Month: January 2020

DAVOS, Switzerland — President Donald Trump sharpened his break from the international community at the World Economic Forum on Tuesday, boasting about fossil fuel production and American economic success at a summit dedicated to fighting…

SEATTLE (AP) — The U.S. on Tuesday reported its first case of a new and potentially deadly virus circulating in China, saying a Washington state resident who returned last week from the outbreak’s epicenter was…

FREDONIA — An efficient high-octane offense told the tale in Iola High’s matchup against Bluestem in the second round of the Wilson County Classic.  The Mustangs led by as many as 26 in the first…

MIAMI (AP) — The National Weather Service routinely warns people about falling rain, snow and hail, but temperatures are dropping so low in South Florida the forecasters warned residents Tuesday about falling iguanas. “This isn’t…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A lawmaker who made national headlines for switching to the Democratic Party has ended her campaign for a state Senate seat and will run for re-election to the House instead. Rep.…

FREDONIA — Slated against one-seed Cherryvale in the second round of the Wilson County Classic, the five-seeded Iola Fillies gave the Chargers a run for their money.  The Fillies led 23-18 late in the third…

Gwen Teft and Susan Hoffmeier hosted the Jan. 6 meeting of Kappa Alpha Sorority. Fifteen members, including three new members, attended. Barbara Anderson and Lori Ensminger presented ideas for table decorations to go with the…

PLEASANTON — A 3-pointer by Marmaton Valley High’s Bailey Griffith with 3 minutes left broke a 27-27 deadlock and gave the Wildcats a lead they never relinquished down the stretch Tuesday. Marmaton Valley’s 34-29 win…

HUMBOLDT had control early, jumping to a 16-7 lead, but also never replicated its first-quarter efficiency. Heritage Christian stayed within shouting distance over the second and third periods, and then ended the game with a…

The new proprietors of a grocery store in Humboldt asked Allen County Commissioners Tuesday if they would be willing to help out with its anticipated utility costs. Scott and Amy Welch, rural Moran, plan to…