Betty Jean Brownback, age 83, of Tonganoxie, Kan., passed away on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, after surgical complications. Betty Jean Brownback was born on Dec. 13, 1942, to Virl Harry Kimzey and Bertha May Patton…

Ruby Elizabeth Moore Davis died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at the age of 111 in Shelbina, Mo. At the time of her death, she was the oldest living person in Missouri and the 24th oldest…

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A new report warns that the number of soldiers killed, injured or missing on both sides of Russia’s war on Ukraine could hit 2 million by the spring, with Russia suffering the largest…

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Outraged critics accused President Donald Trump of “whitewashing history” on Friday after the National Park Service removed an exhibit on slavery at Philadelphia’s Independence National Historical Park in response to his executive…

We are in a phone war. Ever since cameras became embedded in cellphones, people have been using their devices to bear witness to state violence. But now, the state is striking back. I don’t think…

It’s unfashionable in many precincts to admit it, but the market for precious metals still sends useful signals every once in a while. Gold’s ascent above $5,000 per ounce—or as some might say, the dollar’s…

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has already inflicted great damage upon America’s vaccine infrastructure, yet the health and human services secretary is only getting started. His next target is the system that makes vaccines economically viable.…

With multiple local tournaments and duals recently taking place, area sports fans witnessed the athletic accomplishments of a variety of Allen County Area January Athlete of the Month nominees. Voting is through Feb. 4. Readers…

Multiple sporting events planned for Monday took a backseat as road crews cleared the snow that fell over the weekend. The rivalry game between the Allen Community College Red Devils and the Neosho County Community…

With all the events I planned to cover postponed due to the recent arctic blast the area received over the weekend, I can’t help but think of warm, sandy beaches.  Long ago, there used to…