An initial report of a drowning in southeast Emporia on Saturday was erroneous, but a child was still taken to hospitalized for observation afterward. Emporia Fire and Emporia Police were dispatched to Eastgate Plaza Apartments, 702 Eastgate, around 8:10 pm. While rescue crews were headed to the apartment complex, info...

Whenever Labor Day rolls around, health officials really start highlighting the need to get vaccinated against influenza. Lyon County Health Officer Dr Ladun Oyenuga is on that list. September is traditionally when back-to-school illnesses like rhinovirus, strep throat and others become commonplace in a hurry. Dr Oyenu...

A reported structure fire call in downtown Emporia turned out to have a less significant cause Emporia, Americus and Olpe firefighters were dispatched to Genesis Health Clubs, 1007 Commercial, around 10 am. Instead of a fire, crews found an overheated light ballast had caused some haze inside part of the business. The ...

Temporary for one. Permanent for another. Regardless, Emporia's list of restaurants shortened by 2 this week. Palermo's Italian Ristorante, 2002 West 6th, has posted it is temporarily closed. Reasons have not been given and there is no indication when or if the restaurant will reopen. Palermo's had opened in the summer...

Since a major refresh of the Kansas Turnpike's Emporia service exit was announced earlier this summer, the general timeline has been 15-18 months. The Turnpike Authority outlined a firmer time frame Thursday. Foundation walls and footing construction will take place in October and November, with vertical structural ste...

Osage City made the most of its big-play opportunities Friday night, rallying from a halftime deficit to defeat Olpe 20-7 in the season opener at the new Olpe Fitness Park. Osage City struck first when Sawyer Speece broke loose for a 61-yard touchdown run with 9:03 remaining in the opening quarter. The Indians missed t...

The Emporia High defense made a statement in the season opener Friday night, scoring three touchdowns as the Spartans dominated Wichita North 67-0 at Wichita Northwest High School. Emporia's defense set the tone from the opening whistle, scoring touchdowns on the Spartans' first two defensive possessions. Noah Rodecap ...

The Emporia State volleyball team has started the Sioux Falls Tournament 3-0 with wins over UMary and Augustana today. This morning, ESU swept the Marauders 25-18, 25-21, 25-15 at the Stewart Center in Sioux Falls, S. D. The Lady Hornet offense was humming outhitting UMary .303 to .181 in the match. Newcomer Piper B...

The Emporia State volleyball team opened the Sioux Falls Tournament with a win over the host Panthers in five sets on Thursday. ESU came from behind for a 25-21, 21-25, 20-25, 25-13, 15-13 thriller at the Stewart Center in Sioux Falls, S. D. Both teams hit over .250 in the first set as ESU notched a tight win, but th...

A pair of second-half goals from Brayden Sailer propelled Emporia High soccer to a 2-0 victory over Seaman on Thursday. The Spartans and Vikings battled to a scoreless draw through the opening 40 minutes before EHS broke through midway through the second half. Sailer beat the Seaman goalkeeper twice in a span of minute...