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Emporia High basketball teams split with Manhattan
The Emporia High boys basketball team got back on the winning track with a big 50-45 win at Manhattan Tuesday night. It was a close game throughout. The biggest lead for the Spartans was by 7 points. ...
Jan 09, 2019
Trial begins in case of Angelica Hale v. Emporia State University
A bench trial is underway in Topeka in the case of a former Emporia State University employee against the institution and some of its current and past administrators. Trial began Tuesday in the case o...
Jan 09, 2019
Chase County collects back to back wins over Council Grove on Area Game of the Week
Chase County swept Council Grove on the Area Game of the Week Tuesday. In the boys game, the Bulldogs would outlast the Braves in overtime to pick up a 45-44 win. Chase County would carry a 19-18 lead...
Jan 09, 2019
Light agenda awaits Emporia City Commission for first study session of 2019
The Emporia City Commission is set to hold their first study session of 2019 Wednesday morning. Commissioners have two items on the agenda for their meeting. The first will entail discussion for the o...
Jan 08, 2019
Local teacher recognized for work in the classroom
What started off as just another day in the classroom quickly turned into a day of recognition for one local teacher. Riverside Elementary School first grade teacher Holly Ann Abel was informed Tuesda...
Jan 08, 2019
Plumb Place director calls time with agency 'fulfilling,' says agency continues work to secure funds
Outgoing Plumb Place Director Clara Corn is reflecting on her tenure with the agency and looking ahead. Corn took over as interim director for Plumb Place in April 2017 after the departure of longtime...
Jan 08, 2019
State Treasurer Jake LaTurner announces US Senate bid
State Treasurer Jake LaTurner has announced a run for US Senate. LaTurner was sworn in to replace Ron Estes as Treasurer in April 2017 after two terms in the Kansas Senate. He won the seat for his fir...
Jan 08, 2019
Emporian to be sentenced for battery on law enforcement after allegedly firing guns on K-99
A Lyon County man arrested last year for allegedly firing two guns while walking along Kansas Highway 99 near Emporia faces sentencing Wednesday on a related charge. Eric Ryan Hooper, age 38 of Empori...
Jan 08, 2019
Audio - Tuesday - 01-08-19
Barb Ternes-Lowery discusses the work of the St. Patrick’s Committee and the upcoming deadline for groups interested in this year’s fundraising effort. Your browser does not support the au...
Jan 08, 2019
St. Patrick's Committee now seeking applicants for annual funding period
The window of opportunity is now open for local and area community groups interested in tapping the St. Patrick’s Committee for funding. Committee member Barb Ternes-Lowery made the announcement...
Jan 08, 2019
