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Heat related illness a concern as weekend temperatures continue to rise
With temperatures expected to reach the upper 90s this weekend health professionals are offering advice to prevent heat-related illness. From heat exhaustion to heat stroke there are a number of affli...
May 10, 2018
ESU Softball advances at Regional tournament with 3-1 victory over Winona State
The Emporia State Softball team advanced to the second round of the NCAA Central Regional tournament by defeating the top-seed Winona State, 3-1, Thursday afternoon. The Lady Hornets scored a single r...
May 10, 2018
Audio - Thursday - 05-10-18
Deb Fuller discusses the Abate District 12 “Motorcycle Awareness Ride” on May 12th. Your browser does not support the audio element. New Emporia High wrestling coach Brook Medrano discusse...
May 10, 2018
Seth Holman named MIAA pitcher of the year
Seven Emporia State University baseball players received MIAA honors this season. ESU pitcher Seth Holman was named the MIAA Pitcher of the Year. Holman was 6-3 on the year with a 3.79 ERA and 102 str...
May 10, 2018
Orioles out-score Royals 5-3
The Baltimore Orioles rallied, late, to beat the Kansas City Royals 5-3. Mark Trumbo had a two-out two-run single in the top of the 8th to lead the Orioles to the win. Eric Skoglund had a solid outing...
May 10, 2018
UPDATE: Emporian arrested on suspected drunk driving after wreck
An Emporia man has been arrested on suspicion of drunk driving following a reported injury crash early Thursday morning. Lyon County Deputy Steve Dall says the wreck happened in the 1200 block of Road...
May 10, 2018
Medrano hired as new EHS wrestling coach
Following unanimous school board approval Wednesday night, Brook Medrano has been hired to take over as the Emporia High School head wrestling coach. Medrano has a decorated wrestling resume, placing ...
May 10, 2018
Hot brake drum leads to vehicle fire call at Flying J
A reported vehicle fire at Emporia’s west edge turned out to be less of an issue than first thought. Firefighters were called to Flying J at 4215 West US Highway 50 shortly before 6:30 am Thursd...
May 10, 2018
Emporia School Board begins dialogue on goal-setting, approves hire of new EHS wrestling coach
Building success into the future was a big focus of Wednesday’s Emporia School Board meeting. Kansas Association of School Boards Deputy Director Doug Moeckel hosted a goal-setting study session...
May 09, 2018
Emporia High Baseball closes out regular season with sweep of Topeka High
The Emporia High baseball team closed out the regular season with a doubleheader sweep of Topeka High Wednesday. The Spartans won the first game 12-1 in 6 innings. Emporia High scored the 12 runs on 1...
May 09, 2018
