It was a popularity contest of sorts on Monday at the Capitol when Republicans and Democrats in the Legislature decided who will be their leaders when the session starts next month. This means a couple…

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo praised the “amazing” moves the Milwaukee Bucks have made to improve the team, but the two-time reigning MVP stopped short Wednesday of saying he would sign a supermax contract extension…

RICHMOND — It took a quarter or so for Iola High’s offense to find its groove Tuesday against host Central Heights. The Mustang defense had no such problem. Iola asserted its defensive dominance early, slowly…

Jason Bates watched as a nightmare scenario come to fruition Saturday. Iola High’s wrestling coach was in Caney along with a small group of Mustang wrestlers for the Kan-Okla Classic. Typically one of the largest…

HUMBOLDT — A few things went wrong for Humboldt High’s boys Tuesday evening. The Cubs struggled with ball control, turning the ball over 37 times against Uniontown. Then, Humboldt saw a nine-point lead evaporate in…

MORAN — A late swoon did in Marmaton Valley High’s girls Tuesday evening. The Wildcats opened their season in a hard-fought contest against Northeast-Arma, and led 27-24 after three quarters. But the Vikings ended the…

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Bar owners in Kansas’ largest city are challenging rules designed to slow the spread of COVID-19, hoping to use the courts to overturn a mask mandate, limits on public gatherings and…

MORAN —  A 9-2 run to end the game Monday, gave Marmaton Valley Junior High’s girls a 17-11 victory over visiting Crest. Crest led 9-8 at halftime before the Wildcats took control. “To finish on…

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Jalen Wilson hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 42 seconds remaining, then watched as Marcus Zegarowski missed the last of three free throws after fouling him with 1.1 seconds left, allowing fifth-ranked…

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho public health officials abruptly ended a meeting Tuesday after the Boise mayor and chief of police said intense protests outside the health department building — as well as outside some…