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Emporia Public Library celebrates veterans with Remembering Vietnam reception
A community reception was held for local veterans Saturday at the American Legion, hosted by the Emporia Public Library. The event included feedback from a recent project being undertaken by the libra...
Sep 30, 2018
Texas holds off K-State 19-14
Texas held on for a 19-14 win over Kansas State Saturday. The Longhorns built a 19-0 lead by halftime. In the second half Kansas State responded with 7 yard touchdown run by quarterback Skylar Thompso...
Sep 30, 2018
Legacy of Howe House, Welsh Farmstead celebrated with 150th anniversary activities
The Howe House and Welsh Farmstead has now been in place for 150 years, and folks from across the area came to both enjoy a day’s worth of activities and note the property’s history Saturd...
Sep 29, 2018
Northwest Missouri State rolls over Emporia State 41-0
Northwest Missouri State scored 21 2nd quarter points on the way to a 41-0 win over the Emporia State football team Saturday. The Bearcats used two long pass plays, 80 yards and 72 yards, to blow the ...
Sep 29, 2018
Missing Emporia teen sought
Emporia Police are looking for a runaway who has now been missing for over two weeks. Alexus Stevens went missing Sept. 14, according to Kansas Missing and Unsolved. The 17-year-old is a white female,...
Sep 29, 2018
Man convicted of sexually abusing 10-year-old child
One man faces a November sentencing date after being convicted earlier this week for sexually abusing a child. Joe Louis Stewart was convicted Tuesday of two counts of aggravated indecent liberties ag...
Sep 29, 2018
Wrong way crash on I-35 leads to arrest of Hartford man
A Hartford man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after a wrong-way crash on Interstate 35 early Saturday morning. Police Sgt. Tim Wacker says officers and Emporia rescue workers...
Sep 29, 2018
Emporia State football looks to rebound at Norhtwest Missouri State
The Emporia State Hornets travel to Maryville, Missouri to play Northwest Missouri State Saturday afternoon. Both teams are coming off of losses. Emporia State Coach Garin Higgins says they will need ...
Sep 29, 2018
Manhattan defeats Emporia High football team 41-14
Manhattan rolled to a 41-14 win over the Emporia High football team Friday night. Manhattan scored on 5 of their first 6 possessions building a 35-0 lead by halftime. The third quarter was better for ...
Sep 29, 2018
Cleveland powers past Royals 14-6
The Cleveland Indians out scored the Kansas City Royals 14-6 Friday night. Cleveland scored 10 of the runs in the 7th inning highlighted by a grand slam by Josh Donaldson. The Royals Brian Goodwin hit...
Sep 29, 2018
