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Emporia High boys golf team to play at Junction City
he Emporia High boys golf team is scheduled to play in the Junction City Invitational Thursday. The Spartans are down to their final 2 tournaments before regionals. Sophomore Connor Hoyt is hoping to ...
May 03, 2018
Red Sox slug past Royals 5-4
Mookie Betts hit 3 home runs to power the Boston Red Sox past the Kansas City Royals 5-4 Wednesday. Danny Duffy gave up the 5 runs on 10 hits. J.D. Martinez also hit a homerun for the Red Sox. The Roy...
May 03, 2018
Emporia States Danielle Sprinkle National softball player of week
(ESU) Emporia State’s Danielle Sprinkle garnered the final Louisville/Slugger NFCA Division II National Player of the Week honor of 2018. Sprinkle had a .714 batting average helping lead the Hor...
May 03, 2018
It's official: Memorial to Fallen Educators has national designation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Memorial to Fallen Educators at Emporia State University will need a signage adjustment soon. Not that organizers will mind. President Donald Trump has signed legislation ...
May 03, 2018
Budget season begins for Lyon County Commission with Emporia Public Library request
Budget requests will now be part of the Lyon County Commission’s agendas pretty regularly over the next several weeks. As part of a rare study meeting for commissioners Wednesday, the Emporia Pu...
May 03, 2018
Emporia State Athletics honors seniors and hands out honors
Emporia State University held their annual Athletic senior recognition and honors banquet Wednesday night. Over 80 seniors were recognized with 9 athletes receiving special honors. The Outstanding Stu...
May 03, 2018
Brief tornadoes, high winds focal points of Wednesday's severe weather
A line of powerful thunderstorms brought the KVOE listening area its first tornadoes of the season Wednesday. Storms began pushing into Chase and Morris counties around 6:30 pm. One cluster generated ...
May 03, 2018
Schedule adjustments: May 2, 2018
With the risk of strong thunderstorm activity Wednesday, the following schedule adjustments have been announced: *Emporia Middle School: Play practice and extra Junior Spartans activities canceled. *L...
May 02, 2018
City Commission approves agreement for Cargill, approves merging of planning commission and zoning board
The Emporia City Commission took action Wednesday approving an incentive compliance agreement for Cargill, Inc. The manufacturer has invested $5 million in new equipment and upgrades, and will invest ...
May 02, 2018
Special Guest Erin Blocker - 05-02-18
To learn more about the LEAP! program for your community, contact Erin Blocker, Rural LEAP! coordinator eblocker@kumc.edu or 913.461.8961 2018 LEAP! Program Guide LEAP! Impact & Program Update
May 02, 2018
