Myrtle Violet Caudell, age 90, of Iola, passed away Sept. 25, at Moran Manor, Moran. Myrtle was born March 9, 1933, in Yates Center, to Aaron E. Hamilton and Rebecca Myrtle (Park) Hamilton.  Myrtle attended…

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to federal charges accusing him of pocketing bribes of cash and gold bars in exchange for wielding his political influence to secretly advance Egyptian interests…

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: I raised two kids, and I stayed home full time when they were small. Once I went back to work — my youngest was 4 — my life…

Scoliosis is a condition that causes the spine to curve. It often is diagnosed in children — perhaps during a growth spurt or in and around the time of puberty. However, it can be associated…

Many Americans, even once-ardent proponents of globalization, have soured on trade with China. But there is a growing danger that as the United States tries to address its difficulties with China, it will pull back…

Whew. There’s an end in sight for one of the two historic Hollywood strikes. Nearly five months after writers walked off the job, the Writers Guild of America announced over the weekend a tentative deal…

LAWRENCE — The Iola, Humboldt and Crest High cross country teams competed at the annual Rim Rock Classic at the University of Kansas in Lawrence Monday.  Iola’s varsity boys team came in 36th place, while…

HUMBOLDT — The Humboldt High JV football team’s comeback attempt against Chanute came up short in a 44-30 loss at home Monday night.  The Cubs (2-2) got on the board first, but Chanute responded with…

ERIE — The Humboldt High volleyball team swept a pair of matches at Erie Monday night. The Lady Cubs (19-5) took down Yates Center in two sets, 25-17 and 25-11.  Kenisyn Hottenstein led from the…

MORAN — The Marmaton Valley Junior High volleyball teams matched up with Northeast-Arma and Jayhawk-Linn at home Monday.  The A Wildcats took down Northeast-Arma in two sets, 25-13 and 26-24.  Grayce Dodson scored a team-high…