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So far, so good when it comes to travel after light rain for much of Sunday, followed by temperatures dropping to morning. A freeze warning remains in effect until 10 am for Lyon, Morris, Osage and Wa...

One person was hurt in a wreck in north central Emporia on Sunday night. Police Sgt. Lisa Sage says 50-year-old Margarita Parks was driving a pickup north on Exchange when she hit a parked vehicle in ...

High school and middle school rodeo participants from five states came to Emporia this past weekend for the annual Lyon County Showdown rodeo. Saturday’s conditions improved as the day progresse...

Last week’s flooding rainfall may not have had a major impact on the city’s stormwater drainage system, but it did cause some adjustments to some significant road and water line projects i...

Parents and stakeholders at Emporia Public Schools are being asked this month to rate how well the district is doing in the classrooms. After a soft launch during parent-teacher conferences last week,...

Let's have some fun today! My topic is "HUGS." You know those embraces so many people are now experiencing when greeting someone? My wife Bobbi is a "hugger." She WILL hug you if you allow her to. Me,...

Don’t be surprised if you see the State Street underpass close again in the near future. The bridge under the Burlington Northern Santa Fe tracks closed Oct. 8 after cement fell from the structu...

As more roads slowly reopen in Lyon County following rampant flooding last week, the damage assessment is being evaluated. The list of road closures is now down to just five. *Road 100 East of Road L ...

By the end of Monday, more Lyon County roads could be re-opened after last week’s flooding. So far, nearly 20 Lyon County roads or intersections remain closed: *Road M from Road 130-150*Road 100...

The New England Patriots kicked a 28 yard fieldgoal in the closing seconds to defeat the Kansas City Chiefs 43-40 Sunday night. The Chiefs tied the game with just over 3 minutes to play when Patrick M...