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Emporia High diver Braxton Higgins qualifies for State
The Emporia High boys swim and dive team finished in 4th place out of 6 teams in their season opening meet Thursday. Diver Braxton Higgins finished in 1st place with a state qualifying score. Skyler H...
Dec 04, 2020
Kansas defeats Washburn 89-54
The Kansas Jayhawks rolled to a 89-54 win over Washburn Thursday night. Four Jayhawks scored in double-figures led by David McCormack with 17 points. Ochai Agbaji added 16 points. Jalen Wilson finishe...
Dec 04, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Biden to ask for 100 straight days of mask use, announces support of compromise stimulus bill
President-elect Joe Biden says one of his first acts as president will be to ask Americans to wear masks for 100 straight days early next year. Biden is backing off an idea of a nationwide mask mandat...
Dec 04, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Community National Bank reopens Industrial Road branch
Customers of Community National Bank in Emporia can now use both bank facilities. The location at 1440 Industrial had been closed since Nov. 13 “for the protection of our associates and the publ...
Dec 04, 2020
Emporia Public Schools not releasing further information about separation agreement with prior superintendent
USD 253 Emporia is not releasing any additional information about the legal separation agreement recently reached with former superintendent Kevin Case. A redacted version was released to local media ...
Dec 04, 2020
Over 500 winter clothing items going to SOS after KVOE Mitten Tree drive
The KVOE Mitten Trees have been collected and there will be plenty of warm hearts and hands this holiday season. The Mitten Tree Drive saw a total of 569 items of clothing collected for individuals se...
Dec 04, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Health professionals planning for vaccine distribution possibly by end of year
Local plans for coronavirus vaccine distribution are still firming up. Perspectives from Newman Regional Health Chief Executive Officer Bob Wright and Lyon County Public Health Emergency Preparedness ...
Dec 04, 2020
Local Law Enforcement offers tips to avoid porch piracy this holiday season
If you don’t want to be victimized by porch pirates this holiday season… Your browser does not support the audio element. …then local law enforcement officials say you really need to...
Dec 04, 2020
Emporia State women out score Neman 80-56 in home opener
The Emporia State womens basketball team out scored Newman 80-56 in their home opener Thursday night. The Lady Hornets used a strong defensive effort holding Newman to 35 percent shooting for the game...
Dec 04, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County to keep current quarantine period despite alterations at federal level
Lyon County will not be changing its recommended quarantine period despite recent guidance by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC recently stated its plans to alter the recommended...
Dec 04, 2020
