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Floyd County keeps flooding and the federal government keeps coming to the rescue. In July 2022, at least 40 people died and 300 homes were damaged in flooding across eastern Kentucky. It was the 13th…

UVALDE, Texas (AP) — A former school police officer who was part of the slow law enforcement response to the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, pleaded not guilty Thursday to…

The Allen County Fair 4-H Horse Show set the stage Wednesday morning for the rest of the week’s activities. Competitors showed off their equestrian skills in the arena, participating in various challenges.  Competitor Rohan Springer…

Early risers at the Allen County Fair this week will be treated to breakfasts each morning at the New Community Building at the Fairgrounds. Here, Chelsea Lea of Miss Chelsea’s Dance Academy prepares a serving…

Starting next week, area schools will begin enrollment for the 2024-25 school year.  New this year, state legislators passed a law during the last session that allows families to enroll in the school of their…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel’s war in Gaza and condemned American protesters in a scathing speech to Congress Wednesday that triggered boycotts by many top Democratic lawmakers and drew thousands…

Crop artist Stan Herd just had a feeling that Vice President Kamala Harris was going to ascend to the top of the Democratic ticket. “I’m a political junkie, you know? I follow this stuff moment…

PITTSBURG — A new 50-bed hospital north of Pittsburg remains on track, affirmed Paula Baker, CEO of Freeman Health Systems. Baker said the hospital will be on land annexed by the city of Frontenac at…

For the third consecutive year, Aspen Wimsett took the top prize at the Allen County Fair’s Fashion Revue Tuesday evening at Iola High School.  The annual fashion show officially kicked off the 2024 fair. Activities…

WASHINGTON — Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a Tuesday call with reporters committed to a debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, the likely Democratic presidential candidate. “I would be willing to do more than…