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The Kansas driver’s license office at Flinthills Mall is closed. The Department of Revenue has shut down the office and all operations due to suspect coronavirus exposure. Currently, the office ...

Emporia’s Grace United Methodist Church is launching a new holiday effort Saturday. The church will debut Hamgiving at 10 am. Pastor Brenda Ulrich says it’s a way to bring joy to the commu...

The Saffordville United Methodist Church is inviting area residents to its zero-contact, drive-thru live nativity Sunday evening. The free event is from 6-8 pm and will feature a range of animals, inc...

Winter break begins this weekend for Emporia school students. Parents, meanwhile, are encouraged to apply before the end of the year for free or reduced meal benefits if they believe they may qualify....

Area Game of the Week: Lyndon at Chase County GIRLS First Quarter Your browser does not support the audio element. Second Quarter Your browser does not support the audio element. Third Quarter Your br...

The Emporia High basketball teams close out the 2020 portion of their schedule, hosting Great Bend Friday night. Emporia High girls Coach Carolyn Dorsey likes the matchup. Your browser does not suppor...

(KU) No. 5 Kansas held on for a 58-57 win over No. 14 Texas Tech Thursday night. Ochai Agbaji made the game-winning layup and finished with a team-high 23 points for the Jayhawks in their Big 12 opene...

The Emporia High boys swim and dive team finished in 5th place out of 7 teams at the Emporia Invitational Thursday. Diver Braxton Higgins finished in 1st place. Skyler Higgins finished in 5th place.Da...

The free coronavirus test lane at the Lyon County Fairgrounds begins Friday morning. Residents can take advantage of the free tests between 9 am and 5:30 pm Friday and Saturday this week. That schedul...