After her husband's death, Dolly Parton’s involvement in opening day at Dollywood became less of a certainty. But guests could still get a surprise.

For local artist Jody Medford, landing a job at Dollywood in 1986 after graduating high school was a dream come true.

Kansas has a divided government. The Democratic Party controls the office of governor, while the Republican Party controls the offices of attorney general, secretary of state, and both chambers of the ...