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The Emporia City Commission is inching closer toward formally approving a disbursal plan for recent COVID-19 relief funding amongst local businesses. During their regular study session, Wednesday comm...

The Kansas Turnpike Authority has closed a fire gate between the Emporia service area and the Admire exit. The gate at mile marker 140 is being closed so crews can replace a culvert. The closure could...

Newsmaker: Melissa Herring previews the virtual “Make A Joyful Noise 5k”. Your browser does not support the audio element. Managing Your Money – 08-26-20 Your browser does not suppor...

The man arrested after a reported chase in and near Emporia early this week has been formally charged in connection to the alleged incident. Guadalupe Murillo, age 20 of Emporia, is charged with flee ...

The woman accused of leading a chase while driving a rental truck and pulling a knife on at least one person before doing so will be sentenced in about two months. Jennifer Fisher, 49, reached a plea ...

Last week, the big topic for Lyon County commissioners was passage of the 2021 budget. This week, it’s zoning. County commissioners will discuss whether to pass the current draft of zoning regul...

Kansas’ policy of requiring sex offender registries has survived an appeal in federal court involving policies from another state. The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals has reaffirmed the authority...

Starting next year, hunters can use artificial light and thermal imaging equipment if they plan to hunt coyotes at night. Interested hunters will need to buy a Night Vision Equipment Permit at $2.50 t...

Flint Hills Community Health Center has received a supplemental grant for quality measures. The nearly $56,000 grant is authorized by the federal Public Health Service Act and is officially listed as ...

A reported brush fire in southeast Emporia early Wednesday turned out to be a controlled burn. Emporia Fire Capt. Jesse Taylor says the fire in the 2000 block of East Logan around 6:45 am followed ano...