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Presbyterian Manor holding annual luminaria ceremony virtually Saturday
A special ceremony will light up the campus of Presbyterian Manor through the holiday season. Residents are invited to assist in this endeavor by purchasing luminarias that will be officially lit up d...
Dec 03, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Capitol Federal closes lobby
Another financial institution locally is adjusting operations due to coronavirus. Capitol Federal has closed its lobby until further notice, not only in Emporia but across its network. Customers can u...
Dec 03, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Kansas Leadership Center begins 'influence' campaign to enhance local support of COVID-19 safety features
Part of Governor Laura Kelly’s recent push to reduce coronavirus numbers is getting underway now. Last month, the governor announced an “influence campaign” involving the Kansas Lead...
Dec 03, 2020
Audio - Thursday - 12-03-20
Newsmaker: Lyon County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Director Jennifer Millbern updates the local COVID-19 response effort. Your browser does not support the audio element. Newsmaker 2: Newman ...
Dec 03, 2020
Emporia State women host Newman in home opener
The #11 Emporia State womens basketball team hosts Newman in their home opener Thursday. The Lady Hornets and Newman are both 1-1 for the season. Assistant Coach Kiel Unruh, who will be filling in for...
Dec 03, 2020
Wichita State opens season with win
Wichita State opened their season with a 85-80 win over Oral Roberts Wednesday night. Tyson Etienne led the Shockers with a career-high 26 points.Wichita State is scheduled to host Missouri Sunday aft...
Dec 03, 2020
9 area high school basketball teams ranked in preseason poll
9 area high school basketball teams are ranked in the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association preseason poll. The Emporia High boys are ranked 10th in 5A.The Olpe girls are ranked number 1 in 1A Divisio...
Dec 03, 2020
Emporia High boys swim and dive team to open season
The Emporia High boys swim and dive teams open their season Thursday. They will be hosting a 5 team meet. Senior Mason Harmon will be swimming in the 200 medley relay, 200 IM, 200 free relay and 100 b...
Dec 03, 2020
KSHSAA board of appeals to meet Friday to consider fan ban
The Kansas State High School Activities Association appeals board will be meeting Friday after appeals to the ban of fans at winter sports events have been filed. Last week the High School Activites A...
Dec 03, 2020
Kansas City Royals sign Dozier and Soler, non-tender 6 players
The Kansas City Royals have agreed to a one-year contracts with first baseman/outfielder Hunter Dozier and outfielder/DH Jorge Soler Wednesday. Dozier’s deal, which is guaranteed and was announc...
Dec 03, 2020
