A brief respite in Tuesday’s winter storm that blanketed the region in snow and bone-chilling temperatures allowed Brian Rutherford to use a skid steer affixed with a brush sweeper to clear a sidewalk near the…

TOPEKA — Cautionary warnings from Democratic Sen. Cindy Holscher about pitfalls of three budget-related bills didn’t soften resolve of Senate Republicans eager to pursue their vision of state government efficiency. The GOP majority on the…

BALTIMORE — A 35-year veteran of the Social Security Administration who works out of its headquarters in Woodlawn, Shelley Washington describes himself as “the guy that makes sure grandma gets her check.” He’s the one,…

TOPEKA — County government is boring. Except when it isn’t. People depend on law enforcement, health departments, trash collections, recordkeeping and other services counties provide — but they only notice when a service fails. And…

The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has grown to 58 cases as of Tuesday, and 10 people in neighboring eastern New Mexico also have been diagnosed with measles. Public health officials in New Mexico…

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Russia and the U.S. agreed Tuesday to start working toward ending the war in Ukraine and improving their diplomatic and economic ties, the two countries’ top diplomats said after talks…

It’s been less than two weeks since the horrible news arrived. Brandon Hobbs, 51, a 1992 Iola High School graduate, was killed in a plane crash Feb. 6 while aboard an aircraft flying over the…

The Allen County Courthouse will be closed Tuesday for all but essential employees because of a winter storm bearing down on the Midwest. The wintry blast is expected to dump half a foot or more…

Humboldt High’s Avery Works, left, and Karingten Hall were crowned 2025 Winter Homecoming King and Queen Friday. Both the girls and boys teams prevailed as well against visiting Cherryvale.

Waters Hardware of Iola employee Vida Eley rings up Brad Watson’s purchase during the store’s soft opening Monday. Store manager Jerry Watson said things were off to a smooth start as employees showed customers around…