking his own life, police said. The assailant who attacked the Molson Coors…

President Donald Trump has sent a clear message to America’s intelligence community: Providing an honest assessment of Russia’s election meddling to Congress can end your career. Just ask Joseph Maguire, the former director of national…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans have widespread concerns about the security and integrity of elections, with few saying they have high confidence that votes in the 2020 presidential election will be counted accurately. A poll from…

Hi, Carolyn: I have a hobby I’m passionate about, and that with a LOT of luck and hard work could someday become a career, or a side career. I also have a full-time job, a…

WELLSVILLE — For the second time this season, the Iola High Fillies had no answer for the Wellsville Eagles, losing 67-26.  For most of the season, the Eagles have enjoyed a spot in the top-10…

MORAN — Southern Coffey County High’s girls got an early taste of some March Madness Tuesday. Marmaton Valley’s girls just went home mad. A crucial technical fouled whistled on Marmaton Valley with 13 seconds left…

WELLSVILLE — Coaches emphasize the little things.It’s what they do. Iola Mustangs head coach Luke Bycroft is no different.  Wellsville stood at the charity stripe ahead by one with 22 seconds remaining. Although the Eagles’…

WACO, Texas (AP) — Baylor coach Scott Drew was a little worried after warm-ups that his team might come out flat, so he re-emphasized the importance of the game and getting off to a good…

TOKYO (AP) — A spokesman for the Japanese government today said the International Olympic Committee and local organizers are going ahead as planned with the Tokyo Olympics despite the threat of the spreading coronavirus. The…

Iolans kicked off Lent this morning with an Ash Wednesday breakfast at Iola’s First Christian Church. Next Wednesday’s Lenten breakfast will be at Calvary United Methodist Church, at the intersection of Jackson and Walnut streets.…