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Rec Commission meeting Monday precedes rec center community engagement meeting Tuesday
Now that three finalist sites are before Emporians, the process towards a new public recreation facility could take several steps forward before this week is out. The Emporia Recreation Commission's Rec Center Steering Committee is encouraging residents to attend a community engagement meeting from 5-7:30 pm Tuesday at...
Sep 15, 2024
Conversations continue between Newman Regional, Stormont Vail; Cocking encourages ongoing discussions
As conversations continue between Emporia's Newman Regional Health and Topeka's Stormont Vail Health on local medical care, including the prospect for a new facility in west Emporia, city leadership maintains the need for both sides to reach an agreement. Friday was a deadline date set by City Manager Trey Cocking in a...
Sep 15, 2024
ESU Music Gala Benefit helps students across campus, honors noted alum
Students at Emporia State University will benefit from the Music Department's annual Gala Benefit Concert held Saturday, regardless of whether they are majors, minors or just like to perform. The annual concert brought around 400 people to Albert Taylor Hall. Fundraising totals are pending. One of the annual highlights...
Sep 15, 2024
Chamber of Commerce, League of Women Voters set Candidate Forum dates
With less than two months remaining before the 2024 general election, the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and League of Women Voters Emporia chapter have scheduled a pair of candidate forums next month. Oct. 1 will involve the Lyon County Commission candidates, including Democrat Ronald McCoy and Republican incumbent ...
Sep 15, 2024
Lyon County Emergency Communications alerts iPhone users to issues with new Emergency SOS feature
With Apple rolling out a new system update, Lyon County Emergency Communications is alerting users about a feature that it say will impact 911 services. On the plus side, Emergency SOS Live Video lets iPhone users share live-stream videos and recorded items during emergency calls. Emergency dispatchers can send secure ...
Sep 15, 2024
Latest Sports
Emporia High cross country teams host EHS Invitational
The Emporia High cross country team held the EHS Invitational Saturday at Jones Park. The Emporia High girls finished seventh with 173 points. Sophomore Madison Evans finished seventh with a time of 19:25.46. Emma Beatty finished eighth with a time of 19:29.43. Bailee Van Sickle finished 59th with a time of 21:58.97. I...
Sep 14, 2024
Lebo routs Northern Heights, 54-8
The Lebo Wolves topped Northern Heights 54-8 on the Area Game of the Week Friday night. The Wolves got off to a hot start with a 28-yard touchdown run by senior Eli Hauff on their first posession of the game to take an early lead they would never relinquish. Senior Quarterback Drew Konrade added a six-yard touchdown ru...
Sep 14, 2024
Emporia High drops home opener against Wichita West
The Emporia High football team had two costly turnovers that resulted in 14 points as Wichita West defeated the Spartans, 40-12, Friday night at Welch Stadium. Wichita West had two interceptions in the first quarter, one that turned into a 6-yard touchdown run by Mencali En. The Pioneer tacked on 14 more points in the ...
Sep 14, 2024
Lady Hornet Soccer Pulls Away from Northern State
The Emporia State soccer team scored three-straight goals to beat Northern State 3-1 in Bismarck, N. D. on Friday afternoon. NSU tallied first before the Lady Hornets answered with less than 20 minutes to go in the first half on a goal by Megan Jeremias assisted by Sade Lee. Less than five minutes into the secon...
Sep 13, 2024
Lady Hornet Volleyball Kennels Bulldogs in Five
The Emporia State volleyball team opened the Tiger Classic with a 3-2 win over former MIAA rival Truman State beating the Bulldogs 25-16, 18-25, 25-23, 19-25, 15-8 victory Friday afternoon at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays. ESU started strong defensively forcing 11 TSU errors in the opening set, but Truman State hit ...
Sep 13, 2024