Donald Eugene Hull, 84, of Topeka, father of former Iolan Tamara Hull-Starks of Topeka and grandfather of Alison William and Christian Starks, died Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, at his home.  He was born May 1,…

Faye Rogers, 85, died Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, at her home.She was born April 8, 1924, in Mildred, to Ruth and Clarence Riggs. She attended elementary school in Mildred.  She survived the Great Depression and…

Some 15 years ago, in response to the Supreme Court edict known as the Olmstead Decision, the Legislature of Kansas determined to close most of the state institutions and to transfer the patients living there…

Two Kansas executives talked turkey about money yesterday: Dr. Craig Neuenswander, superintendent of USD 257 schools, and Mark Parkinson, governor of Kansas. Both were talking about the same dollars. Those that pay for the education…

EUREKA — In a pretty cleanly played basketball game, Humboldt High’s Cubs took advantage of getting to the free-throw line eight times as many as their opponent.The Cubs went 7 of 9 at the line…

MOUND CITY — It was a closer game than the teams’ meeting on Saturday in the championship game of the Pleasanton tournament. But Uniontown High’s Eagles were not able to avenge the loss.Jayhawk-Linn High’s Jayhawks…

MORAN — Marmaton Valley High’s girls were able to stay within reach of visiting Oswego High through the first quarter and a half Tuesday.But foul trouble, coupled with illness, put the Wildcats behind the 8-ball…

MORAN — A dismal start failed to get any better Tuesday evening for Marmaton Valley High’s boys.The Wildcats trailed 21-5 after one period and were never able to threaten visiting Oswego High in a 72-35…

YATES CENTER — Visiting West Elk High’s hustle turned into a disappointing loss for Yates Center High’s boys Tuesday.West Elk used its ability to get to loose balls and rebounds and make plays down the…

YATES CENTER — Yates Center High’s girls were able to finish what they started — literally — Tuesday evening.The Wildcats, nursing a one-point lead after three quarters against visiting West Elk High, closed the game…