IRVING, Texas (AP) — The Big 12 has revealed its football schedule for the 2024 season, its first without Southeastern Conference-bound marquee programs Texas and Oklahoma. The slate incorporates new members Arizona, Arizona State and Utah and marks…

Iowa State athletes caught in a gambling sting last year were criminally charged and lost NCAA eligibility as a result of improper searches into their online wagering activities, according to defense attorneys’ court filings. Attorneys for former…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Like a moth to flame, many scientists and poets have long assumed that flying insects were simply, inexorably drawn to bright lights. But that’s not exactly what’s going on, a new study…

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners acquired infielder/outfielder Samad Taylor from the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday for a player to be named or cash. Taylor made his major league debut last season, appearing in…

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tickets on at least one secondary-market site were the most expensive in Super Bowl history on Monday, underscoring the anticipation of the game’s Las Vegas debut between the defending champion and what likely…

Margie Marie Barnes, age 97, of Iola, was called to rest on Jan. 25, 2024, at Medicalodge in Iola. Margie was born on Sept. 13, 1926, in Howard, Kan. She was the middle of three…

Diana Lynn Spear, age 64, of LaHarpe, passed away Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, at her home. She was born Aug. 24, 1959, in Iola, to Berkley Kerr I and Patricia (Gambill) Sproul. Diana and Richard…

Following a 91-year life of devoted commitment to family and community, Edward James Miller of Iola, passed away Jan. 20, 2024, at his home. Ed was born Jan. 3, 1933, in Iola, “in the back…

Kansas Speaker of the House Dan Hawkins, R-Wichita, says there aren’t enough votes to expand Medicaid in Kansas and so he won’t put it to a floor vote. “I know my votes,” Hawkins told reporters…

Dear editor: I believe Terry and Susie Call have a valid point [regarding municipal recycling] but it can be extended to other areas of services.  Many times people are all for a service as long…