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Prep girls Bluebird Classic Burrton 37, Elyria Chr. 33 (OT) GOESSEL — The Burrton Charger girls claimed third place at the Bluebird Classic with a 37-33 win over Elyria Christian Saturday in overtime at the Bluebird Classic.
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House hunting? The middle class has it especially hard
The first comprehensive look at housing needs in Kansas in nearly three decades confirmed the obvious — the state needs more — and pinpointed a particular shortage of options for middle class families.
Newton continues to compete with best
For the second straight game, the Newton High School girls’ basketball team went three quarters against an upper echelon team, falling to Maize South 39-24 Friday night in AV-CTL I play at Ravenscroft Gym.
‘Glow Ride’ scheduled in Newton
Looking for a unique way to celebrate Christmas with some lights — or want to celebrate the winter break from school? Healthy Harvey might have what you need — a night-time bike ride on Dec. 17.
Australia, SKorea sign defense deal
CANBERRA, Australia – Australia and South Korea signed a $720 million defense deal Monday as South Korean President Moon Jae-in became the first foreign leader to visit Australia since the pandemic began.
Why US inflation is so high, and when it may ease
WASHINGTON – Inflation is starting to look like that unexpected – and unwanted – houseguest who just won’t leave. For months, many economists had sounded a reassuring message that a spike in consumer prices, something that had been missing in action in the U.S.
Post-intensive care syndrome comes from lengthy ICU stays
Dear Doctors: Our dad had Legionnaires’ disease 16 years ago. He was on a ventilator for a month, and after that, he was always frail. We figured it was from being so sick, but I just read about something called ICU syndrome. It sounds like what happened to our dad. Can you explain what that is?
Tornado-flattened town worries about future
MAYFIELD, Ky. – They tied themselves with ropes to a basement sewer pipe as a tornado ripped their home apart just a few feet above them.
Biden to tour Ky. storm damage
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden said Monday that he will travel to Kentucky on Wednesday to view damage from last week’s devastating tornadoes that killed at least 64 people and displaced thousands more.
Poll: Omicron raises COVID worry, but not precautions
CHICAGO – As the omicron variant sparks worldwide fears of renewed COVID-19 outbreaks, Americans’ worries about infection are again on the rise, but fewer say they are regularly wearing masks or isolating compared with the beginning of the year.