A new transportation system in Allen County came one step closer to becoming a reality on Tuesday, though it continues to hang in limbo for the time being. Jessica Thompson, director of development at Thrive…

Last we checked, Wichita State was a public university funded with public dollars. But both the hiring and the sudden departure of President Jay Golden were shrouded in secrecy and anything but public. WSU students,…

CLEVELAND (AP) — The first debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden deteriorated into bitter taunts and near chaos Tuesday night as Trump repeatedly interrupted his opponent with angry — and personal…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly said Tuesday she supports new federal guidelines that will allow some visitations at nursing homes that accept Medicaid and Medicare if proper coronavirus-related safety measures are followed.…

An up-and-down evening on the volleyball court gave Iola High’s Fillies a split Tuesday. Iola started slowly against Prairie View, dropping its first set, before rebounding with authority to claim a 21-25, 25-14 and 25-13…

Iola High’s Mustangs will have to wait a few extra days before they return to the football field. Iola has been idle since its 20-6 win over Wellsville Sept. 18 because a Wellsville player tested…

LONDON (AP) — A British zoo has had to separate five foul-mouthed parrots who keepers say were encouraging each other to swear. Billy, Eric, Tyson, Jade and Elsie joined Lincolnshire Wildlife Centre’s colony of 200…

MORAN — Marmaton Valley High’s volleyball team proved to be most inhospitable hosts Tuesday. The Wildcats made quick work of both visiting Altoona-Midway and Yates Center, allowing only 30 points throughout the four sets. Marmaton…

COLUMBUS — Humboldt High’s Sam Neeley bested all comers in a junior varsity cross country meet Tuesday hosted by Columbus High..  Neeley finished the 2-mile race in 13 minutes, 5 seconds. Thane Meadows followed in…

Arrests reported George Hannum, 32, Iola, was arrested Sunday for suspicion of domestic battery after Iola police officers were called to a disturbance in the 200 block of North Third Street. Parked vehicles hit Trevis…