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Sertoma Club serves up new fundraiser to aid local efforts
A little friendly competition is helping to support efforts of the Sertoma Club. The club held their inaugural chilli cookoff Saturday at Flint Hills Technical College with 14 different chilis for the...
Mar 31, 2019
Town hall meeting sheds light on health care options for area veterans
With the Veterans Administration’s outpatient medical clinic in Emporia set to close its doors, area veterans had a chance to learn of future medical options during a special town hall meeting S...
Mar 30, 2019
4th Annual Lyon County Community Baby Showers sees outstanding attendance
Hundreds of mothers came to the Anderson Building on Saturday morning for the annual Lyon County Community Baby Shower. The event began at 9:00 am with over 20 informational booths to attend. Event or...
Mar 30, 2019
Huge turnout at 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser for local student with cancer
Not even Mother Nature’s wintery influence could deter a large gathering at the 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser to support Austin Moore and family. Austin is a 14-year-old Emporia High School student and...
Mar 30, 2019
NCAA Mens basketball tournament down to Elite 8
The NCAA mens basketball tournament is now down to the Elite 8. Friday night in the regional semi-finals: In the Midwest Regional, being played in Kansas City.Auburn up-set number 1 seed North Carolin...
Mar 30, 2019
Funeral arrangements announced for former Lyon County Sheriff
Funeral services have been announced for former Lyon County Sheriff Cliff Hacker. Hacker passed away last Saturday at the age of 72. Services will be held at 2 pm Monday at McGilley and Frye Funeral H...
Mar 30, 2019
Emma Chase Friday Music Shows celebrates 20 years of weekly performances in Chase County
More than 30 local musicians performed Friday night in Cottonwood Falls for the 20th anniversary of the Emma Chase Friday Night Music Shows. A full house of listeners came to hear these artists give r...
Mar 30, 2019
ESU expanding admissions for nursing department
Emporia State University’s nursing program is growing. This is thanks to a recent expansion of the program which has seen them go from admitting only 50 students in the fall to now being able to...
Mar 29, 2019
Memorial to Notre Dame legend Knute Rockne unveiled at Matfield Green service area
Travellers passing through the Matfield Green Service area in Chase County will now be welcomed by the smile of a college football icon. Friday morning the Kansas Turnpike Authority unveiled a new mem...
Mar 29, 2019
Emporia State baseball to host Missouri Southern, in battle for 1st place
A battle for first place in the MIAA standings takes place this weekend when the Emporia State baseball team hosts Missouri Southern. The Hornets are a game back of Southern in the MIAA standings. Jun...
Mar 29, 2019
