Month: September 2022

GENEVA (AP) — The U.N. labor agency estimates that some 50 million people worldwide were living in “modern slavery” — either in forced labor or marriage – at the end of last year, marking a…

Dear editor, The week of September 18-24 is Constitution Week, a time when we remember and commemorate the importance of the Constitution and bring attention to how it serves us still today. As part of…

MORAN — Marmaton Valley High’s passing game was firing on all cylinders Friday. Sophomore quarterback Brayden Lawson threw for 332 yards and six touchdowns as MV thumped visiting Yates Center 60-14. The win evens Marmaton…

This summer felt like being trapped in a “Groundhog Day” movie — waking up to repeat the same blame-game politics day after day. Republicans blamed Democrat gubernatorial candidate and current Governor Laura Kelly for unpopular…

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Kansas City coach Andy Reid looked slightly perplexed during Sunday’s postgame press conference when asked why his quarterback Patrick Mahomes is so good in season openers. Reid didn’t notice any difference.…

ELSMORE — For generations, Elsmore Ruritan members have helped celebrate the Elsmore community and what it has to offer. On Saturday, the Elsmore community returned the favor. Saturday’s Elsmore Day celebration featured a nostalgic look…

NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz beat Casper Ruud 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (1), 6-3 on Sunday in the U.S. Open final to collect his first Grand Slam title at age 19 and become the youngest…

Dear Carolyn: So my 16-year-old son opted to smoke a joint at home this week late at night. I smelled it (because, duh) and confronted him and we took away his driving privileges for two…

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Former President George W. Bush took part in a first ball ceremony in Texas, Aaron Judge put on special cleats at Yankee Stadium and the New York Mets wore first responder…

Tina M. Craft, formerly of Iola, passed away on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, in Fargo, N.D. She was preceded in death by her parents, Helen L. Goodner, Raymond Goodner and Charles E. Bruce.  Survivors include…