A month ago, it appeared the Rocky Ford bridge construction would finish at least a month ahead of schedule. Even with notable issues with the bridge deck that appeared shortly after a KVOE Morning Show interview, Lyon County Engineer Wayne Scritchfield still believes the bridge can be done in June -- or near the origi...

The ongoing legacy of Tom Stebbins will take on a new, visible role as Flint Hills Technical College continues raising funds for its Advancing Industry Education Center. The Tom Stebbins Memorial Golf Tournament Committee donated $10,000 to the Advancing Tomorrow campaign, with the check presentation taking place Wedne...

The Lyon County Sheriff's Office says it is getting calls from residents about a person claiming to be an employee. The Sheriff's Office says somebody identifying himself as Michael Hurst is also calling himself either a captain or corporal with the office before asking for personal information. The office says this is...

Emporia State University welcomes its third -- and last -- finalist for the Dean of the School of Business position to campus Thursday. Robert Allen King is currently an associate dean of undergraduate business programs at West Texas A&M University. He also currently serves as an associate professor of marketing an...

Not only is the Lee Beran Recreation Center's indoor pool open again to the public, it's literally back to normal. Rec Commission Director Amanda Gutierrez says chemical levels are where they need to be and the pool's water temperature is at 88 degrees, ideal for therapeutic swimmers. The pool had to close for a week a...

Emporia High soccer fell to Washburn Rural in league play Tuesday 4-0 at Spartan Field. The Junior Blues made the most of their early chances to pull out in front and neutralize the EHS attack. Coach Oscar Macias was proud of the effort. The Lady Spartans drop to 8-5 (1-2) and will travel to Augusta on Friday.

Emporia High softball dropped a pair Tuesday at Topeka High. EHS managed just one hit in game one as Topeka won 9-1. The Trojans scored five in the second to pull out infront. The Lady Spartans scratched their lone run across in the fourth. Marley Sewell had the only hit. Alivia Barrett took the loss as the defense com...

Allie Weiss set a new personal best as Emporia High swimming and diving took fourth at Capitol Federal Natatorium in Topeka on Tuesday. Weiss led the Lady Spartans to their lone gold in diving. The senior continues to dominate and finished with a career high 514.05. Connelly Prouse, Evelie Prouse, Rhiannon Thomas, and ...

Chesney Erkel finished second as Emporia High golf met their Centenianal League counterparts Tuesday in Topeka at Lake Shawnee Golf Course. Erkel led two Spartans in the top ten. Erkel finished +4 and was off the lead by four shots. Marley Harter finished the round at +8 tied for eighth. EHS finished third as a team be...

Emporia State baseball's Colby Deaver headlines the team's All-MIAA recognition after being named the Pitcher of the Year Tuesday. The sophomore pitcher was a unanimous First Team honoree after leading the county with a 1.45 ERA, a 0.84 WHIP, and giving up just 1.03 walks per nine innings. Deaver is the first ESU Pit...