Should abortion be illegal in Kansas — even in cases of rape, incest, or the life or health of a woman being at risk? How should Kansas politicians regulate Kansas women? Kansas voters get a…

NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart will no longer sell cigarettes in some of its stores though tobacco sales can be a significant revenue generator. Wall Street Journal was the first to report the development Monday.…

Cases of bird flu have been confirmed in a commercial flock of 50,000 turkeys in Iowa, a commercial operation of 360,000 broiler chickens in Missouri, and a flock of more than 36,000 mixed species of…

Kansas legislators will soon be on spring break, and as they head back to their districts to tout the work they’ve already completed this session. At public forums and town halls across the state, lawmakers…

For many people, a tax refund is the largest check they will receive all year. And most of us wouldn’t be at a loss for ideas on how to spend that check, the dilemma is deciding…

When Joe Biden was elected president in November 2020, few believed that he’d be some kind of a transformative figure. Instead, it seemed clear, he could be a sort of caretaker chief executive officer, someone…

Last week, the White House said the “the vast, vast majority” of Ukrainian refugees who have fled Vladimir Putin’s scorched-earth assault prefer to remain in Europe. Yet U.S. officials also reported that they were overwhelmed…

Pickup wrecks Donald R. Wiles was westbound in the 200 block of West Street March 19 when he lost control of his pickup, struck a pair of street sights and drove through a public parking…

IOLA MUNICIPAL COURT Judge Patti Boyd Fined $30 for no seat belt: Paula L.R. Auden, Iola Tyler R. Belshe, Garnett Michael P.  Dyche, Iola Jason W. Garber, Iola Dustin T.J. Miller, Fort Scott Katelynn M.…

A Celebration of Life for Patricia Maree Conner, 52, of Iola, will be at 6 p.m. April 7, at the Community Building at Iola Riverside Park. As per her wishes there will be no viewing…