Kristian Van Meteren already has a firm hold on one political party in Kansas. It’s hard to figure out why he needs another. Van Meteren is the owner of Singularis group, the go-to resource for…

TOPEKA — As the dust settles on the state’s bumpy large-scale review of Medicaid eligibility, numbers show approximately 47% of Kansans kicked off of state health insurance coverage are 18 or younger. Heather Braum, senior…

BEIRUT (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that mediators would keep trying to close an elusive cease-fire deal after Hamas proposed numerous changes to a U.S.-backed plan, some of which he…

Week two of budget proposals continued for Allen County Commissioners on Tuesday morning. The commission heard from department leaders of the conservation district, Allen County Animal Rescue Facility (ACARF), and the Sheriff’s Office as they…

Allen Community College encountered a rash of identity theft cases recently, as “fake students” attempted to enroll for the summer and fall semesters. Administrators and staff were able to identify the problem and the group…

John Masterson may have retired as Allen Community College president, but he still considers everyone there — trustees, faculty, staff, students — as family. And “when your family asks, ‘Will you help us?’” Masterson said…

A tough final inning spoiled what was shaping up to be a doubleheader sweep for Iola’s Senior American Legion baseball team Tuesday. The Post 15 Indians had rallied from a 2-0 deficit to lead visiting…

WASHINGTON — Republicans on the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry on Tuesday released their framework for a new five-year farm bill that will set the policy and funding levels for key food,…

A cold and dry winter was blamed for killing the grass at Allen Community College’s soccer field, requiring an expensive and immediate remedy. Doug Desmarteau, athletic director and soccer coach, asked the ACC board of…

PITTSBURG — Iola’s Junior American Legion squad had a tough go of it Tuesday. The Post 15 Indians saw host Pittsburg race out with big first innings in both games of their doubleheader. Both ended…