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KTA's Flint Hills cattle pens exit closed Wednesday morning
The Kansas Turnpike Authority is closing down the scenic overlook at the Flint Hills cattle pens exit, as well as the exit itself Wednesday morning. The KTA says it has taken this step so area rancher...
Aug 29, 2018
Jakob Junis tosses complete came in win over Detroit
The Kansas City Royals out scored the Detroit Tigers 6-2 Tuesday night behind the pitching of Jakob Junis. Jakob Junis picked up his first complete game win giving up the 2 runs on 6 hits with 7 strik...
Aug 29, 2018
Emporia High boys soccer rolls past Junction City
The Emporia High boys soccer team rolled to a 8-1 win over Junction City in their Centennial League opener Tuesday night. Alvin Arriola scored the first goal on a free kick. Wilber Landaverde scored t...
Aug 29, 2018
Emporia High Volleyball team sweeps Wichita North
The Emporia High volleyball team swept Wichita North in 3 sets Tuesday night. The Lady Spartans won 25-11, 25-14, 25-21. Coach Kaitlyn Just called it a nice bounce back win after losing two matches Mo...
Aug 29, 2018
Second round of Plan ELC talks underway
Emporia city and Lyon County residents are being encouraged to give their thoughts on zoning and subdivision regulations as a second round of talks on comprehensive planning gets underway. Stakeholder...
Aug 29, 2018
Emporia High girls golf team first in EHS Invitational
The Emporia Girls Golf team finished in 1st place in the season opening Emporia Invitational played at the Emporia Golf Course Tuesday. Council Grove was 2nd and Shawnee Heights 3rd. Individually Empo...
Aug 29, 2018
K-State and KU Coaches talk quarterbacks
Both Kansas State Coach Bill Snyder and Kansas Coach David Beaty met with the media Tuesday. Both talked about quarterbacks. Bill Snyder is yet to decide who his starting quarterback will be in Saturd...
Aug 29, 2018
Stewart Haas adds sponsor to Clint Bowyers #14
Clint Bowyer will have a new sponsor for the NASCAR Monster Energy Cup race at Kansas Speedway in October. Dekalb Corn will be the primary sponsor for the Stewart Haas #14 Ford Fusion. Dekalb will be ...
Aug 29, 2018
Deadline approaching for USD 253 board candidates to apply
Time is running out for people interested in applying for the open position on the Emporia School Board. Noon Wednesday is the deadline to return applications to Mary Herbert Education Center, 1700 We...
Aug 29, 2018
August 29, 2018
With the passing of Senator John McCain, it seemed proper for me to try an define what a HERO is. I found this on the internet written by someone with the last name of Bartleby. It's a good start beca...
Aug 28, 2018
