TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas’ top public health official warned Friday that the state is “losing the battle” against the coronavirus as it reported another record increase in new cases. The state Department of Health…

“I have empathy for the folks who don’t have it as good as we do,” said David Lee, the Republican candidate running for county commissioner in District 2. Lee faces Democrat Michelle Meiwes. Lee works…

“We all have to benefit or it’s not good for anyone,” said Michelle Meiwes, a Democrat running for commissioner in Allen County’s second district. Meiwes faces Republican David Lee in the Nov. 3 election. The…

INDEPENDENCE — Iola High’s Mustangs ran away with the team title in their final regular season meet Thursday. With four runners in the top six, Iola easily bested all comers in winning the meet, led…

WASHINGTON — The families who attended a White House event honoring the loss of a member of the military are all doing well and do not have COVID-19, the organization that arranged their trip said…

MORAN — Humboldt pushed its winning streak to nine Thursday, sweeping past Southern Coffey County and host Marmaton Valley. Meanwhile, the Wildcats defeated Southern Coffey County in their portion of the triangular in straight sets,…

Despite local and state health recommendations advising against many of the traditional Halloween activities, a local organization plans to offer its annual Trunk or Treat event. Organizers hope the event offers a safer alternative for…

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Wichita State men’s basketball coach Gregg Marshall has confirmed that the school is conducting an internal investigation amid allegations he mistreated players. “I’m aware the university conducted interviews and I fully…

It took just one clue for someone to figure out that the Farm-City Days medallion was hidden at the LaHarpe City Park.  The medallion was found in record time, on the first day of the…

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Agents foiled a stunning plot to kidnap Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, authorities said Thursday in announcing charges in an alleged scheme that involved months of planning and even rehearsals to…