In October 2010, Cara (Bolling) Thomas introduced Bolling?s Meat Market to the community. But in becoming a popular restaurant and deli, there were hiccups along the way. While Bolling?s was located at one of Iola?s…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A new study says expanding Medicaid in Kansas would have a net cost of $47.4 million in the first year. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that the nonprofit Kansas Health Institute estimated…

Things were supposed to be different on the Medicaid expansion this year. Expansion advocates thought Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s election would elevate the issue to center stage. They figured that would all but guarantee that…

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Sen. Jerry Moran says he wants the shutdown to come to end, saying it will soon start to affect farmers and aircraft manufacturers. The Wichita Eagle reports that Moran said…

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Aircraft parts maker Spirit AeroSystems announced Wednesday it plans to hire an additional 1,400 people next year at its Wichita plant. Spirit Chief Executive Officer Tom Gentile said in a news…

Rep. Kent Thompson said he expects Medicaid to be expanded in Kansas come 2019. If so, much-needed funds would come our way to help our poor and elderly pay for health-related services. How much, is…

SEATTLE — Our city will finally be awarded a National Hockey League expansion franchise next week, after which the owners can simply sit back and ring in the profits, right? Well, not exactly. Not every…