Newman Regional Health's work towards medical care for babies and their mothers has earned it recognition through the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund. Newman Regional Health has been recognized as a High 5 for Mom & Baby Premier facility. This is a program designed to increase breastfeeding by using resources...

Whether it was budget line items or full bills, the Kansas Legislature was busy for the first day of the 2025 veto session. Thursday saw the Republican led Senate override over 40 vetoes from Democrat Governor Laura Kelly, 30 of which were line items for the fiscal 2026 budget. Overridden in both chambers Thursday: *Se...

The Glenn Miller Orchestra is bringing its classic swing sound to Emporia this weekend. The orchestra will hit the Granada Theatre stage Saturday at 7 pm. Originally formed back in 1938, the orchestra is the longest touring band in the world that brings classic songs and sounds from the swing era. Emporia Arts Council...

There seems to be no dispute between members of the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas that changes are needed. However, there does seem to be some dispute as to where exactly that change should start. During their regular meeting on Thursday morning, board members received a comprehensive report f...

Lyon County Commissioners have approved the purchase of land slated to house two important facilities. As part of their regular action meeting Thursday morning, commissioners approved purchasing what was listed as "Kretsinger property," a 19-acre tract of land at West South Avenue. This is not the same proper...

Three area schools have been honored by the Kansas State High School Activities Association for promoting good sportsmanship. Each league in the state is allowed to identify a KSHSAA Basketball Sportsmanship League/Conference Champion. 36 high schools were eligible during the 2024-25 basketball season with one from eac...

Emporia High will be searching for a new golf coach after this spring. During Wednesday's USD 253 Board of Education meeting, the board approved the resignation of Rick Eckert from his teaching and coaching position effective May 30, 2025 after the Spartans play the 5A State Championships at Emporia Golf Course. Ecker...

Emporia State baseball fell to Fort Hays State 8-1 at the Trusler Sports Complex in Emporia on Wednesday. With the win, the Tigers won the midweek MIAA series with one game left to play in Hays, Kan. The Tigers led 5-1 through five after scoring single runs in each of the second through fifth innings. Noah Steele de...

The #40 Emporia State men's tennis team fell 6-1 to #7 Washburn at the Washburn Tennis Complex on Wednesday. ESU was swept in doubles winning just six games combined in the three matches. The Ichabods claimed the first two singles matches before Duvan Santiago Torres got E-State on the board with a 6-3, 6-4 win at #6...

The Emporia High boys tennis team hosted a makeup tournament on Tuesday at the EHS Tennis Courts. In doubles play, Ricky Macias and Breckin Hines finished in eighth place, while Aidan Sanchez and Micah Mischke finished in 11th place. Macias and Hines lost to Piper, 8-2, in the seventh place match while Sanchez and Misc...