The Lowe Down Human connection
By Pam Lowe I was reminded early Tuesday morning how fragile and important human connection is to all of us. I had just fallen asleep… Login to continue reading Login…
Opinion
Kansas Legislature approves K-12 budget with private school benefits
Public school funding plan includes school-board pay, local taxes for teacher salaries, private school students in public school sports TOPEKA — The Kansas Legislature passed… Login to continue reading Login…
Lawn Deere
Dear Readers, Their unfurling accelerated by persistent Kansas breezes, a splendor of baby green leaves now filter the afternoon sun and render our front yard… Login to continue reading Login…
Confessions of a father of the bride
By Brian Inbody Neosho County Community College President My oldest daughter got married! At least I think she did. She was married on April 1,… Login to continue reading Login…
Ask Amy: Siblings Zoom away from family meetings
By Amy DickinsonTribune Content Agency Dear Amy: I’m the youngest of three siblings. My two brothers live a couple of states away from our parents,… Login to continue reading Login…
Buried in a leaked membership list of Oath Keepers from Kansas, a chilling set of skills
Few things surprise me anymore. Journalists look into all kinds of assorted (and sorted and sordid) data, and it’s our job to tease meaningful stories… Login to continue reading Login…
Like a truck rolling downhill, halting problems before they become unstoppable
I was a superhero this week. I stopped a moving vehicle from causing death and destruction. I was leaving the Jayhawk Conference athletic meeting in… Login to continue reading Login…
Statins and thiazides can increase blood sugar, risk of diabetes
DEAR DR. ROACH: My question regards the results of my fasting glucose tests for the past couple of years. I am 81 and weigh around… Login to continue reading Login…
How to use diet to combat age-related bodily changes that can affect your health
The human body is a marvel. How the body transforms over the course of an individual’s life is one of its more remarkable qualities, and… Login to continue reading Login…
A woman questions sexual consent
Dear Amy: I am a woman in a long-term relationship with a man. We have a good relationship, talking through issues and agreeing on most… Login to continue reading Login…