The annual Take Back the Night event, organized by SOS Inc., brought many messages to those in attendance, including a message of empowerment for victims to "take back their stories." That was a key message from featured speaker and author Susan Fowler, who is known for her book "Whistleblower," whi...

Medical and mental health reports highlighted the Lyon County Commission's weekly action session Thursday morning. This included the annual report from Crosswinds Counseling and Wellness presented by CEO Amanda Cunningham, which showed increases in services, staffing and patients over the past year. To be specific, Cun...

Disc Golf courses across Emporia will be busy with the Glass Blown Open beginning on Friday. Over 400 players will be playing at Jones East and Jones West, Peter Pan Park, and Champions Landing. Tournament Director Jackie Morris says Emporia is a special place when events like the GBO are held in the community. Prior t...

It appears traffic rearrangements due to a wreck causing significant bridge damage last week will take "several months" to finish. The Kansas Turnpike Authority says repair plans are in progress after an "over-height" load hit the northbound Turnpike bridge over US Highway 50. Several factors remain...

CareArc's Community Health department is asking residents to be proactive in preventing measles as the disease continues to spread. CareArc Marketing Manager Justin Ogleby says measles is highly contagious. It can live in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves a given area. Anybody who is infected ...

Shot clock will be coming to high school basketball for multiple classifications in the postseason beginning next academic year. The Kansas High School Activities Association's Executive Board approved the mandatory adoption of shot clock usage in the postseason for Classes 6A, 5A, and 4A for the 2025-26 season. Classe...

The Emporia State women's tennis team swept Arkansas-Fort Smith to punch their ticket to the MIAA Tournament on Friday. The Lady Hornets started by winning the doubles point with victories at #2 and #3 doubles. E-State then swept the Lady Lions in six singles matches winning each in straight sets. Paige Stranghoner ...

The Emporia High girls soccer team picked up its second win of the week with a 5-0 victory at Topeka West on Thursday. Katie Smart led the way with two goals. Emersyn Johnson, Aracely Aleman and Peyton Chanley each had one goal. Emporia High (6-4) hosts Wichita Heights at 6:15 p.m. Monday.

With a click of her heels and her own vanishing act behind the podium, new head women's basketball coach Melissa "MJ" Baker emerged in bright ruby red basketball sneakers and proclaimed to a packed Skyline Room at Emporia State's Memorial Union on Thursday: Baker brings with her a career record of 334-148 in ...

The Emporia State tennis team dropped a 5-2 decision on the road at Harding on Wednesday. The #21 Bisons won the doubles point thanks to a 7-6 victory at #2 doubles after going to a tiebreak. ESU won the first two singles matches with Roko Kacer and Diego Calvo picking up wins at #6 and #4 singles respectively, but t...