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One person arrested after alleged high-speed hit-and-run near Emporia
One person has been arrested after an apparent hit-and-run incident at highway speeds near Emporia on Saturday. Lyon County Deputy Zach Shafer says authorities were first dispatched to Interstate 35 m...
Nov 10, 2018
United Way disc golf tournament begins after Veteran's Day parade
Shortly after Emporia wrapped up its Veteran’s Day celebration, a disc golf tournament for the United Way organization began. Vicki Brooks, Emporia’s Campaign Chair for the United Way of t...
Nov 10, 2018
Authorities seeking Brandon Villa on suspicion of kidnapping charge
Local law enforcement are searching for a man accused of aggravated kidnapping. Brandon Joseph Villa, 26, is the latest suspect to be added to the Lyon County Most Wanted list. Further details on the ...
Nov 10, 2018
25 years to life in prison coming for man convicted of aggravated indecent liberties
One man convicted in September of sexually abusing a child could well spend the rest of his life in prison as a result. Joe Louis Stewart, Jr., 58, was sentenced to 25 years to life imprisonment durin...
Nov 10, 2018
Early construction work underway on Emporia State's Breidenthal University House
The President of Emporia State University is receiving an early Christmas present as construction on the Breidenthal University House begins. The house will be the residence of ESU’s current and...
Nov 10, 2018
All Veterans Tribute Show: Beyond the Banners honors vets and families
Last night, the All Veterans Tribute Show: Beyond the Banners honored all those who have served in the local area. Running the show once again, Alaska Turner introduced the veterans to praise and reco...
Nov 10, 2018
Emporia State women open with a 68-60 win over #20 Southwestern Oklahoma State
The Emporia State womens basketball team opened the season and the Toby Wynn era with a 68-60 win over #20 Southwestern Oklahoma State Friday. The Emporia State women trailed early by 8 but used a 15-...
Nov 10, 2018
Emporia State men open season with win over #20 Southwest Minnesota State
The Emporia State mens basketball team began the Craig Doty era with a 83-74 win over #20 Southwest Minnesota State Friday. The Hornets out scored Southwest 21-7 in the final 7:22 including a 10-2 run...
Nov 10, 2018
Kansas State out scores Kennesaw State 56-41
Kansas State opened their season with a 56-41 win over Kennesaw State Friday night. The Wildcats held Kennesaw State to 14 second half points after leading 31-27 at halftime. Dean Wade and Barry Brown...
Nov 10, 2018
Wichita State picks up first win
The Wichita State Shockers out scored Providence 83-80 in the Veterans Classic for their first win of the season Friday. Marcus McDiffie scored a career high 32 points to lead the Shockers. Samaj Hayn...
Nov 10, 2018
