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Emporia States Wyatt Sander named Academic All-District
Emporia State track and field athlete Wyatt Sander has been named Academic All-District by the college sports information directors. A health and human performance major with a 3.93 GPA, Sander earned...
May 31, 2018
KU Udoka Azubuike and WSU Markis McDuffie return to school
University of Kansas center Udoka Azubuike And Wichita State forward Markis McDuffie announced Wednesday that they have withdrawn from the 2018 NBA Draft and will return to their respective schools. A...
May 31, 2018
Quilts of Gratitude fundraiser nets over $3,300
Overwhelmed is the word Quilts of Gratitude spokesperson Rosaetta Fields used several times to describe her emotions as the winner of the featured quilt was announced and the final fundraising total w...
May 31, 2018
Special Olympics torch now in Emporia
The Special Olympics torch is now in Emporia — for a few hours, anyway. The torch came to Emporia officially from BETO Junction on Wednesday, accompanied by local law enforcement, members of the...
May 31, 2018
Thin haze of smoke prompts fire call to Emporia Walmart
Emporia firefighters were dispatched briefly to a west Emporia business after a reported fire Wednesday. A fire crew was sent to the north entrance of Walmart, 2301 Industrial, shortly before 7:30 pm....
May 31, 2018
81st Flint Hills Rodeo taking place this weekend
Excitement is mounting as the 81st annual Flint Hills Rodeo is set to begin. The annual competition will begin Thursday at the Strong City Arena located on Highway 50 in Strong City. With 402 competit...
May 30, 2018
Major smoke damage to Emporia restaurant after fire
Restaurante Las Brisas on West South Avenue has suffered significant interior damage after fire developed Wednesday. Fire was reported at 312 West South just before 11 am. Emporia Fire Battalion Chief...
May 30, 2018
DK XL to provide new endurance test
On Friday, 34 people will break new ground in endurance cycling. They are the select few participating in the inaugural DK XL, a 350-mile ride into the Flint Hills. Riders taking off Friday afternoon ...
May 30, 2018
Audio - Wednesday - 05-30-18
Lyon County Undersheriff John Koelsch previews Law Enforcement Torch Run activities. Your browser does not support the audio element. National Teachers Hall of Fame Director Carol Strickland discusses...
May 30, 2018
Special meeting Thursday to gain input on future of Reading Elementary
READING — The future of Reading Elementary is going to be discussed this week. The Reading City Council’s Thursday evening meeting will be focused on giving the community space and time to...
May 30, 2018
