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7 medal winners from Emporia at Kids State Wrestling
7 Emporia wrestlers picked up medals at the Kansas Kids State wrestling tournament. McKenna Crosby finished in 1st place in the girls 12 and under 89-95 weight class. Madelynn Griffin placed 2nd in he...
Mar 18, 2019
Nearly 60 weekend burns, including out-of-control fire near Olpe, mark unofficial start of Lyon County's grass fire season
Firefighters from two Lyon County departments spent time at a grass fire near Olpe on Sunday afternoon as the county’s grass fire season finally got underway. Crews from Olpe and Emporia were di...
Mar 18, 2019
Short list of road closures still active; recent flooding is latest delay in gravel road repairs from last fall
A handful of Lyon County roads remain closed after flooding rainfall last week. *Road N from Road 220 to 240 *Road 150 from Kansas Highway 99 east to Road M, also known as Weaver Street Road M from Ro...
Mar 17, 2019
Florida high school teacher first to be named to National Teachers Hall of Fame 2019 induction class
In three months, the National Teachers Hall of Fame will begin its formal induction week for its Class of 2019. Induction announcements began Friday, when Dr. Mary Jo Murray, a 36-year high school mat...
Mar 17, 2019
Rec Commission to mull equipment purchase for Jones Aquatic Center
New equipment for the Jones Aquatic Center will highlight the agenda for the Emporia Recreation Commission on Monday. Last month, the Rec Commission board briefly touched on a proposal from Recreonics...
Mar 17, 2019
P3 Tips system offers anonymous tips for Lyon County Crime Stoppers
Lyon County Crime Stoppers has implemented an anonymous system to receive tips on suspicious activity. This system is powered by P3 Tips and it allows for people to anonymously report this activity to...
Mar 17, 2019
Iowa State out scores Kansas in Big-12 Chamionship
Iowa State out scored Kansas 78-66 to win the Big-12 basketball tournament championship and earn a spot in the NCAA tournament. Iowa State closed out the first half on a 11-1 run to take a 32-22 lead ...
Mar 17, 2019
Emporia State baseball defeats Central Oklahoma 10-1
The Emporia State baseball team out scored Central Oklahoma 10-1 Saturday. The Hornets scored 2 runs in the first inning on a wild pitch and a bases loaded hit bats man. They added a run in the 3rd on...
Mar 17, 2019
Emporia State softball splits doubleheader with Washburn
The Emporia State softball team split a doubleheader with Washburn Saturday. Washburn won the first game 6-3. Emporia State won the 2nd game 9-1 in 5 innings. The Lady Hornets scored 3 runs in the fir...
Mar 17, 2019
Shamrocks and shenanigans fill downtown Emporia Saturday for annual St. Patrick's Day activities
Emporia transformed into the Emerald City Saturday to celebrate St. Patricks Day. The annual St. Patrick’s Committee St. Patrick’s Day activities took place. Activities began with the Lepr...
Mar 17, 2019
