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Free concert at Granada Theatre to feature Kansas City Baroque Consortium
A special free concert is coming to Emporia on Sunday. Emporia State University’s Department of Music is hosting “A Concert of Baroque Chamber Music” at the Granada Theatre. Music de...
Feb 24, 2019
Annual St. David's Day concert and celebration coming early in March
St. David’s Day is fast approaching, and the community is preparing for the annual concert to celebrate the Welsh holiday. The local community, including Emporia and Lebo, were originally heavil...
Feb 24, 2019
Power outage impacts central, southern Coffey County
Power was out for roughly 90 minutes in central and southern Coffey County on Saturday evening. The Coffey County Sheriff’s Office says the outage affected places like Burlington and Gridley. We...
Feb 24, 2019
Emporia High's Drew Baker finishes fifth at 5A state wrestling
Emporia High had one Spartan wrestler take the podium at the 5A state tournament Saturday. Senior Drew Baker placed 5th at 195 pounds. Baker advanced to the championship semifinals on day one with a w...
Feb 23, 2019
One-car crash near Matfield Green leads to injuries for Wichita woman
A crash in southern Chase County hurt a Wichita woman Saturday morning. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the wreck happened shortly before 9 am near mile marker 102, or five miles northeast of the Matfi...
Feb 23, 2019
The Olpe girls and boys claim Regional Championships, on their way to Sub-State
The Olpe girls and boys claimed Regional Championships, Saturday, as the girls beat Waverly 58-34 and the boys topped Madison 54-34. The Olpe girls jumped out to a 22-11 first quarter lead, and pushed...
Feb 23, 2019
Highland apologizes, asks to be removed from bill calling same-sex marriages 'a parody'
51st District Representative Ron Highland has asked to be taken off the sponsorship list for a controversial bill relating to same-sex marriages and the LGBT community. Highland co-sponsored HB 2320, ...
Feb 23, 2019
Drug distribution suspect pleads to possession with intent charge
Another suspect in an alleged drug distribution ring from last year has reached a plea agreement in the case. Luis Guillen pleaded Thursday to drug possession with intent to distribute. He was origina...
Feb 23, 2019
Emporia State hosts Missouri Southern on Senior day
The Emporia State basketball teams play their final home games of the season Saturday afternoon when they host Missouri Southern. The men tip-off at 5pm. 6 seniors will be playing their final game at ...
Feb 23, 2019
Emporia High basketball teams celebrate senior night with wins over Junction City
The Emporia High girls and boys basketball teams closed out the regular season with senior night wins over Junction City Friday night. The Lady Spartans scored the first 6 points and never looked back...
Feb 23, 2019
