TORETSK, Ukraine (AP) — Russia pounded eastern and southern Ukraine on Tuesday as the U.S. promised to “keep moving heaven and earth” to get Kyiv the weapons it needs to repel the new offensive, despite…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas voters will decide in November whether to ensure that counties or state lawmakers can’t end the longstanding tradition of electing sheriffs. The state House voted 91-31 on Tuesday to approve…

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Fire crews took advantage of a break in the weather in their battle to contain large fires in the West and Plains states, but fear the return of stronger winds Tuesday…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas state lawmaker has complained publicly about having to share women’s restrooms with a “huge” transgender colleague whom she describes as a potential threat to young children who visit the…

NEW YORK (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 29 points, Jaylen Brown had 22 and the Boston Celtics completed a four-game sweep of the Brooklyn Nets, becoming the first team to reach the second round of…

NEODESHA — Humboldt Middle School brought home several medals Monday at a Neodesha Middle School track meet. Results follow. Seventh-grade girls, eighth at 25 points Jo Ellison third at 3200 meters, 15:33.98 Tori Melendez, fifth…

Allen Community College’s baseball team stepped out of conference for a time Monday, with a pair of lopsided wins over Ottawa University’s junior varsity squad. The Red Devils cruised behind the two-hit shutout pitching of…

OSWEGO — You’d be hard pressed to figure out which was more impressive Monday: Crest High’s pitching or hitting. The Lancers took control on the baseball diamond at Oswego, rolling to wins of 21-1 and…

Some home cooking may have been just what the doctor ordered for Iola High’s golfers. The Mustangs put forth their best scores of the year Monday in the friendly confines of the Allen County Country…

ARMA — Marmaton Valley Junior High’s track team was buoyed by several top performances at a track meet hosted by Northeast Middle School Thursday. “I was very proud of the hard work the kids have…