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Lyon County commissioners have public health orders, housing updates and a contract extension on their agenda for Thursday’s action meeting. Near the end of the meeting, commissioners will discu...

Financial assistance is now available for landowners in the Neosho River Watershed if they want to start sediment-reducing conservation practices. The Kansas Water Office says applications are now bei...

Emporia State pitcher Jake Barton has been named the MIAA pitcher of the week. Barton went the distance in the Hornets 10-0 win over Northwest Missouri State, allowing one hit while striking out nine ...

The Olpe Eagles are on to Dodge City and the state semifinals after a 50-30 victory over Wichita Classical Tuesday evening. Olpe shutout Classical in the first quarter, taking a 17-0 lead into the sec...

Fire danger and severe weather potential are in the forecast for Wednesday. A combination of warm temperatures, dry vegetation, low humidity levels and winds approaching 50 mph have prompted the Natio...

There's a cool post on Facebook about sons. It says when as little boys they smile at us we often think "it doesn't get any better than this." It goes on to suggest that it does get better when our so...

USD 252 Southern Lyon County is narrowing its focus on improving performance at both the elementary and secondary education levels. During the USD 252 Board of Education meeting Monday evening, board ...

Emporia Firefighters responded to a minor grass fire at the David Traylor Zoo Tuesday afternoon. Crews were called to the zoo shortly before 1:30 pm for a reported grass fire that began after sparks f...

Candidates have not been announced yet, but Emporia State University has announced the schedule of finalist visits for the provost and vice president of academic affairs position. Candidates will be o...

Tuition will be increasing slightly at Flint Hills Technical College next year. During the FHTC Board of Directors meeting Monday afternoon the board approved a $5 increase on general credits. College...