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Underground utility work closes part of Grove Street outside Walnut Elementary
Traffic around Walnut Elementary is being affected by street work this week. Grove from Walnut to Washington is closed until at least Thursday. Early indications are the work is for underground utilit...
Dec 07, 2020
Audio - Monday - 12-07-20
Newsmaker: USD 253 interim Superintendent Allison Anderson Harder. Your browser does not support the audio element. Newsmaker 2: White Auditorium Director Kevin Hanlin discusses COVID-19 procedures fo...
Dec 07, 2020
Kansas City Chiefs earn play-off spot with win over Denver
The Kansas City Chiefs secured a playoff spot with their 22-16 win over the Denver Broncos Sunday night. Harrison Butker kicked 5 field-goals in the win. Patrick Mahomes threw 1 touchdown pass a 20 sc...
Dec 07, 2020
Missouri out scores Wichita State 72-62
Wichita State was outscored by Missouri 72-62 Sunday snapping a 16 game non-conference home winning streak for the Shockers. Tyson Etienne and Clarence Jackson scored 14 points each to lead the Shocke...
Dec 07, 2020
Leavenworth man arrested after alleged chase starting in Emporia
Lyon County authorities are announcing the third vehicle pursuit in or around Emporia over the past two weeks. Lyon County Deputy Nathan Rankin says the chase started in the 600 block of East South Av...
Dec 07, 2020
Local residents embrace spirit of giving for annual AceItUp Christmas Tree Lighting and Toy Drive
Volunteers, family and friends gathered at White Park Sunday evening to honor the memory of Ace Garate and to carry on his charitable spirit. The second annual AceItUp Tree Lighting and Toy Drive took...
Dec 07, 2020
EPBA holds annual Holiday Toy Drive Sunday
Residents were able to offer charity for kids in need and take in a movie all thanks to the Emporia Police Department Benefit Association this weekend. The annual EPBA Holiday Toy Drive brought famili...
Dec 06, 2020
Kansas City Chiefs host Denver in NFL Sunday night showdown
The Kansas City Chiefs host the Denver Broncos in the Sunday night game. The Chiefs are looking for their 11th win of the season and 11th straight win over the Denver Broncos. Patrick Mahomes will hav...
Dec 06, 2020
#7 Kansas rallies for win over North Dakota State
#7 ranked Kansas survived a scare out scoring North Dakota State 65-61 Saturday. North Dakota State jumped out to a 8-0 lead and battled the 7th ranked Jayhawks all afternoon. Kansas would use a 7-0 r...
Dec 06, 2020
UNLV out scores Kansas State mens basketball 68-58
The Kansas State men were not able to rally losing to UNLV 68-58 Saturday night. UNLV jumped out to a 7-0 lead and never looked back. Kansas State did tie the game 3 times but never took the lead. The...
Dec 06, 2020
