
Short list of Lyon County roads remains closed after Thursday storm; all-hazard severe weather risk possible Monday
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Traffic flow adjustments coming soon to Prairie at 12th and 15th as major waterline project nears end
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New RDA bylaws tentatively set for approval at May 9 meeting
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Kansas Arts Commission announces Tallgrass Artist Residency participants
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Governor signs bill creating Office of Early Childhood among list of approvals
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Short list of Lyon County roads remains closed after Thursday storm; all-hazard severe weather risk possible Monday
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Latest News

KTA echoes KDOT call to report scam texts about unpaid tolls
The Kansas Turnpike is again reminding drivers to report texts about unpaid tolls. The KTA has been dealing with smishing scams for about a year. Senior Customer Service Manager Donnell Brown says the KTA does not send unsolicited text messages about tolls. Drivers will only get texts from the KTA if they have a DriveK...
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Month-long string of success for Flint Hills Technical College capped off by record-setting Gala Benefit and Auction
The theme for the Flint Hills Technical College's annual Gala Benefit and Auction was "Run for the Roses." In terms of fundraising, the event put on a performance akin to Secretariat. Friday's event at White Auditorium generated $214,000, easily besting the prior record of $186,000 set last year. This year's ...
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DOGE, tariffs and voting among topics addressed with Congressman Derek Schmidt on KVOE
Kansas Second District Congressman Derek Schmidt sees a more targeted approach in the future as the Department of Government Efficiency continues its work. Government efficiency was one of several topics addressed as part of Schmidt's monthly appearance on KVOE's Morning Show. Republicans in Congress have taken some he...
Apr 25, 2025

Projects in Emporia, numerous nearby communities secure HEAL funding through Kansas Department of Commerce
Emporia and several nearby communities are benefiting from funding announced by the Kansas Department of Commerce. Emporia's Gazette Collective restoration project is getting $100,000 in HEAL funding. This is turning the former Emporia Gazette office at 517 Merchant into a restaurant, office space for Mitchell-Markowit...
Apr 25, 2025

Crime Stoppers issues reward for man wanted on PFA warrant
Lyon County Crime Stoppers is asking for help in finding a man wanted on suspected protection from abuse violations. Crime Stoppers says Walter Armando Duarte has a warrant out for his arrest. Duarte is listed as 5-foot-7, 180 pounds, with dark hair and dark brown or black eyes. His head may be shaved or he may have fa...
Apr 25, 2025

Hornets Blanked By Lions on Senior Day
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Emporia High track and field ninth and 11th at Free State
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Rios Leads Hornets to 12-8 Win over Lions
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Hornet Tennis Wraps Up Undefeated Home Schedule with Senior Day Win
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Emporia High girls swim takes fifth at Marion
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Hornets Blanked By Lions on Senior Day
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Latest Sports

Emporia High boys tennis takes eighth in home invite
The Emporia High boys tennis team finished eighth in its home invitational on Friday. Emporia High's top finish came from Brecken Hines, who finished eighth, falling 8-4 to Topeka West's Will Hitch in the seventh place match. Tegan Mitchell finished 15th with an 8-5 victory over Aiden Entress of Ottawa. The doubles te...
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KSHSAA approves shot clock for postseason basketball among items approved during Executive Board and Board of Director Meetings
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...
Apr 25, 2025

Lady Hornets Make MIAA Tennis Tournament Sweeping Lady Lions
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 ...
Apr 25, 2025

Emporia High girls soccer shuts out Topeka West
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.
Apr 24, 2025

Coach Baker Brings Energy And Theatrics to Introductory Press Conference
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 ...
Apr 24, 2025