WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose again last week to 885,000, the highest weekly total since September, as a resurgence of coronavirus cases threatens the economy’s recovery from its…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional negotiators are closing in on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver additional help to businesses, $300-per-week jobless checks and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans. But there…

Hi, Carolyn: Earlier this year, I had a short but intense relationship with a guy who was a great catch. Good-looking, smart, well-read, liked his family, etc., and in our late 20s/flirting with 30, that…

ST. LOUIS — I remember feeling so uncomfortable by others being so gleefully comfortable. Atlanta. Cardinals at Braves. Postseason, 2019. Of course, I’d seen the “Tomahawk Chop” for decades on TV. I was a boy…

What would happen if Facebook disappeared tomorrow? Would people suddenly be unable to communicate online? Would the economy screech to a halt? Would anyone be deprived of a good, service or piece of information that…

Kelsey Johnson had a hunch her Iola High Fillies squad might be a little out of sorts Tuesday to kick off the 2020-21 season. The Fillies were placed under quarantine for the first two weeks…

A cold start did in Crest High’s girls Tuesday. The Lady Lancers trailed Jayhawk-Linn 14-2 after one quarter in a 45-19 victory. Crest rebounded and played improved basketball in the second quarter, trailing 24-10 at…

NEW YORK (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs know how to avoid any late-season stumbles. The Chiefs took a 30-10 lead against Miami and held on for a 33-27 victory. They’re 12-1 on the season…

The Iola Register’s front office is closed as of Wednesday due to a staff member contracting COVID-19. If you need assistance, please call 365-2111 or email us at news@iolaregister.com or circulation@iolaregister.com. The office will remain…

The NFC East is no longer the laughingstock division in the NFL. After combining to win just two of their first 21 non-division games this season, the teams from the NFC East have been knocking…