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Drought almost over after heavy October rains
Drought is almost gone, thanks to over a foot of rain earlier this month across much of the Flint Hills. The latest update from the US Drought Monitor has abnormally dry conditions across the northern...
Oct 18, 2018
Audio - Thursday - 10-18-18
Richard Snook and Victor Acosta discuss veterans programs through KansasWORKS. Your browser does not support the audio element. Lisa Fuller previews the Gary Fuller Memorial Shoot on Oct. 20. Your bro...
Oct 18, 2018
Audio - Wednesday - 10-17-18
Sam Seeley previews a special series of meetings to update Plan ELC, the joint city-county comprehensive plan. Your browser does not support the audio element. Emporia Farmers Market Coordinator Jessi...
Oct 18, 2018
Playoff spots up for grabs in week 8 of High School Football season
Its week 8 of the high school football season, the final week to determine play-off seedings. Emporia High is currently in 9th place in the 5A west standings. They could move up to 7th with a win at J...
Oct 18, 2018
Discussions towards Food Policy Council highlight City/County joint meeting
Formation of a new council was the hot topic of conversation during the joint meeting of the Emporia City and Lyon County Commission Wednesday evening. Representatives from Healthier Lyon County were ...
Oct 18, 2018
Infrastructure projects approved by Emporia City Commission
The Emporia City Commission took action on a handful of items Wednesday following a study session and action meeting. A late addition to the agenda was a request for some tweaks to the design plan of ...
Oct 18, 2018
Emporia State announces gift for tennis complex
(ESU) Emporia State has announced major financial gifts from two Emporia State University alumni and former tennis student-athletes that will result in a new indoor-outdoor tennis complex. Wichitans G...
Oct 17, 2018
Kansas States Dean Wade Big-12 Preseason player of year
(Big12) For just the second time in Conference history, Kansas State has the Preseason Big 12 Player of the Year as senior forward Dean Wade captured the award. Kansas' Dedric Lawson picked up Newcome...
Oct 17, 2018
Pavement resurfacing to begin on Industrial Road
More orange cones will be evident this week in west Emporia. Beginning Thursday, asphalt pavement milling and overlay operations will take place on Industrial Road from U.S. Hwy 50 to Interstate 35. I...
Oct 17, 2018
Miniature train track damage estimated at between $3,000-$6,000
Sertoma Club members are waiting for Soden’s Grove to dry out before they can start repairing the tracks for the miniature train. Club member Ron Douglass: Your browser does not support the audi...
Oct 17, 2018
