GRIDLEY, Calif. (AP) — The terrible toll of California’s wildfires became more evident as a mother confirmed her 16-year-old son was among those killed when an inferno tore through several hamlets in the foothills of…

TOPEKA — The Kansas Board of Regents adopted a budget proposal Thursday earmarking $643 million in state tax dollars for public universities that would restore $35 million cut by Gov. Laura Kelly in response to…

TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly applied maximum pressure Thursday to legislative leaders who will decide whether to extend the emergency declaration for COVID-19, saying the pandemic in Kansas is worse now than at previous peaks…

Howard Reiter gave the Communion Meditation this week over 2 Kings 20:1-7, “Doing our Part.” We must pray, but we also must do what God needs us to. A farmer can’t just pray for rain…

Carrel Jay Todd, age 63, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at his home in rural Iola.  Jay was born October 11, 1956 in Webster County, Missouri. He was the fourth child born to Walter…

“The kids are just amazing to me,” said ACC president John Masterson, speaking in reference to students being mindful of COVID-19. “I’m really pleased with how serious they’re taking everything.” Masterson also seemed pleased that…

Allen County’s positive COVID-19 cases jumped by 13 this week, increasing the total to 43 cases since the pandemic began.  That’s a significant increase of about 30%, and coincides with a return to in-person classes…

Matt Baumwart didn’t just trade middle school for high school this year, in his transition to become IHS assistant principal and athletic director. He also traded handshakes for temperature checks. Each morning, Baumwart greets students…

LAHARPE — Volunteers will hand out 900 boxes of fresh produce Monday to anyone and everyone who wants some. The food is being made available from Liberty Fruit Company and funded by the U.S. Department…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Try as he might to change the subject, President Donald Trump can’t escape the coronavirus. In April, the president tried to shift the public’s focus to the economy. In July, to defending…