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Emporia High boys soccer shutout Topeka High
The Emporia High boys soccer team shutout Topeka High 1-0 Thursday night. Hector Hernandez scored the lone goal for the Spartans. It was the 6th shutout of the season for the Spartans who are now 8-2 ...
Sep 21, 2018
Emporia High girls golf team 2nd at Circle
The Emporia High girls golf team finished in 2nd place at the Circle Invitational Thursday. Brynn Riley finished in 6th place and Makayla Kumaul 7th, both finished with 51s. The Lady Spartans will be ...
Sep 21, 2018
Rainfall signals cooler weather for weekend, next week
Showers and storms early Friday morning dropped close to half an inch of rain in some spots and are giving the atmosphere a more fall-like feel right before we officially change seasons. Here at the K...
Sep 21, 2018
Attorney appointed, prelim delayed for Cole Bowen in drug distribution case
One of five suspects arrested recently on suspicion of drug distribution now has an attorney appointed in his case. Cole Bowen will be represented by Rand Simmons after a review hearing in Lyon County...
Sep 21, 2018
Sentencing for Lee delayed to process plea withdrawal motion
Dianna Lee wants to withdraw her plea in a Lyon County burglary case, and a hearing next month will determine whether she can or whether she will be sentenced for the crime. In July, Lee pleaded no co...
Sep 21, 2018
Gubernatorial candidate serves as guest speaker for ESU social science students
Independent gubernatorial candidate Greg Orman was a guest lecturer at Emporia State University Thursday afternoon. Orman spoke with students of Dr. John Barnett’s social sciences class in the S...
Sep 20, 2018
Judge denies bond modification for Emporia chiropractor accused of sexual crimes
An Emporia man accused of rape and aggravated sexual battery involving alleged incidents at his chiropractic business was in court Thursday for a bond modification hearing. Eric Hawkins was seeking mo...
Sep 20, 2018
Coburn enters plea agreement in July domestic incident
An Emporia man accused of using a machete during a domestic dispute in late July has entered a plea agreement. Cory Coburn, 35, entered no contest pleas to charges of criminal threat, aggravated domes...
Sep 20, 2018
Harden resentencing delayed after new counsel appointed
Resentencing of Jason Harden likely won’t take place until early next year after it was noted in court Thursday Harden desired to withdraw his previous plea. During Thursday’s court hearin...
Sep 20, 2018
Lot split decision garners mixed reaction from public at BZA meeting
A controversial decision to split a lot in the Country Club Heights neighborhood of Emporia received mixed reaction from members of the public this week at the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting. The con...
Sep 20, 2018
