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Houston Astros power past Kansas City Royals 7-3
The Houston Astros powered past the Kansas City Royals 7-3 Friday night. Mike Moustakas drove in all 3 runs for the Royals with a double and bases loaded walk. Houston hit 3 home runs including a gran...
Jun 16, 2018
Team USA advances to championship game at FIBA U18 Americas tournament
Team USA advanced to the championship game of the FIBA U18 Americas tournament with a 104-92 win over Argentina in the semi-finals Friday. Team USA will play Canada in the championship game Saturday. ...
Jun 16, 2018
Emporia Energy teams to spend Fathers Day weekend at tournaments
The Emporia Energy 18 and Gilpin 14 year old girls softball teams are playing in tournaments this weekend. The Emporia Energy 18 year old team is playing in the Fathers Day NIT tournament in Lawrence....
Jun 16, 2018
Health officials advise caution as heat advisories continue through weekend
With a heat advisory in place through the entire weekend, health officials are advising people to exercise caution when spending time outdoors. Temperatures are expected to climb into the mid-90s, but...
Jun 15, 2018
Annual garden tour taking place this weekend
The annual Lyon County Master Gardeners Garden Tour will be taking place Saturday. The tour will begin at 9 am Saturday morning and those participating may choose from five different sites during the ...
Jun 15, 2018
Renovation project in the works for FHTC
Fundraising is ongoing for a renovation project to expand the Flint Hills Technical College Culinary Arts Program. FHTC President Dean Hollenbeck and Vice President of Advancement Mike Crouch joined K...
Jun 15, 2018
Americus man accused in February burglary enters plea
An Americus man involved in a burglary at Northern Heights earlier this year entered a plea Friday in Lyon County District Court. Chase Weaver, 19, entered a plea of no contest and was subsequently fo...
Jun 15, 2018
Hole in one at Country Club
Tate Sauder, 16 from Manhattan playing with cousins and grand parents scored a Hole in One on Friday on #11 at the Emporia Country Club. He used a six iron on the 152 yard shot. Emporians Hudson Saude...
Jun 15, 2018
Seth Wheeler named new head coach for Hornet Baseball.
Emporia State University has named the new Hornets head baseball coach. Hornets Assistant Coach Seth Wheeler has officially been named as the replacement for former head coach Bob Fornelli who announc...
Jun 15, 2018
Emporia A Legion baseball team 1-1 at Andover
The Emporia Junior American Legion team went 1-1 on day 1 of the Andover Tournament Friday. Post 5 opened the day with a 14-4 loss to Augusta. Emporia scored first on an Evan Berges triple. Augusta sc...
Jun 15, 2018
