Budget discussions are ahead for USD 252 Southern Lyon County as part of the regular board meeting this week. Board members have conversations ahead about both the general budget and the revenue neutral tax rate, and they could well set public hearing dates for both as part of their meeting. There is also a discussion ...

USD 251 North Lyon County has several items for discussion at its regular meeting Wednesday. Board members will discuss the current move towards a public vote on a new high school and athletic complex in Americus, notably in light of a letter from Evergy stating its commitment to the Emporia Energy Center near Reading ...

As was the case Sunday, hot and sticky conditions are with us Monday. Air temperatures should be just below 100 degrees in Emporia by late afternoon. Heat index readings may climb as high as 102 locally. Chase and Greenwood counties, meanwhile, are in a heat advisory from 12-8 pm Monday with heat index readings as high...

The lead defendant in a federal case involving allegations of distributing drugs between Emporia and Mexico last year is awaiting sentencing this month. Omar Villa Carranza accepted a guilty plea on a count of conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute more than 500 grams of methamphetamine betwe...

The Emporia City Commission meetings this month aren't the only city meetings going virtual. The Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals meetings coming Tuesday will both be livestreamed only after a barrage of threats to city commissioners and staff the last few weeks. The Board of Zoning Appeals is tentativel...

Waverly football is hoping to take another step forward this fall after finishing 3-6 a season ago. While the record wasn't where the Bulldogs wanted it, head coach Nick Fraenza said the team showed steady improvement as the season progressed and believes that growth can carry into 2026. Waverly opens the 2026 season ...

The NCAA Division II Executive Board has adopted emergency legislation to move DII to an age-based eligibility model beginning with the upcoming 2026-27 season. It comes after the division's Management Council recommended the move in July. The board had previously voted to punt on the move and not take action until 2...

Emporia High soccer will have the opportunity to play on a professional stage this fall. The Spartans have been selected to participate in the MKSN Boys High School Soccer Showcase at Riverside Stadium, the home of KC Current II, in Kansas City, Missouri. The Black and Red will face Republic (Missouri) at 4:30 p.m. on ...

Osage City football enters the 2026 season with high expectations once again after another deep postseason run a year ago. The Indians reached the Class 2A state semifinals in 2025, finishing with a 10-2 record before their season came to an end against Nemaha Central for the third straight year. The Thunder, led by Ka...

Madison Football enters the 2026 season with plenty to build on after capturing the Lyon County League championship and finishing 8-2 a year ago. Head coach Nate Teichgraeber said he was proud of his team's perfect run through league play in 2025 and appreciated the chemistry and leadership that group brought to the fi...