CONCORDIA —  It was perhaps fitting that the Concordia Sports Complex — site of this year’s Kansas American Legion Class AA State Tournament — is situated along Cloud Street, right next to the Cloud Village…

American consumers felt more confident in July as expectations over the near-term future rebounded. However, in a reversal of recent trends, feelings about current conditions weakened. The Conference Board, a business research group, said Tuesday…

LONDON (AP) — Three young girls killed in a stabbing rampage at a Taylor Swift-themed dance and yoga class in northwestern England were identified Tuesday as police questioned the 17-year-old suspect arrested in the attack…

A growing number of women said they’ve tried to end their pregnancies on their own by doing things like taking herbs, drinking alcohol or even hitting themselves in the belly, a new study suggests. Researchers…

HUMBOLDT — A combination of Kids Night activities, a visit from the Heartland Modified Touring Series and the regular slate of Humboldt Speedway’s weekly classes were more than enough to keep the crowd on its…

TOPEKA — U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran said violence in the Middle East inspired by Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon and Houthis in Yemen with support from Iran should be viewed as a threat to…

In a year’s time Lehigh Portland State Park will look more like a state park.  The Lehigh-Portland Visitor Center will look out over the lake and at least two campgrounds will be completed.  State officials…

TOPEKA — A former court reporter in Wyandotte County District Court was sanctioned by the Kansas Supreme Court for failing to cooperate with an investigation into allegations that she tried to get $2,000 from a…

The Iola Senior Citizens Thrift Store has found a solution for its disposal of surplus items that will also serve those in need. Dimity Lowell, with the center, spoke with Allen County Commissioners Tuesday morning about…

Iola’s 8-and-under girls all-star team went 4-1 at a tournament of all-star players hosted by Chanute July 15-18 against others from Chanute, Independence, Coffeyville and Labette. Iola defeated Indy, 20-16, lost to Coffeyville, 9-8, before…