CareArc is reminding residents their doors are open to all, despite upcoming federal changes in healthcare eligibility. In a news release from the health care provider this past week, CareArc urged immigrant patients to take steps to prepare for upcoming changes through H.R. 1, which will go into effect on October 1, i...

Traffic was constricted for several hours this past weekend after a bridge was hit by an oversized load Saturday evening. The incident happened around mile marker 139 on the Kansas Turnpike, 12 miles northeast of the Emporia exit and 8 miles southwest of the Admire exit, around 8:30 pm Saturday. A load of 2 large-diame...

Four decades in, Flint Hills Beef Fest appears as strong as ever. That was the perspective of Beef Fest Committee Jessie Smith during the event's annual steak feed Saturday. She saw a lot of signs of tradition woven through this year's overall event. Futurity winners are as follows: Grass Futurity Steers: Wade Gleue, L...

President Donald Trump is hoping to lower beef prices by allowing more imported beef into the country. It's the second time in a year Trump has offered this general plan as a solution to record-setting beef prices. And like last time, ranching groups aren't pleased. The statement from Kansas Farm Bureau President Glenn...

The miniature train in Soden's Grove made more memories for families Saturday. The Sertoma Club has been operating the train for 25 years now, and with the regular ride season ending next weekend, the club invited the community to get some free train rides. Club President Barb Rourk remembers when the train switched ma...

Northern Heights is looking to take another step forward this season after finishing 3-6 in 2025. Peyton Heins enters his fifth year leading the Wildcats, continuing to build a culture at his alma mater. Senior Cooper Woodrow leads the list of returners for Northern Heights. Woodrow has been leading the offense since h...

The Emporia State volleyball team is receiving votes in the initial AVCA Top 25 Preseason Poll. The Lady Hornets finished No. 23 in the country a year ago and are sixth among teams receiving votes to start 2026. Concordia St. Paul out of the NSIC is the preseason pick to win the national title with the Golden Bears r...

Emporia State director of tennis John Blackburn is set up for a busy 2026. Following the departure of women's head coach CyCy Peyroche this summer, Blackburn will step up to coach the men's and women's team this season. He said he's excited about the opportunity. Gwendal Mazuay returns as a graduate student for the H...

The Burlingame Bearcats are looking to reload after a 6-4 season in 2025 that ended with a Regional-round loss to eventual Division 2 state champion Hanover. Replacing key pieces from last year's team will be a major challenge for head coach Jeff Slater. All Lyon County League First Team selections Drake Skirvin, Danny...

The Emporia State cross country teams will welcome in plenty of new faces for the 2026 campaign. The Lady Hornets have 15 on the roster for 2026 after finishing ninth at the MIAA Championships and 22nd at their NCAA Regional in 2025. Head coach Justin Hill begins his third leading the program and is excited about the...