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For the 83rd year in a row, the Emporia Public Schools will have their annual Seasonal Celebration. The holiday tradition for USD 253 will be at the William L. White Auditorium starting on Dec. 12th a...

A long-standing development project will be continuing after approval by Emporia City Commissioners. The Commission unanimously approved an extension for the existing agreement between the City of Emp...

The Lee Beran Recreation Center’s indoor pool remains closed until further notice. Mechanical issues with the pool’s pump led to the shutdown Tuesday. An update from the Emporia Recreation...

Tax credits are coming to Westar Energy customers over the next month. Westar says it has applied special credits to customers eligible for the program as part of a merger with Great Plains Energy fro...

Updates will highlight the Lyon County Commission’s action meeting Thursday. Aging Services Interim Director Mike Halleran will have an update on the department as a whole as preparations contin...

If you haven’t signed up for health insurance through the federal marketplace, time is rapidly running out. The deadline to sign up is Dec. 15 at www.healthcare.gov. Flint Hills Community Health...

Both the Emporia High girls and boys basketball teams opened their seasons with wins over Wichita Independent Tuesday night. The Lady Spartans used a 18-6 run in the 3rd quarter to break open the game...

The Emporia High boys swim team finished in 5th place out of 6 teams at the Emporia Invitational Tuesday. Individually for Emporia High diver Reed Slayden finished in 2nd place. Your browser does not ...

Clark Allemang previews this years Santa’s Delane Drive Toy Drop December 8th. Your browser does not support the audio element. ESU Theater’s Dennis Turney previews Saturday’s perfor...

Faith Schreiner discusses life with a bionic forearm and hand after a fundraising blitz several weeks ago. Your browser does not support the audio element. Marty Raybon lead singer of the Grammy, CMA ...