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Fatality crashes not on the rise, however, contributing factors seeing recent uptick in Lyon County
With less traffic on roadways in recent months, excessive speed has become a major concern for local law enforcement. A recent report issued by the Kansas Department of Transportation indicated that v...
Nov 21, 2020
One individual transported following three vehicle accident in Chase County Friday
A vehicle accident in Chase County sent one person to the hospital Friday evening. The accident occurred at mile marker 110 on the Kansas Turnpike shortly after 8 pm. According to the Kansas Highway P...
Nov 21, 2020
Little River defeats Madison 48-24 to advance to 8-Man 1A State Championship
The Madison Bulldogs saw their season come to an end in the Sub State championship with a 48-24 loss to the Little River Redskins Friday. Little River would shut the Bulldogs out in the first half sco...
Nov 21, 2020
Emporia State men to face Fort Hays State
The Emporia State mens basketball team is in Hays to play Fort Hays State Saturday Afternoon. The Hornets opened the season with a win over Nebraska Kearney Thursday.Fort Hays lost to Washburn on a la...
Nov 21, 2020
Olpe defeats Lyndon to advance to 1-A State Title game
The Olpe Eagle held off the Lyndon Tigers 14-12 to advance to the 1-A State title game. Olpe began the game by picking off Lyndon quarterback Darian Massey, and then scoring on a 37-yard Damon Redeker...
Nov 20, 2020
Kansas State at Iowa State
After having last week off Kansas State looks to end a two game losing skid at number 17 Iowa State Saturday. Kansas State Coach Chris Klieman says Iowa State is playing at a high level. Your browser ...
Nov 20, 2020
Emporia superintendent Case resigns effective immediately; next steps for USD 253 to finalize 'in coming days'
Emporia Public Schools is looking for a new superintendent. As part of a special meeting Friday, Board President Mike Crouch says current superintendent Kevin Case resigned effective immediately, prom...
Nov 20, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County tops 2,000 total cases with 70 new cases added, active caseload and death toll also increase
Lyon County had another period of notable new coronavirus case activity between Wednesday and Friday. Lyon County Public Health reported 70 new cases in Friday’s report, moving the overall total...
Nov 20, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: USD 253 Emporia announces meal plan for remote-learning students
With many Emporia Public School students going to remote education starting Monday, the district's Community Relations Department has announced the plan for free breakfast and lunch options — al...
Nov 20, 2020
Holiday Resort seeking citizens to adopt residents for holiday season
Holiday Resort has launched a new program to help spread some additional holiday cheer to its residents. Adopt a Resident launched last Friday and so far the reception has been terrific according to H...
Nov 20, 2020
