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No serious injuries reported after scary rollover crash on I-35
A rollover crash on Interstate 35 in Emporia Sunday caused some major congestion, but thankfully no serious injuries. Emergency personnel including Emporia Police, Emporia Fire & Rescue and the K...
Jun 24, 2018
EFOZ gives community behind the scenes look into Emporia Zoo
Guests got to see the David Traylor Zoo like never before on Sunday. The zoo was filled with educational and recreational activities for kids both old and young for its annual Emporia Friends of the Z...
Jun 24, 2018
Truck driver hurt after parking lot collision
A truck driver suffered minor injuries following a minor crash in the parking lot of the Flying J truck stop at 4215 West Hwy 50 in Emporia Sunday. Emporia Police and Emporia Fire & Rescue were c...
Jun 24, 2018
Inaugural U.S. Amateur Match Play Champion crowned
It was a day to be remembered Sunday morning as Matt Whitlock would be the last competitor standing to claim the inaugural U.S. Amateur Match Play Championship at Peter Pan Park. Whitlock advanced to ...
Jun 24, 2018
Tour de Lyon County highlights busy day at Soden's Grove
Favorable conditions made for an enjoyable day of bike riding at the annual Tour de Lyon County Sunday. Nearly 200 cyclists sped through the Flint Hills vying for prizes and helping raise money and aw...
Jun 24, 2018
Motion to suppress denied for Dianna Lee
An Emporia woman awaiting trial for alleged involvement in a burglary of a non-dwelling has been denied a motion to suppress evidence. Dianna Lee was in Lyon County District Court Friday where Judge J...
Jun 24, 2018
Shots fired calls under investigation by EPD
Emporia Police spent some time early Sunday investigating a pair of shots fired calls. The calls came in to Lyon County Dispatch after midnight, and they happened in the same general area of town with...
Jun 24, 2018
Royals fall to Astros 4-3 in extra innings
After snapping a nine-game losing streak Friday, the Kansas City Royals were unable to build on that success, falling 4-3 to the Houston Astros in 12 innings Saturday. With the Royals leading 3-2 in t...
Jun 24, 2018
Post 5 claims championship in McPherson Tournament
Emporia Post 5 AAA wrapped the McPherson tournament as champions with three straight wins Saturday. In their first game Emporia would face the Kansas Senators. Post 5 was first on the board with four ...
Jun 24, 2018
Local lawmakers glad Supreme Court is allowing collection of internet sales taxes
Kansas lawmakers may well have a new revenue stream to utilize at some point next year. Lawmakers were pleased to find out the US Supreme Court ruled that states can collect sales tax on e-commerce sa...
Jun 24, 2018
