TOPEKA — The Kansas State Department of Education is setting aside $15 million in funding for a literacy initiative intended to address learning loss during the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative will allow Kansas teachers to…

People in Missouri and Kansas risk lead exposure from drinking water at greater rates than almost any other state, a new report found.  The Natural Resources Defense Council released findings Thursday that as many as…

Bruce Symes gave the Communion Meditation about red letter Bibles, and the importance of Jesus’ words. Jesus tells us to love others as ourselves; he gives us the Great Commandment to go and make disciples…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas racial justice panel appointed by  Gov. Laura Kelly has recommended expanding Medicaid, adding another income tax bracket for top-income earners, restoring a food sales tax rebate and banning Native…

John A. Reed Sr., 82, died Tuesday, July 13, 2021, in Humboldt. John was born Oct. 15, 1938, to Jack and Dorothy (Ralston) Reed in Yates Center. He married Petsy (Yocham) Reed on Sept. 12,…

Pigtail League Tournament Semifinal – Nelson Quarries 11, Farm Bureau – Mark Larson 3. Hits for Nelson Quarries: Kyleigh Chapman-Burris, s, d; Kinzley Fountain, s, 3 d; Kaunna Willard, 3 s, d; Evie Schooler, s;…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits has reached its lowest level since the pandemic struck last year, further evidence that the U.S. economy and job market are quickly rebounding from…

HUMBOLDT — The Zone tournament schedule has changed slightly for Iola’s AA American Legion baseball team. The Indians will open tournament play Friday, but now they will take on either Silver Lake or Wamego at…

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Khris Middleton is an All-Star with unwavering confidence in his shot, always believing that no matter how poorly he starts that he can turn things around. “Khris has no fear and he…

“Don’t be afraid to try new things.” Robin Schallie grew up hearing that advice from her father, and she’s always taken it to heart. Now, at the age of 63, she’s trying something new as…