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Olpe shuts out Marion 52-0 on Area Game of the Week
Olpe dominated Marion on both sides of the ball enroute to a 52-0 win Friday night. Olpe jumped out to an early 28-0 lead in the first quarter thanks to a Kynden Rober touchdown run and three touchdow...
Oct 13, 2018
5A State tennis tournament underway
After 5 hour plus delay, due to rain, the 5A State tennis tournament finally is underway. Emporia Highs Koey Keough was defeated in her first match by Lillie Williams of Maize 6-1, 6-1. Keough was def...
Oct 12, 2018
As floodwaters recede, more county roads slowly reopening
Detours are still in effect for Lyon County drivers, but travel just got a lot more convenient for a lot of area residents. K-99 south of Emporia opened around 5 am. It had been closed since Wednesday...
Oct 12, 2018
Update: Suspect from Friday morning chase remains at large
The search continues for a suspect who allegedly stole two vehicles Friday morning and led authorities on a multi-county pursuit through eastern Kansas. Lyon County deputies say the driver who stole a...
Oct 12, 2018
David Traylor Zoo welcomes new arrivals
The David Traylor Zoo has announced the arrival of two new additions. Twin cotton-top tamarins were born in the zoo September 4 to mom Kasasa and dad Hotlips. While the birth occurred over a month ago...
Oct 12, 2018
RDA board provides local commissions with feedback on FHTC funding request
The Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas met Friday with a pair of agenda items dominating the conversation. Among them was a request from Flint Hills Technical College for funding....
Oct 12, 2018
Oktoberfest 2018 happening this weekend
The annual Oktoberfest celebration is going on in downtown Saturday afternoon. From 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Seventh Ave. between Merchant and Commercial will be full of activities including live music, game...
Oct 12, 2018
Audio - Friday - 10-12-18
Feel Good Friday – June Hubert Your browser does not support the audio element. Gregg Gasche previews the Lyon County Showdown rodeo this weekend. Your browser does not support the audio element...
Oct 12, 2018
Son of Wabaunsee County sheriff killed in crash
The son of Wabaunsee County Sheriff Rob Hoskins has been killed in an apparent wrong-way car crash. Luke Hoskins, 24, was on Interstate 135 near Hydraulic in southern Wichita when his car hit a semi h...
Oct 12, 2018
Alvarado bound over for trial, new charge added
One of five defendants in a drug distribution case has been bound over for trial with a new charge added. At a preliminary hearing for Amanda Alvarado on Friday, Judge Lee Fowler added a count of aggr...
Oct 12, 2018
