TOPEKA — Former Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach launched a campaign Thursday for the Republican nomination for attorney general and came under fire from the state’s most influential business lobbying organization that declared a…

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Evergy plans to close two of its coal-fired plants within nine years as part of its efforts to reduce its use of fossil fuels, according to a report filed Friday with…

Iola High School celebrated the best and brightest of its Class of 2021 Wednesday, with its annual Senior Awards Night celebration. Students were recognized for their work inside and outside the classroom, which has netted…

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s little Mars helicopter has gotten a reprieve.  Instead of wrapping up flight tests at the beginning of May, NASA is giving its Ingenuity helicopter at least an extra month…

Area elementary students recently welcomed butterfly friends in their classrooms as part of an annual program through the Southwind Extension District. The Painted Butterflies Larvae Project was offered virtually this year at schools and libraries…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City officials are planning to create a village of up to 150 tiny homes to provide housing for residents who are currently homeless.  The homes in the village would…

The recent death of Walter Mondale, vice president to President Jimmy Carter, and a presidential candidate himself in 1984, has reminded me of some old history which may help explain Senator Roger Marshall. The key…

Baseball is a game steeped in history and tradition. The National League started up in 1876 and the American League in 1901 — and it’s a testament to baseball’s attachment to custom that interleague play…

TOPEKA — A meeting of the Governor’s Council on Education brought forth voices of concern regarding certain attempts within the Republican-led Kansas Legislature to pass measures they viewed as regressive and destructive to Kansas public…

Audacious Boutique is hosting Tuesday’s Chamber Coffee, beginning at 8 a.m. Local businesses are invited to join in the networking opportunity. It’s a chance to catch up with other community members and learn more about…