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17th District Senator Jeff Longbine of Emporia has more work ahead of him this legislative session. Senate President Ty Masterson has announced Longbine as vice chair of the Pensions, Investments and ...

Coronavirus has been with us now for better than nine months, but longstanding questions about test results continue to pop up. There are still concerns about tests. In some cases, according to Lyon C...

Reports and updates will highlight the Flint Hills Technical College Board of Trustees meeting Monday. The board will receive the monthly college report from President Dean Hollenbeck. Monthly financi...

Sports Talk Emporia High girls basketball Coach Carolyn Dorsey, boys Coach Beau Welch and Mitch Holthus Voice of the Kansas City Chiefs. Your browser does not support the audio element.

The Kansas Jayhawks outscored Oklahoma 63-59 Saturday. The game featured 9 lead changes and 7 ties. Kansas took the lead for good with 2:19 to play on a basket by David McCormack. McCormack also score...

Oklahoma State defeated Kansas State 70-54 Saturday. The Wildcats were shorthanded, playing with only 8 players due to injuries and COVID protocol. The first half was close with 6 lead changes and 5 t...

The Emporia High boys wrestling team was 1-4 in duels at Dodge City Saturday. The Emporia High girls finished in 4th place. The lone win for the boys was over Manhattan 42-36. The Spartans were defeat...

Progress is on track so far for a major water line improvement project in parts of Emporia. Work began last month on a water line improvement effort along Elm Street from West Sixth to Newman Regional...

Never have I felt so conflicted about what to talk about! The situations surrounding the presidential election and pandemic are so discouraging it'seasier to ignore them than to wade in. Before I shar...

Community leaders put out the plea for shoppers to support local businesses all last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the local community answered in a big way. During separate interviews with KV...