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$350,000 anonymous gift announced for Little Lyons
Renovations at Little Lyons Childcare are getting a significant boost, thanks to a six-figure donation. The Little Lyons Board of Directors says it has received an anonymous donation of $350,000. The purpose is twofold: to upgrade the building's new heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and to beautify clas...
Jan 11, 2025
ESU Foundation names new leader
A man with experience in executive positions in higher education, healthcare and special needs improvements will be the next leader of the Emporia State University Foundation. ESU says Jason Drummond has over 20 years of experience, most recently as president and CEO of Down Syndrome Innovations. Over the last seven ye...
Jan 10, 2025
Flint Hills Towing named Chamber Business of the Year
The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce has started its annual awards announcements with its Business of the Year recipient. Flint Hills Towing was named Friday, with the Chamber mentioning economic contributions, customer service and community involvement as reasons for the award. Owned by Richelle and Jason Birk, Flint ...
Jan 10, 2025
Two arrested after alleged burglaries, thefts in Osage County
Reported burglaries near Osage City and Overbrook have led to two arrests. Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells says the reports were noted between Jan. 3-5. Following early investigative work, deputies and investigators gained enough information for a search warrant. Colton Hill, age 23 of Osage City, and 52-year-old Bria...
Jan 10, 2025
Traffic on Emporia's main streets improving, but EPD maintains travel advisory with wintry mix possible Saturday evening
Already with Level 2 crash reporting underway all week, Emporia Police officers are telling drivers locally to limit their travel until further notice. Officers are asking residents to avoid all non-essential travel after this past weekend's 5-plus inches were followed by around 2-3 inches Thursday night into Friday. T...
Jan 10, 2025
Latest Sports
Hornets Outtussled by Washburn
The Emporia State basketball teams fell twice to Washburn at White Auditorium on Saturday in the Turnpike Tussle. The #2 Ichabods raced out to a 13-3 lead and never trailed on the way to a 105-77 win over the Hornets. Jack Bachelor scored 11 of Washburn's first 13 and ESU never got back into the game. Washburn finish...
Jan 05, 2025
Cervantes seeking national tournament berth with victory at Silver Gloves Regionals Saturday
Emporia Spartan Boxing will be looking to send a competitor to the Silver Gloves National Tournament this weekend. 14-year-old Cristian "Gio" Cervantes will compete in the Silver Gloves Regional finals on Saturday in Rockford, Illinois at 154 lbs. With a win, Cervantes will advance to his first national champ...
Jan 04, 2025
Gilpin's 22 Helps ESU Hold Off Jennies while Hornet Comeback Falls Short Against Mules
The Emporia State basketball teams played to a split against Central Missouri at White Auditorium in Emporia Thursday to restart the 2024-25 season. Gracie Gilpin and Katie Horyna combined for 42 points as the Lady Hornets fended off the Jennies 70-66. ESU rushed into the lead on a personal 9-0 run by Gilpin at the en...
Jan 03, 2025
Emporia High boys swim and dive wins home invitational
It was a good start to the 2025 portion of the schedule for the Emporia High boys swim and dive team on Thursday. The Spartans won their home invitational with 485 points winning the meet by 60 points over Seaman. The 200-yard freestyle relay team of Beckett Schultz, Collin Moody, Luke Marshall and Logan Woydziak won t...
Jan 03, 2025
Council Grove's Ace Monihen selected for Kansas Shrine Bowl
One area high school football standout will be playing in the Kansas Shrine Bowl in Dodge City this June. Council Grove's Ace Monihen was selected to play for the West team in the Shrine Bowl. Monihen helped the Braves to an 8-4 record and an appearance in a Class 2A Sub-State Championship game against Nemaha Central. ...
Jan 01, 2025