Iola’s old Elm Street water tower hasn’t been used for years, aside from being home to a couple of antennas and an occasional gathering spot for turkey vultures. Max and Candice Grundy want to change…

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The Auschwitz-Birkenau museum alleged Friday that it was the target of “primitive” propaganda spread by Russian state agencies on social media. The museum said that social media posts falsely claim to…

WICHITA, Kansas — For more than a century, Kansas students have earned credits — and, after enough of them, a high school diploma — based on how much time they spend in a classroom. The…

Pixie League Sigg Motors 11, State Farm Terry Sparks 5. Hits for Sigg Motors: Henlee Hesse, 3 s; Shakyia Trester, 2 s, hr; Cameron Vaughn, 2 s; Jocelyn Sandidge, 3 s; Emery Sigg, 3 s;…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Friday he would try to preserve access to abortion after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, and he called on Americans to elect more Democrats who would…

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision allowing states to ban abortion immediately stirred alarm Friday among LGBTQ advocates, who feared that the ruling could someday allow a rollback of legal protections for gay relationships and access…

CLEVELAND (AP) — Ochai Agbaji developed championship DNA in college. The Cavaliers are counting on it staying with him in the pros. Looking to add a perimeter player who can shoot, defend and maybe accelerate…

DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets selected Kansas guard Christian Braun with the 21st pick of the NBA draft Thursday night. The 6-foot-6 Braun averaged 14.1 points and 6.5 rebounds for the Jayhawks last season.…

Iola’s swim team results vs. Coffeyville Wednesday: Mixed 6-under 100-yd freestyle relay 2. Iola (Gavin Granere, Cohen Sigg, Emersyn Higginbotham, Brigham Smith), 4:13.52 Mixed 7-8 100-yd medley relay 1. Iola (Luuly Tran, Easton Higginbotham, Liam…

NEW YORK (AP) — Billie Jean King admired a portrait of Patsy Mink, considered the “Mother of Title IX,” at the U.S. Capitol on the 50th anniversary of Title IX. “She knew exclusion firsthand and…