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Pretrial hearing set Wednesday for rape suspect with trial set to begin next week
With trial looming next week, a final pretrial hearing is on the Lyon County District Court docket Wednesday for a rape suspect. Edgar Hilberto Gonzalez, 47, is charged with single counts of rape and ...
Dec 4, 2018
Emporia High basketball teams to tip off season
The Emporia High basketball teams tip-off their seasons Tuesday night hosting Wichita Independent. Its part of the Hesston preseason tournament that includes Nickerson and Hesston. Emporia High girls ...
Dec 4, 2018
Emporia High boys swim and dive team to host 6 team meet
The Emporia High boys swim team will be hosting a 6 team meet Tuesday. Emporia High will be competing against swimmers from Salina South, Salina Central, Topeka High, Topeka Seaman and Shawnee Heights...
Dec 4, 2018
Emporia States Tyra Jones MIAA POW
Emporia State senior Tyra Jones has been named the MIAA womens basketball player of the week. The senior from Detroit had her third double-double of the season with 19 points, ten rebounds and a seaso...
Dec 4, 2018
KU #2 in both mens basketball polls, K-State 15th and 16th. KU players earn Big 12 POW honors
The Kansas Jayhawks remain ranked number 2 in both the AP and USAToday Coaches mens basketball polls. Gonzaga is the top ranked team in both polls. Duke, Virginia and Michigan are the top 5 teams in b...
Dec 4, 2018
Lyon County Courthouse to be open Wednesday, other area district court offices to be closed
On Monday, it was announced state offices across Kansas would close to honor the passing of former President George H.W. Bush. Now a few exceptions have developed, notably when it comes to district co...
Dec 4, 2018
Badges United pushed to Dec. 10
Badges United has been rescheduled. The event was originally set for Saturday morning, but a cold rain caused organizers to postpone the activity. The fundraiser is now from 3-7 pm this upcoming Monda...
Dec 4, 2018
Early season tournaments highlight high school basketball schedule
Early Season tournaments highlight the first full week of high school basketball. Northern Heights plays Solomon at the Wabaunsee Tournament.Lebo plays Rural Vista and Chase County plays Herington in ...
Dec 4, 2018
Residents cautioned to be aware of counterfeiters during Holiday season
The holiday season is often counterfeiting season for criminals, and this year is no exception. Counterfeit bills are circulating, both locally and across the country. ESB Financial VP Training Specia...
Dec 3, 2018
Emporia Symphony Orchestra taking to Granada stage for Holiday performance
The Granada Theatre will be full of Christmas cheer Tuesday evening. The Emporia Symphony Orchestra will hold their Music for the Holidays performance at the Granada Tuesday night. ESO conductor Dr. R...
Dec 3, 2018
