Big changes are coming in the way public school students learn and teachers teach and progress is measured.By the 2014-15 school year, course curriculum and assessments in essential subjects such as English language arts, math,…

Memorial services for Darrell Rex Newkirk of Humboldt, whose obituary was published in Monday’s Register, will be at 11 a.m. May 21 at the First Christian Church in Le Roy.

Marcus and Amber Scheid, Topeka, announce the birth of a daughter, Brynn Elizabeth, born April 14, 2011, at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka. She weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long. She…

Because China has a population of 1.4 billion, things happen on its social scene in super-size. One of the first things an American will notice in any public place in China is how many are…

Fort Riley is one of several U.S. Army bases that will embark on projects to use less water and energy and manage their waste so efficiently that none will wind up in a landfill.As is…

Heart-rending stories continue to pour out of Alabama where tornadoes struck three times within 10 hours last Friday, left towns in tatters and killed hundreds there and in adjoining states.Iolans live in tornado country, too.…

OSWEGO — Humboldt High’s Lady Cubs were on the short end of a 17-16 decision Friday against host Oswego High’s Indians.They bounced back to get a 15-5, run-rule win in six innings. That put the…

PITTSBURG — Athletes from ANW Co-op Special Olympics and Allen County Special Olympics participated in the Kansas Special Olympics Southeast Area Track and Field meet last Thursday.Here are the results:   ANW Co-Op Special Olympics…

HUMBOLDT — Jeremy Wilson did it again at Humboldt Speedway.Wilson posted his fifth feature win in seven starts in the factory stock division at the Speedway. Brother Derrek Wilson pushed him but settled for second…

HIGHLAND — There was little margin for error. Allen County Community College’s baseball team had to win at least three games in their final weekend series to have a shot at postseason play.The Red Devils…