A small waterline has apparently failed in a southeast Emporia neighborhood. Public Works staffers were called out to the intersection of South Cottonwood and Norton on Sunday morning. Early indications are a 3-inch line is involved. Air temperatures were in the single digits when Public Works arrived on scene. Water s...

The Kansas Highway Patrol says a California resident was hurt in a crash in Osage County on Friday. The wreck happened shortly before noon at Kansas Turnpike mile marker 160.4 northbound, 33 miles northeast of Emporia. The Highway Patrol says 19-year-old Con Venero of Brawley, California, was driving an SUV when he los...

Emporia Fire responded to a small fire Sunday morning. Crews headed to 1120 Chestnut shortly after 8:15 am after reports of sparks coming out of the floor of a house. The fire was largely out when crews arrived, but Battalion Chief Ryan Conley says there appears to be minor damage to some flooring near a fireplace. Hav...

Togetherness is one of the core themes of the holiday season and several community organizations came together Saturday to support a group which promotes entertainment and culture all in one. The inaugural Claus for a Cause fundraiser was held at Casa Ramos Mexican restaurant Saturday afternoon, raising funds to suppor...

For the 42nd consecutive year, residents of Delane, Diane, Darlene, Arrowhead and Hillcrest Drives welcomed residents to their neighborhood to ensure everyone, regardless of means or situation, can look forward to a happy holiday. The 42nd annual Neighborhood Toy Drive saw an impressive line of vehicles stretching acro...

KSHSAA COVERED ALL-CLASS 2A FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE Name, School ... Pos. ... Ht. ... Wt. ... Gr. Dayne Johnson, Silver Lake ... Receiver ... 6-4 ... 180 ... Sr. Quenten Stark, Osage City ... Receiver ... 6-3 ... 170 ... Sr. Sam Thielen, Russell ... Receiver ... 6-2 ... 175 ... Sr. Cooper McGowan, Ellsworth ... Tight end .....

Emporia girls wrestling competed Friday and Saturday at the Christmas Clash in Great Bend and placed tied for tenth. The Panther Athletic Center hosted 34 schools, 13 of which ranked in a top ten poll, across the two day event. The Lady Spartans were led by Yaneli Carranza who took bronze at 145. Alexa Castillo place...

The Emporia State track and field teams wrapped up action before the Christmas break at the CRC Pre-Holiday Invite on Friday and Saturday. Isabella Davie finished in fourth place in the pentathlon to lead the Lady Hornets. Luke Grace finished third in the heptathlon with 5095 points after wrapping up day one in secon...

Emporia boys wrestling placed seventh at the 73rd Douglass Goodwill Invitational Saturday in Douglass. The Spartans were led by Jose Vargas, who won the heavyweight bracket and scored 14 points. The senior won all four matches by fall. Kolton Wyatt captured second in the 113 tournament. He went 3-1 earning ten team ...

The 2025 Paul Terry Classic is in the books and the Emporia boys took home the plaque for a fourth straight year. Terrick Franklin exploded for 27 points as EHS topped Hayden 57-51 in Emporia on Saturday. Both clubs battled on tired legs in the first as Emporia held an 8-6 lead. The black and red grew their advantage ...