TOPEKA — New research from a women’s economic and civic advancement group and the University of Kansas draws connections between rising unemployment among women, difficulty accessing child care and the COVID-19 pandemic. The Status of…

Dear editor, I would think that people would want that former nursing home, a true eyesore, to be converted into apartments. There’s mice and rats in there and vagrants coming and going. Iola should take…

Dear editor, The Iola Planning Commission met Jan. 18 to consider rezoning to allow construction of 51 new apartments at the old Arkhaven site. I attended and spoke but I was unprepared. My apologies to…

Allen’s men’s basketball team is in the midst of a six-game winning streak and an undefeated conference record. One unsung hero in the Red Devils’ recent success has been sophomore Brayden Thompson. Thompson, a native…

Over the past few days a number of brave artists have taken a valiant stand against the lies and misinformation being promoted on Spotify. In particular, Neil Young pulled his music from the Spotify platform…

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The University of Pennsylvania said it will work with the NCAA under its newly adopted standards for transgender athletes. Swimmer Lia Thomas, who competed for the men’s team at Penn before transitioning,…

MOSCOW (AP) — American and European officials may be staying away from the Beijing Winter Olympics because of human rights concerns, but Russian President Vladimir Putin will be on hand even as tensions soar over…

The latest: State Rep. Suzi Carlson, a Clay Center Republican, was arrested and booked into jail Monday night on suspicion of driving under the influence and failing to stay in a single lane. That makes…

Dear Carolyn: As a professional copy editor, I am very aware of how people use words, which has led me into a habit I hate. When I talk with people, I often find myself editing…

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA generated more than $1.15 billion in revenue in 2021, returning to normal after the cancellation of the men’s basketball tournament because of the pandemic in 2020 cost the association and…