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'We're in a great place:' Anderson Harder retiring as USD 253 superintendent; search process to begin next week
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WEATHER: From main streets to highways, area travel near full speed after Wednesday's light snow
Feb 12, 2025
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CLOSINGS & CANCELLATIONS
Jan 03, 2025
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USD 284 finalizes list of superintendent candidates for interviews -- but won't announce names yet
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USD 253 board members consider ending use of Mary Herbert as administrative office building, reject Kansas Avenue bids
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'We're in a great place:' Anderson Harder retiring as USD 253 superintendent; search process to begin next week
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City Commission approves common consumption area downtown
Pending state approval, parts of downtown Emporia are now a common consumption area for alcoholic beverages. As part of a special meeting Wednesday, Emporia city commissioners approved an ordinance letting residents drink alcoholic beverages sold by participating businesses outside their licensed establishments and als...
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Lyon County Commission has Highway Department matters on Thursday's agenda
Lyon County commissioners will look at a pair of Highway Department items during their weekly action session Thursday. Commissioners may approve Wray Roofing's bid of nearly $20,000 to repair the salt storage building's dome roof. Separately, commissioners may approve a nearly $50,000 quote from John North Ford for a p...
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Tickets available for 32nd annual EFOZ roundup auction coming March 7
The Emporia Friends of the Zoo will be looking to round up dollars to support zoo operations early next month. The 32nd annual EFOZ Roundup Auction is scheduled for Friday, March 7 inside of the Lyon County Fairgrounds Anderson Building. In addition to the live auction which begins at 6:30 pm, the event will also inclu...
Feb 12, 2025
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Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoes Senate Bill 63 known as the Help Not Harm Act following passage by both Senate and House in late January
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has vetoed a bill that seeks to ban gender-affirming care for Kansas children. Senate Bill 63, also known as the Help not Harm Act, aims to prohibit for all children under the age of 18. Following her veto of the legislation, Governor Kelly stated "Right now, the Legislature should be f...
Feb 12, 2025
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Food and drug administration recalling select brands of tuna due to concerns of botulism following packaging error
If you recently picked up a can of tuna at Emporia's Walmart location you may want to dispose of it. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Tri-Union Seafoods is "voluntarily recalling" select tuna brands sold under the Genova, Van Camp's, H-E-B and Trader Joe's brand names. The recall is affecti...
Feb 12, 2025
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Bizourne Named MIAA Tennis Player of the Week
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Emporia High boys bowling takes first in home invite; girls take second
Feb 12, 2025
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Chase County girls defeat MdCV, MdCV boys edge Bulldogs in overtime
Feb 12, 2025
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Emporia High girls rout Junction City; boys fall in overtime
Feb 12, 2025
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Lady Hornets Sweep McPherson
Feb 12, 2025
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Bizourne Named MIAA Tennis Player of the Week
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HISTORY DENIED: Eagles Dominate Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX
The Philadelphia Eagles claimed their second world title with a convincing 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday. In a game in which the Chiefs defense held vaunted Eagles running back Saquon Barkley to just 57 yards on 23 carries, it was the Eagl...
Feb 10, 2025
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Hornet Weekend Roundup: Baseball and Softball Complete Tournaments, Tennis Opens Season
Emporia State athletics stayed busy in several states over the weekend in several different sports. The Emporia State track and field team was in Maryville, Mo. Friday and Saturday at the Bearcat Invite hosted by Northwest Missouri. The Hornets had several personal bests Friday but didn't have a finisher higher than e...
Feb 09, 2025
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Spartan Roundup: Bowlers 1st, 3rd at Buhler; Wrestlers each finish 3rd at League
The Emporia High bowling and wrestling teams competed on the road on Saturday. The bowling teams traveled to Hutchinson for the Buhler Crusader Classic. The Spartans took first with a series of 3,320, 104 better than runner-up Cheney. Colton Swift finished fourth with a 641 series. Nate Green finished 10th with a 589. ...
Feb 09, 2025
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Hornet Men Hang On while Lady Hornets Slip in Joplin
The Emporia State basketball teams split with Missouri Southern at the Leggett & Platt Athletic Center in Joplin, Mo. on Saturday. The Emporia State men didn't trail in the last 31 minutes of the game in an 83-74 victory over the Lions to pick up their second road win of the year. The game was close through the fi...
Feb 09, 2025
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Chase County splits with Burlingame
In our first matchup of the evening, the Chase County Lady Bulldogs raced out to an 18-8 1st quarter lead before winning 55-21 over Burlingame. Chase County was paced by 21 points from Madelyn Wilson. Head Coach Clayton Happy was pleased with how his team came out and took care of business. Skirvin led all scorers wit...
Feb 08, 2025
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