AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas and Oklahoma are heading to the Southeastern Conference in 2024, a year earlier than originally planned, after Big 12 officials cleared the way Thursday for the storied programs to exit…

PHOENIX (AP) — Joe Thomas gave fans of the new version of the Cleveland Browns something they could finally celebrate. The six-time All-Pro offensive lineman will join lockdown cornerback Darrelle Revis as inductees into the…

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre filed lawsuits Thursday in Mississippi, accusing the state auditor and two national sportscasters of defaming him in public discussions about the misspending of welfare money that…

In defending the perceived threat to election ballot boxes in Kansas, House Elections Committee chairman Rep. Pat Proctor, R-Leavenworth, likened the dangers of them being vandalized to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.  “I bet…

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Kansas — It’s been almost two months since the Keystone pipeline erupted on a December night and crude oil rained down upon several acres of native prairie and cropland, and coated more than…

TOPEKA — Lawmakers on Wednesday debated a new form of parental rights legislation that would allow parents to withdraw their children from courses they find objectionable, saying some teachers are crossing the line into grooming…

Playing the game the right way.  That’s what Allen Community College baseball coach Clint Stoy works to instill in his teams year after year. Stoy has been at the helm of the Red Devils for…

Iola High School is continuing to reshape its efforts to prepare students for life beyond graduation. Instructors Dana Daugharthy and Lisa Wicoff spoke Wednesday at a career technology education (CTE) showcase and advisory board meeting…

Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley doesn’t agree with President Joe Biden very often. When it happens, we take notice.  Well, it happened Tuesday night at the State of the Union address.  Amid all the tiresome, partisan…

PARSONS — The Allen Red Devils were set back against Labette Community College on Wednesday night.  The Red Devils (17-7; 6-2) led until the final minute in a heartbreaking 68-65 loss. The Lady Red Devils…