TOPEKA — As health officials across the country aim for a national 70% adult vaccination rate against COVID-19 by July 4, health centers in Kansas are finding ways to reach the most vulnerable populations in…

Members of the Allen County Volunteer Fire Department were joined by Bill and Marjorie Mentzer for a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday morning for the department’s new fire station just north of Iola on State Street. Bill…

President Joe Biden entered his first international summit looking for a breakthrough on vaccine pledges for low-income countries, a united front on China and to tee up his meeting this week with Russian President Vladimir…

Members of LaHarpe’s Willis J. Ross Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6324 hosted a number of events Saturday to mark the post’s 75th anniversary celebration. Activities included children’s games through the day, a hot dog lunch,…

Dear editor, This state of Kansas is a very good place for “slave labor.” We have long hours — 10-12 hour days — and low pay, anything less than $15 an hour. Some jobs only…

Members of LaHarpe’s Willis J. Ross Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6324 hosted a number of events Saturday to mark the post’s 75th anniversary celebration. Among the participants were:  Post Commander Doug Northcutt, top right,…

As the worst school year in most teachers’ careers comes to an end and summer begins, some much-needed reflection is not happening. Contrary to popular belief, most teachers continue to work throughout the summer. Most…

MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — A Manhattan plant that prints sewing patterns for most major national sewing pattern companies will close by the end of the year after more than 50 years in Kansas. McCall Pattern…

Patricia Kay (Schnepp) Armato, 84, died peacefully Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at home on Maui with her daughter, Rebecca, and her favorite musical, “White Christmas,” playing.   She was an only daughter, along with three…

PITTSBURG — It had been a while since some of the players had seen the field in an organized event. So even though Moran’s American Legion baseball team came up short on the scoreboard Tuesday,…