Month: November 2020

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — When President Donald Trump falsely claimed Wednesday morning that the pending election outcome was “a fraud on the American public” because remaining ballots were being counted, election experts were quick to correct…

WASHINGTON (AP) — As Democrat Joe Biden inched closer to the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the White House, President Donald Trump’s campaign put into action the legal strategy the president had signaled…

TOPEKA — Kansas’ individual income, retail sales as well as liquor and cigarette tax collections surged in October to deliver $62 million more than projected to the state treasury and offer a slice of budgetary…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Several dozen hospitals serving Kansas patients reported Wednesday that they expect to deal with staffing shortages over the next week as the state continues to report an average of well over…

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a longtime GERD sufferer and have used omeprazole for years. I have tried everything else over 50 years, with limited success. I tried a product containing caraway oil and menthol…

Iola High wrestler Logan Brown made a name for himself by storming his way last February to the Class 4A heavyweight wrestling title. Now, the IHS senior will open the 2020-21 campaign as the state’s…

While results in the presidential race continue to be counted in several key states, major races in Kansas are largely crystal clear. Here are five key points from Tuesday. 1. Marshall proves Kansas remains a…

HUMBOLDT — Three Humboldt High volleyball players have received all-league designation for their court prowess this season in Tri-Valley League play. Seniors Jada Dangerfield and Jessica Myers and junior Kirstyn Murrow all were announced  Wednesday.…

Dear Carolyn: My mom is a first-time grandmother and refers to my niece as “my baby.” I can tell it irks my brother and sister-in-law, but they don’t say anything.  Other than when she asks…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell slightly last week to 751,000, a still-historically high level that shows that many employers keep cutting jobs in the face of the accelerating pandemic.…