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Babes on Bikes held its third annual Boo Cruise on Friday night. Group organizer Gretchen Russell was glad about 30 people turned out on a busy Friday night to raise money for Plumb Place. Your browse...

Local and state economic trends are trending in more positive ways than they had in the past, but there are still “headwinds” to conquer. Those were the big takeaways from Friday’s E...

Up and coming country music artists Farewell Angelina entertained Emporians Friday night at the Granada Theatre as part of the EAC Performing Arts Series. The Nashville based all-female grouped named ...

Lyon County authorities have added one person to the county's Most Wanted list. Deputies are searching for John William Brannan on suspicion of failing to abide. Brannan is 36. He’s 5-foot-10, 1...

The Emporia High football team opened the 5A playoffs with a 35-17 win over Wichita Heights Friday night. Tyler Lindquist scored the first two touchdowns for the Spartans in a back and forth first hal...

The Emporia State football team renews its oldest rivalry Saturday when they play at Washburn. Both teams are 4-4 on the season. Emporia State Coach Garin Higgins says they need to be more consistent....

The Emporia State volleyball team hosts Lindenwood Saturday night. The Lady Hornets defeated Lindenwood in 5 sets earlier this season. The Lady Hornets are tied for 6th place in the MIAA standings wit...

The State cross country meets will be held Saturday. 6-5-3A will run at Rim Rock at Lawrence. 1-2-4A will run at Wamego. The Emporia High boys team will be running in the 5A race. Senior Ian Coleman-H...

Long John Silver’s is no more. The restaurant at 1928 West Sixth had its last day of operations Thursday, according to local management. The restaurant is closed now, with equipment and food bei...

The office of Kansas Senator Jerry Moran will be offering open office hours for the local community this upcoming Tuesday. The office hours will be between 9-10am at the Lyon County Courthouse Commiss...