State assessment data and facility assessments will be the major focal points for USD 253 Emporia Board of Education members when they convene for their regular meeting Wednesday evening. The board will receive the spring 2026 state assessment preliminary results as part of their teaching and learning items on the agen...

The Neosho River's Regional Advisory Committee is discussing the potential benefits of not just one, but two methods for reducing silt in the John Redmond Reservoir. In front of the public since February has been a tentative hydrosuction project, essentially siphoning the dirt out of the lake at a much lower cost than ...

The Emporia Recreation Commission's Rec Center Steering Committee has an important meeting Tuesday. Board members will meet at 3:30 pm with a goal of deciding whether to move forward with a plan to build a new public recreation center and renovate Lee Beran Rec Center or delay the project. Tuesday's meeting follows the...

An Emporia man has been arrested and charged with illegal sexual activity with minors. The Harrisonville, Missouri, Police Department says 25-year-old Austin Christopher Muse has been arrested on suspicion of: *One count of statutory rape of attempted statutory rape, first-degree, of a person under age 14 *Two counts o...

The Kansas Turnpike Authority's Emporia service area is due for a refresh, and the KTA has announced plans to that end. Plans are to demolish and rebuild the facility at mile marker 132, five miles northeast of the Emporia tollgate. On Monday, the KTA announced Tessere of Wichita as the architect, Dondlinger & Sons...

A second half penalty shot was the difference maker as Emporia FC toppled the top team in the League for Clubs Mid-American Conference Thursday night. Emporia FC defeated the previously unbeaten Omaha Evolution 1-0 in what was a back-and-forth match for the Black Lions, who were looking to bounce back after a loss in t...

Emporia State soccer coach Jane Grimley-Gunn has added Josue Rivas to her coaching staff as she begins her third season with the Lady Hornets. Rivas joins the Black & Gold after coaching at Sporting Nebraska where he coached multiple teams in their girls academy. He previously spent five years on the staff at Cre...

Emporia High School is searching for a new leader for its softball program. On Wednesday, the school announced the resignation of Head Softball Coach Tom McClure, who spent the last three seasons leading the Lady Spartans. In a press release issued by the athletic department, McClure noted that his decision to step awa...

The Council Grove baseball team put a massive stamp on the 2026 KABC 3A All-State selections, leading the area with an impressive five players earning postseason recognition, alongside a major coaching honor. Headlining the first-team honors for the Braves were senior third baseman Maxton Villobos, junior outfielder Br...

The 2026 Flint Hills League Softball All-League teams have been announced, with Osage City and Chase County leading the way with multiple selections across the league's top honors. First Team Osage City senior pitcher Peyton Pitts was named a unanimous First Team selection after dominating in the circle throughout the ...