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The Emporia Recreation Commission got its first official look at the upcoming 2018-19 budget Monday and a review of revenues and expenses for the past year as well. Both were up this year, but especia...

(espn) Kansas fired athletic director Sheahon Zenger on Monday, citing a lack of progress in key areas. Chancellor Douglas Girod announced the decision in a letter posted online, writing that he met w...

There is just about a week left for community members to win a patriotic quilt from local quilters. The drawing for the special “Thank you Troops” quilt will be taking place Tuesday, May 3...

Rosaetta Fields joins us for a Quilts of Gratitude fundraiser update.Rosaetta Fields joins us for a Quilts of Gratitude fundraiser update. Your browser does not support the audio element. ESU Nursing ...

The Emporia High boys golf team finished in 3rd place at the 5-A state tournament Monday. Individually for Emporia High Gentry Scheve finished in 3rd place shooting an even par 72. He tied for 2nd pla...

Emporia’s new car dealers are assessing damage after Saturday’s hailstorm, and for at least two dealers the issues weren’t as bad as they could have been. At Clint Bowyer Autoplex, m...

All eyes this weekend for many were on the royal wedding of Prince Harry to Meghan Markle. While some Americans may scoff at the sheer interest for the British Monarchy, there’s no doubt the roy...

With commencement season now over across Kansas, the state’s colleges and universities are proposing tuition rate increases to the Board of Regents. Tuition and fee proposals were handed to the ...

Emporia’s Street Rehabilitation program begins Tuesday. Ten streets will see various forms of work between now and mid-August: *Potwin Avenue from South Union to South Mechanic*South Market from...

The New York Yankees hit 4 home runs on the way to a 10-1 win over the Kansas City Royals Sunday. Tyler Austin hit 2 of the home runs both off of Eric Skoglund. The Royals scored their lone run in the...