Robert Calvin Talley died Thursday, July 23, 2020. He was born Nov. 30, 1926, to Claude Lee and Nellie Nola Talley in Melbourne, Fla. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He…

DETROIT (AP) — Maikel Franco hit two of Kansas City’s six home runs, and the Royals pounded the Tigers 14-6 on Monday night, spoiling Detroit’s fan-free home opener. Whit Merrifield had three hits and three…

Marlyn Otis Sutterby, age 83, of Mapleton, died Monday, July 27, 2020.  Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel in Mound City. Visitation will be from 6…

William David LaPorte, age 66, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 at Olathe Hospice House in Olathe.  William was born Feb. 17, 1954 to Wilfrid and Dorothy (Crawford) LaPorte in Grinnell, Iowa. He attended school…

Those working to get college sports up and running have been hoping the return of professional sports would provide valuable information that could aid their efforts to play through a pandemic. A COVID-19 outbreak for…

Arrests reported Allen County sheriff’s deputies arrested Sunny T. Wagner, 35, Iola, for suspicion of driving while suspended Sunday. Edward M. Sargent, 31, Gridley, was arrested by the Kansas Highway Patrol Sunday for suspicion of…

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a solemn display of bipartisan unity, congressional leaders praised Democratic Rep. John Lewis as a moral force for the nation on Monday in a Capitol Rotunda memorial service rich with symbolism…

Kansas State University nutrition specialist Sandy Procter says recent changes to nutrition labels on most foods should be viewed as a great ally for consumers and their good health.  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration…

Thursday is Sunflower Member Day at the Allen County Farmers Market. Sunflower Health Plan KanCare members who received $10 worth of vouchers can use them for free fruits and vegetables at the market.  Thursday’s food…

Dear Dr. Roach: I am 68 and have been taking benazepril to control my high blood pressure for 20 years. I often read that high blood pressure can put a person at risk for different…