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The time of year where we honor the service and sacrifice of local veterans is quickly approaching, and Commercial Street is already adorned with the faces of those many brave men and women. 260 veter...

Emporia Police have identified the suspect in Saturday’s low-speed pursuit of an SUV hauling a boat. Crista G. Hinostroza, 32, of Emporia was arrested after leading police on a chase through tow...

One man has been arrested after reports of shots fired Sunday night. Anthony Evans, 39, was arrested in the 900 block of Mechanic on suspicion of criminal discharge of a firearm. Circumstances surroun...

Two months after Emporia voters chose to allow Sunday alcohol sales at businesses in town, local retailers are gauging the success they’ve seen thus far. The jury is still out on whether it̵...

Flooding earlier this month and back-to-back freezes last week haven’t done area crops any favors, although the situation could have been a lot worse. Lyon County Extension ag agent Brian Rees s...

Construction is moving at a good clip inside the Lyon County History Center. Since the basement and first two floors of the facility at 711 Commercial were renovated in 2016, the Historical Society ha...

Reports are the main feature of the Flint Hills Community Health Center Board of Director’s monthly meeting Tuesday. The board will receive the monthly finance report. Separate reports for the M...

Police Detective Dominick Vortherms previews Operation Prescription Take Back on Oct. 27. Your browser does not support the audio element. ESU representatives discuss the recent announcement about the...

Investigators from several law enforcement agencies across the state are apparently still searching for a man who allegedly stole at least two vehicles and led a pursuit starting near Emporia earlier ...

The Emporia High boys soccer team hosts DeSoto Monday in the regional semi-finals. Hector Hernandez says they need to play the way they have all season. Your browser does not support the audio element...