When my daughter texted me Wednesday morning to watch a two-minute video by Steve Kerr, the name didn’t ring a bell.  That he is a professional basketball coach made the disconnect even greater. But his…

The parallels between Iola High and Crest High’s baseball seasons are striking. Both entered 2022 coming off of memorable seasons that ended in heartbreak. For the Mustangs, it was a sixth-inning rally by eventual state…

Here are schedules for area athletes competing Friday and Saturday at the State Track Meet in Wichita. Iola Eli Adams 4A boys 800m, 5:35 p.m. Saturday Sage Barney 4A girls pole vault, 11:30 a.m. Friday…

NEWTON — A tough start, on the toughest hole in one of the toughest golf courses in the state, spelled early trouble for Xander Sellman Monday. The Iola High sophomore — making his debut at…

About nine months ago, county commissioners were promised $2.4 million in federal relief funds and basked in the luxury of a blank slate.  What worthy projects would they fund? Think of it as a wish…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials agreed when they met earlier this month that they might have to raise interest rates to levels that would weaken the economy as part of their drive to curb…

TOPEKA — House Speaker Ron Ryckman confirmed Monday he would not seek reelection, along with nearly a dozen other representatives who announced plans to step away from the Legislature. The decision confirmed speculation the Olathe…

PHILADELPHIA — The reactions to Daniel Snyder tell you all you need to know about the priorities of the NFL.Hint: It’s the money.Snyder is the worst owner in sports, and he doesn’t try to hide…

HUMBOLDT — By a 2-to-1 margin, USD 258 voters approved a $17.45 million school bond in a special election.  With fewer than 20% of voters taking advantage of the opportunity to weigh in, the vote…

UVALDE, Texas (AP) — An 18-year-old gunman opened fire Tuesday at a Texas elementary school, killing at least 19 children as he went from classroom to classroom, officials said, in the latest gruesome moment for…