No matter the branch of service, the military offers a chance to grow and develop as a person, says Brian Donovan, who served in both the U.S. Marine Corps. and the Kansas Army National Guard.…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Thursday by a quarter-point in response to the steady decline in the once-high inflation that had angered Americans and helped drive Donald Trump’s presidential…

WASHINGTON (AP) — A relatively trouble-free presidential election was good news for those working to restore faith in the system. Less encouraging was a flood of misinformation that sought to undermine trust in voting and…

UNITED NATIONS — Hunger experts say there is “a strong likelihood” that famine is imminent in parts of northern Gaza where Israeli forces are conducting a major offensive. An alert issued Friday by the experts…

CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — Southern California firefighters made progress against a wildfire that has destroyed 132 structures, mostly homes, and that was fanned by fierce wind gusts that began easing Friday, allowing some people to…

Iola High’s volleyball team had taken its lumps over the past few years. The tide changed in the fall of 2023, when the Mustangs won more games, 22, than they had the previous two seasons…

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt High’s dominance on the volleyball court — earning 29 wins, and a regional championship — netted four players All-Tri-Valley League recognition this season. Two of the Lady Cubs, senior Shelby Shaughnessy and…

Haidyn Desmarteau scored 18 points as Iola Middle School’s eighth-grade girls won a 32-25 thriller over visiting Santa Fe Trail Thursday. The Mustangs led most of the way, but Santa Fe Trail closed to within…

RICHMOND — Marmaton Valley Junior High’s basketball went a combined 0-5 against Central Heights Thursday. In boys play, the Wildcats fell in all three games, 36-16 in the A team matchup, 41-4 in B team…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The first message that made its way through the Iowa State locker room after Texas Tech ended its perfect start to the season, scoring in the final seconds last weekend…