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Farm equipment theft in Chase County under investigation
Chase County deputies are looking for the person or people involved in stealing farm equipment from the southwest part of the county. A hay rake, air compressor and air hose reel were taken from the 8...
Apr 02, 2019
Emporia High softball sweeps Topeka Seaman
The Emporia High softball team swept a doubleheader from Topeka Seaman Monday. The Lady Spartans won the first game 16-4 in 5 innings. Mya Chapman was 3 for 4 with 4 RBI. Your browser does not support...
Apr 02, 2019
One person transported following two-vehicle injury accident in north Emporia
One woman was taken to Newman Regional Health with reported injuries following a two-vehicle collision in north Emporia. Emergency crews were called out to the intersection of West 9th Ave and Neosho ...
Apr 01, 2019
Emporia Community Foundation rolling out new grant program
The Emporia Community Foundation has unveiled a new grant program centred around aiding area children. The foundation is currently accepting grant applications for the Sadie Jones Grant program. The p...
Apr 01, 2019
Emporia Farmer's Market gearing up for outdoor season and new expansion
With the indoor season soon coming to a close, big changes are on the horizon for the Emporia Farmer’s Market. There are just two more indoor markets remaining for this season at Water’s T...
Apr 01, 2019
Suspected gas leak in downtown Emporia turns out to be near-miss during excavation work
A reported gas leak in downtown Emporia turned out to be a near-miss, according to authorities. The suspected leak was first reported in the 200 block of Merchant just before 11 am. Emporia Fire Batta...
Apr 01, 2019
As April burn restrictions begin, landowners weigh Sierra Club recommendations to change certain practices
Burn restrictions are underway across the Flint Hills. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is launching its annual restrictions as part of the agency’s Smoke Management Plan. Flint H...
Apr 01, 2019
Diversion agreement filed for Chase County jail staffer accused of illicit relationship with inmate
The Chase County jail staffer accused of having an illicit relationship with a Sedgwick County inmate last fall has agreed to diversion in her case. Courtney White-Dold, 20, was originally charged wit...
Apr 01, 2019
Audio - Monday - 04-01-19
Cherie Crisp discusses the Relay for Life Kickoff event on April 10. Your browser does not support the audio element. Dirty Kanza operations manager LeLan Dains previews the Dirty Kanza Training Camp....
Apr 01, 2019
Busy Monday for Emporia High athletes
The Emporia High Softball, Track, Girls Soccer, Boys Golf and Girls Swim and Dive team are scheduled to compete Monday. The Emporia High softball team hosts Topeka Seaman in a doubleheader that was po...
Apr 01, 2019
