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CORONAVIRUS: Greenwood County climbs past 200 cases; Wabaunsee County logs two new deaths
Greenwood County went over 200 coronavirus cases in total on Wednesday. The Greenwood County Health Department announced six new cases, moving the overall total to 203. There are 37 active cases at th...
Nov 26, 2020
Staffing issues prompt need for appointments at Chase County Treasurer's Office
The Chase County Treasurer’s Office is telling residents to set appointments for services through the end of the year if they need assistance. Treasurer L. Dow Wilson attributes the change in po...
Nov 26, 2020
Holiday shopping season beginning with Black Friday, Small Business Saturday
Holiday shopping begins Friday, and things will be different — like a lot of things, due to coronavirus. Several national retailers will have online-only Black Friday deals starting Thanksgiving...
Nov 26, 2020
Greenwood County dense fog advisory extended until 11 am
Greenwood County’s dense fog advisory has been extended. Fog has been stubborn in parts of the county, so the advisory had been extended to 11 am after it was originally set to expire at 10 am. ...
Nov 26, 2020
Suspect apprehended following vehicle theft and related chase that concluded in Emporia Wednesday
A suspect is in custody following a high speed pursuit that made its way through Emporia before ending in the northwest part of the city. According to Kansas Highway Patrol Lt. Rick Wingate the suspec...
Nov 26, 2020
#6 Kansas to face #1 Gonzaga in season opener
The number 6 ranked Kansas Jayhawks are set to play number 1 ranked Gonzaga in their season opener Thursday. Kansas Coach Bill Self says Gonzaga is loaded. Your browser does not support the audio elem...
Nov 25, 2020
Mask orders on the rise across Kansas as governor's face covering protocol takes effect Wednesday
Numerous counties across the state are now on board when it comes to mask use policies as Governor Laura Kelly’s new face covering protocol is now in effect. Wednesday, the governor released a m...
Nov 25, 2020
Former Emporia superintendent to receive full complement of salary and benefits -- plus $10,000 lump sum -- as part of separation agreement
He may no longer be connected to the district, but former superintendent Kevin Case will be paid as if he was still leading USD 253 Emporia through the end of the academic year. As part of the settlem...
Nov 25, 2020
Kansas State drops season opener
Kansas State opened the basketball season Wednesday afternoon with a 80-70 loss to Drake as part of the Little Apple Classic. Kansas State Coach Bruce Weber said they had to many turnovers. Your brows...
Nov 25, 2020
Audio - Wednesday - 11-25-20
Live Call-In: Emporia Main Street Your browser does not support the audio element. Newsmaker: Lyon County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Director Jennifer Millbern updates the local COVID-19 res...
Nov 25, 2020
