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Lyon County Public Health is reporting 15 new coronavirus cases Friday in its daily COVID-19 update. The total number of cases now stands at 98, one of the highest totals in recent months. Public Heal...

As was the case Thursday, two area counties reported coronavirus caseload increases Friday. *Coffey County added two overall cases to go from 88 to 90. With four recoveries, the active caseload dipped...

A USD 253 Emporia Public Schools staff member has tested positive for COVID-19. The district announced the positive case Friday afternoon and in accordance with district protocols have identified all ...

A week into the fall semester and minus a few “hiccups” here and there, Emporia Christian School is off to a smooth start according to Principal Sally Kaiser. Kaiser says students and staf...

Area Game of the Week: Madison at Burlingame First Quarter Your browser does not support the audio element. Second Quarter Your browser does not support the audio element. Third Quarter Your browser d...

Emporia is well-known in the worldwide cycling community — and with good reason. Or, as maybe we should say, reasons. The latest reason is a new bike wheel unveiled Thursday by HED Cycling. It&#...

Newman Regional Health has been honored for its work to save lives through tissue donations. Midwest Transplant Network has given the hospital with its Excellence in Tissue Donation Award. Emergency D...

Flint Hills Beef Fest has named its cattle contest winners. For steers: *Arndt Farms of Emporia won Best of Grass and Show. It also took the grass category with an average weight gain of 2.356 pounds ...

The Emporia High volleyball team is now 3-0 to start the season after sweeping Junction City and Topeka West Thursday. They defeated Junction City 25-8, 25-16. Abbie Demler led the offense with 7 kill...