Alabama was No. 1 in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season Tuesday night, followed by Notre Dame, Clemson and Ohio State. Texas A&M was fifth and Florida sixth, giving the Southeastern Conference…

Neosho County commissioners reversed course last week on a face mask policy to guard against the spread of COVID-19.  On Nov. 5, commissioners voted in favor of requiring citizens to wear face masks, according to…

PARIS (AP) — With domestic violence on the rise amid the coronavirus pandemic, activists are holding protests Wednesday from France to Turkey and world dignitaries are trying to find ways to protect millions of women…

Democracy prevailed, albeit haltingly, Monday when a heretofor obscure bureaucrat authorized Joe Biden as the “apparent winner” of the 2020 president election. The belated recognition by General Services Administrator Emily Murphy opens up  cooperation between…

Thanksgiving will take on a much different look for most families this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. Fewer people will be traveling home so as to avoid crowded airports and planes. Large family gatherings…

Businessman, Kansan and conservative wonk Charles Koch made headlines last week for saying he regrets his actions in making the U.S. political landscape more partisan. “Boy, did we screw up!” he said. Really? You don’t…

The Willis J. Ross Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 3624 in LaHarpe has gained a reputation for helping out in the community through various projects each year. This time, it was the VFW’s turn…

Dear Carolyn: I’m lucky to be able to telework three days a week. On the other two days, I have a 1.5-hour commute (each way) and I share an office with a guy I can’t…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Surging pandemic numbers are straining hospitals across Kansas just days before Thanksgiving gatherings that public health officials fear could worsen the outbreak.  The Kansas Department of Health and Environment reported on…

LAHARPE — Those looking for a fun (and safe) holiday activity for folks and young old are invited to partake in a Turkey Trot Scavenger Hunt Friday. Hunters will be given clues to find six…