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Gov. Kelly vetoes Republican-championed income, food sales tax restructuring plan
Governor Laura Kelly issued her first veto Monday, putting a major piece of Republican-backed tax legislation on hold — at least for the short term. Kelly, a Democrat, vetoed Senate Bill 22, cha...
Mar 26, 2019
Longbine: K-12 funding among big issues yet to solve before 2019 legislative session closes down
A lot has been accomplished, but some heavy lifting remains ahead for state lawmakers. That’s the perspective of 17th District Senator and Senate Vice President Jeff Longbine of Emporia, who joi...
Mar 25, 2019
Donkey basketball raising money for USD 252 Honor Flight trip
The USD 252 Southern Lyon County Honor Flight is fast approaching, and the district is raising funds for the upcoming trip with a little donkey basketball Tuesday night. Hartford student Bailey Darbys...
Mar 25, 2019
Health Center, Newman Regional Health boards holding separate monthly meetings this week
The Flint Hills Community Health Center Board of Directors is planning for two meetings Tuesday, while the Newman Regional Health Board of Trustees has a single meeting later in the week. As part of t...
Mar 25, 2019
Westar alerts customers of fraudulent check scam
Westar Energy is alerting customers about a fraudulent check scheme, although the activity does not appear to be taking place locally. The utility says several checks in Pennsylvania and Ohio have a f...
Mar 25, 2019
Audio - Monday - 03-25-19
Bethany Thomas and USD 252 students preview the district’s Honor Flight donkey basketball fundraiser March 26. Your browser does not support the audio element. Emporia Senator and Kansas Senate ...
Mar 25, 2019
UPDATE: All Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve trails east of K-177 closed until further notice for prescribed burns
The annual grass fire season is underway across the Flint Hills, including the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve. Rangeland burns on the preserve need ideal weather conditions, including wind speed,...
Mar 25, 2019
Emporia High girls soccer to open play in Titan Classic
The Emporia High girls soccer team begins play in the Wichita South Titan Classic Monday evening when they play Salina Central. Coach Oscar Macias says this week is more about finding the strenghts an...
Mar 25, 2019
All 4 number 1 seeds in Sweet 16 of NCAA Mens basketball
All the number 1 seeds have advanced to the sweet 16 in the NCAA Mens Basketball tournament. NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT(1) Duke 77, Central Florida 76(1) Virginia 63, Oklahoma 51(1) North ...
Mar 25, 2019
Emporia State baseball complete sweep of Southwest Bapitst
The Emporia State baseball team completed the sweep of Southwest Baptist with a 10-3 win Sunday. Southwest Baptist had a 3-0 lead after 3 innings. Emporia State tied the game with 3 runs in the 4th on...
Mar 25, 2019
