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The number 3 ranked Kansas Jayhawks outscored number 7 ranked West Virginia 79-65 Tuesday night. The Jayhawks trailed at halftime 36-35. They would come to life in the 2nd half knocking down 9 three-p...

There is another change to Governor Laura Kelly’s administration. Labor Department Deputy Secretary Brett Flachsbarth is now Acting Secretary, replacing Ryan Wright. Flachsbarth joined the depar...

The Emporia Recreation Commission is eyeing 2021 — and likely 2022 or beyond — with some major renovations in mind for three sports complexes in town. Following Monday’s monthly boar...

Kansas Department of Health and Environment Secretary Dr. Lee Norman was the latest health expert to wish residents a merry — safe and socially distanced — Christmas Tuesday. During Govern...

Time is running out for a chance to win a stunning diamond ring all to support the efforts of one local charitable organization. The annual Kari’s Christmas Ring for Kids fundraiser concludes We...

Very high fire danger Tuesday came to fruition with a lengthy firefighting effort about 12 miles north of Emporia. Firefighters from Emporia, Allen-Admire, Americus, Dunlap, Eskridge, Hartford-Neosho ...

Emporia High Senior Tanner McGuire has signed a letter of intent with Baker to continue his academic and bowling career. Your browser does not support the audio element. Tanner qualified for State as ...

The Lyon County Commission is now complete once again following the swearing-in of new Second District Commissioner Doug Peck Tuesday morning. Your browser does not support the audio element. Peck ass...

Live Call-In: Emporia Chamber of Commerce Your browser does not support the audio element. Newsmaker: Daphne Mertens discusses Healthier Lyon County projects. Your browser does not support the audio e...

Live Call-In: Brown’s Shoe Fit Your browser does not support the audio element. Newsmaker: Kari Stookey and Connie Cahoone update the Kari’s Christmas Ring for Kids fundraiser benefiting S...