Monday’s filing deadline has passed, setting up a number of contested city and school board races throughout Allen County. In Iola, Mayor Jon Wells will face a pair of challengers in November. Ron Ballard, elected…

After more than two years of the Donald Trump presidency, Andrea Petrusky is ready for some fundamental changes in the way the United States government works. “Right now we’re being shown all of the loopholes,…

Iolan David Toland has been appointed Acting Secretary of Commerce by Gov.-elect Laura Kelly. Toland, CEO of Thrive Allen County, will leave that position Friday. Toland served as Kelly’s campaign treasurer. In his 10 years…

Hemp — a close relative of marijuana that can be used to make textiles and other products — has long been classified as a Schedule I drug by the federal government. That’s set to change.…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Having raised interest rates with steady regularity in recent months, the Federal Reserve may embrace a new message this week: Flexibility. On Wednesday, the Fed is set to announce its fourth rate…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pushing the government to the brink of a partial shutdown, the White House is insisting that Congress provide $5 billion to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border despite lawmaker resistance from…

LAHARPE — An engaged citizenry is necessary for communities to survive in today’s America, Megan Gilliland contends. “If more people are involved in local government, we’re going to have more trust,” said Gilliland, a communications…