Having depended on hearing aids for nearly three decades, I’m astounded by the lack of Medicare coverage for devices that can solve a problem afflicting tens of millions of older Americans. Nearly two-thirds of Americans…

TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly said Wednesday she would issue an order calling the Kansas Legislature to a high-stakes, election-year special session June 18 to work on reducing property, sales and income tax burdens without…

The former executive of a rural Kansas bank that collapsed last summer has admitted to a embezzling tens of millions of dollars for a cryptocurrency scheme. Shan Hanes, 52, of Elkhart, pleaded guilty last Thursday…

When Korbin Cloud was a sophomore on the Iola High baseball team, the Mustangs saw the makings of a promising season threatened to go up in flames. An arm injury to staff ace Ryker Curry…

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt High’s Sam Hull added to his postseason accolades by being named to the KABC all-state baseball team for Class 3A. The senior, who will play football at Emporia State in the fall,…

TOPEKA — Ten Kansas counties stand to receive millions in federal funds to improve the safety and efficiency of local roads. Gov. Laura Kelly on Thursday announced the $6.65 million in federal funds for 10…

Five Iola High Mustang baseball players earned all-Pioneer League honors for their baseball prowess in 2024. Seniors Korbin Cloud and Ben Kerr and sophomore Tre Wilson all earned first-team honors, while senior Landon Weide and…

Carl A. Rockers, age 63, Garnett, died Sunday, May 26, 2024. He was born to Irvin and Margaret Katzer Rockers July 30, 1960, in rural Richmond. A memorial service is at 10 a.m. Friday June…

COLONY — Crest Middle and High School students making the honor roll for the second semester are as follows: All A Superintendent’s Honor Roll: Sixth grade: Dillon Fermyn, Jay Pearish, Haylee Powell, Kroy Walter; Seventh…

MORAN — Marmaton Valley students qualifying for the second semester honor rolls are: All As Third grade: Olivia Barker, Liam Blevins, Brynleigh Borth, Koltyn Endicott, Lucas Owens, Faith Stinnett, Lainey Taylor, Riley Tynon Fourth grade:…