July and August have been pretty hot months this year -- setting the scene for the Peterson Planetarium's next set of shows this month. The presentation, though, doesn't deal with weather. The August full-dome presentation is called "The Hot and Energetic Universe." Planetarium Director Mark Brown says this i...

While generating support for the future of healthcare locally, Newman Regional Health also paid tribute to the past during the 2026 Denim and Diamonds Gala and Auction Friday evening. The annual fundraiser, again held in the Memorial Union of Emporia State University, took time to honor this year's legacy award winner,...

Next week, the Emporia Recreation Commission is encouraging residents to learn more about the plans for a major shift in the city's public recreation facilities. The Rec Center Steering Committee has two community open house events planned: Wednesday at the Emporia Senior Center and Thursday at Flint Hills Technical Co...

Court processes have started after an arrest this week on suspected drug activity in Emporia. Lance Harris had his first official appearance in Lyon County District Court on Thursday and will return for a preliminary hearing Sept 3. Judge Doug Jones set bond at $200,000 and appointed Steve Atherton as defense attorney....

Work will have to continue on an updated Farm Bill at a later time. The US Senate Agriculture Committee failed to pass a "skinny" Farm Bill, meaning the full Senate will not vote on the proposed legislation until Congress returns to Washington, DC, next month. Kansas members of Congress have been saying Farm ...

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...

Emporia State football started training camp Monday on the grass fields just northeast of Welch Stadium as installation continues of the brand new FieldTurf for Blackcreek Diesel Field. Progress was delayed on the turf by storms last week. Still, head coach Garin Higgins is happy to have the upgrade almost complete. ...

A historic season could be on the horizon for Olpe football. Head coach Chris Schmidt enters his 20th season at the helm after guiding the Eagles to 14 consecutive playoff appearances. Olpe is coming off a 7-3 campaign that ended with an overtime loss to Jackson Heights in the regional round of the playoffs. Despite th...

Emporia State Director of Tennis John Blackburn will take over as the women's head coach in 2026. Blackburn was already coaching the men after arriving as sport director in 2023. He replaces CyCy Peyroche who departed as head coach of the Lady Hornets this summer. Blackburn has led the Hornets to a 29-25 overall rec...