After the boards of regents for the universities of Texas and Oklahoma voted Friday to accept invitations to the Southeastern Conference, the league announced the Big 12 rivals would start competing in the SEC in…

WICHITA, Kansas — Electric cars and trucks might prove a perfect fit for rural Kansas. “They’re better vehicles. They’re more reliable. They’re less costly. They’ll save people money,” said Peter Zalzal, an attorney with the…

NASHUA, N.H. (AP) — Christina Darling finally replaced her 2006 Chevrolet Equinox after it broke down several times while picking her children up from day care. But the 31-year-old mother of two was struggling to…

Arrests On July 19, Napoleon A. Blackwell, 28, Yates Center, was booked into jail by Allen County Sheriff’s deputies for 3 warrants alleging failure to appear related to charges of driving while suspended (3 counts)…

IOLA MUNICIPAL COURT Judge Patti Boyd Convicted as follows with fines assessed: Robin Culp, Iola, dog running at large, $135 Megan D. Phillips, Iola, failure to signal, $195 Nathan L. Stevens, Iola, racing on highways,…

Darren McGhee gave the Communion Meditation, “The Door.” The word “door” is found 189 times in the KJV of the Bible. In the story of the ark, the door was open to everyone. All one…

Pastor Steve Traw’s message, “Adding Crowns,” was taken from Revelation 2:8-11. In another message on crowns, Pastor Steve told of the early believers who were persecuted (some unto death) for their faith in Jesus Christ.…

Fearoll Ray Kannarr, 78, of Pittsburg, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg. Fearoll was born on Dec. 26, 1942, to Forrest and Doris (Yockey) Kannarr in Humboldt.…

Ayah Louise Huskey, 26 days, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021, in her loving parents’ arms at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. She was born June 29, 2021, in Topeka, the daughter of Casey Huskey…

TOPEKA — An influx of returned pets adopted during the pandemic is pushing pet shelters across the state beyond capacity. For some shelters, this is business as usual during the summer months, but others are…