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...

The Emporia State women's tennis team fell short in a tight 5-2 loss at Washburn Thursday. The Turnpike Tussle rivals split the first two matches of doubles before Washburn took #3 doubles 7-6 after a 7-5 tiebreak to win the first point of the dual. With the Lady Hornets down 2-0, Lilie Bizouerne came back to win at ...

Two other Emporia High athletics teams were on the road on Thursday. The Emporia High boys golf team opened the season finishing 13th in the Washburn Rural/Great Plains Classic held at Wamego Country Club. The Spartans shot a 336 as a team, finishing 33 shots back of team champion, Manhattan. Hudson Sauder finished in ...

The Emporia High girls swim team finished third in its home invitational on Thursday. Emporia High had one event champion and three second place finishes to lead the way. The 400-yard freestyle relay team of Camryn Spafford, Taryn Woydziak, Bailey Wiltz and Brooke Monroe won the event in 4:48.89. Connelly Prouse had tw...

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...