A thick coating of ice continues to surround all exposed areas after the weekend winter storm.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A major winter blast of snow, ice, wind and plunging temperatures in the U.S. stirred dangerous travel conditions from central and southern states all the way to the East Coast early…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress certified President-elect Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 election in proceedings that unfolded Monday without violence or mayhem, in stark contrast to the Jan. 6, 2021, violence as his…

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Sunday called on incoming Democratic lawmakers who will govern in the minority to always be mindful of other people’s perspectives — even when they may be wrong. At…

Allen County escaped the worst of a weekend winter snowstorm but residents still faced icy conditions, power outages and bitterly cold temperatures. The county courthouse and some businesses remained closed Monday, and Iola schools extended…

Raising cattle is tough. Nearly every day, Kansas ranchers and feedlot operators have to wrestle with drought, disease or blizzards. But the biggest problem is labor — the industry is chronically short-handed. That is especially…

TORONTO (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation Monday after nearly a decade in power, bowing to rising discontent over his leadership and growing turmoil within his government signaled by the abrupt…

A new program offers help paying health insurance for childcare providers and their employees. Thrive Allen County announced it received a grant from the Kansas Children’s Cabinet to provide stipends up to $3,600 a year…

Kansas is at low risk for avian flu, Kansas Department of Health and Environment say, even as cases across the country rise. But the department is still urging people to be cautious around wild birds…

Wintry weather has prompted officials to keep the Allen County Courthouse closed to the public Monday, although the Allen County Sheriff’s Office and public works departments will remain open. In addition, Iola-USD 257 schools —…