NEW YORK (AP) — Justin Ryan Horton has two jobs. When he’s not working 24-hour shifts as a firefighter, the 22-year-old is working as an administrative assistant for a local community college from his home…

NEW YORK (AP) — Consumers are expected to use “buy now, pay later” payment plans heavily this holiday season, a forecast that bodes well for retailers but that has credit experts again sounding alarm bells.…

Sometimes, fate lends a hand. Leonardo Lee came to Kansas about four years ago, ready to make a living by serving hibachi and sushi cuisine. Lee was living in New York, working with his brother,…

Almost from the beginning, Kelly Sigg knew she had a rare gem of an employee in Toni Manbeck.   “We clicked from Day 1,” Kelly said.  “At age 20, she was managing our store in…

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California fast food workers will be paid at least $20 per hour next year under a new law signed Thursday by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. When it takes effect on April…

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Groups of teenagers swarmed into stores in several areas of Philadelphia in an apparently coordinated effort, stuffing plastic bags with merchandise and fleeing, authorities said. Police arrested 15 to 20 people. The…

Piqua State Bank, a part of the local banking community since 1910, is no more. The bank, which had branches in Piqua, Gas and Yates Center, has been acquired by Bank of Commerce, effective Sept.…

Friends and members of the Iola Chamber of Commerce gathered at Ad Astra Radio Tuesday morning for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the radio station’s new ownership. Extensive renovations to the building and its radio…

A downtown restaurant remains shuttered after a Friday evening fire, but the quick response of Iola fire crews may have helped save the historic building from destruction. The fire at Rookies Sports Bar & Grill,…

With new owners, and a few tweaks to the station programming, Iola Radio will continue to strive to be one with the community, Chris Shank promises. Shank is president and sales manager with Ad Astra…