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Voters interested in taking care of their civic responsibility before the Aug. 4 primary have several options to do so. One of those is on the community calendar Saturday. The Lyon County Election Off...

Area jobless numbers were substantially lower from May to June. Emporia’s jobless rate saw a significant dip from 7.5 percent in May to 5.8 percent in June. It was as high as 7.7 percent in Apri...

The Emporia Public Library is extending its services once again this week. Beginning Monday, the library will be offering limited computer access by appointment only. Individual access to computers wi...

It’s another week of blue-green algae warnings and watches for several area lakes and ponds. Emporia’s Peter Pan Pond remains in an algae warning for a fourth straight week, according to t...

Feel Good Friday – Fourth of July Welcome Your browser does not support the audio element. Newsmaker: Newman Regional Health CEO Bob Wright updates hospital operations in light of COVID-19. Your...

Twenty-three nonprofit groups are part of the Emporia Community Foundation’s Match Day 2020. Director Becky Nurnberg says there are two new groups in the fold: Twin Rivers Junior Shooting Sports...

(kcroyals/mlb) The Kansas City Royals have traded pitcher Tim Hill to San Diego for two players, right-handed pitcher Ronald Bolaos and outfielder Franchy Cordero. Bolaos, 23, has been known to hit 10...

(cbs/ap) The Kansas City Chiefs have told rookies, quarterbacks and selected veterans that training camp is “a go” and they should report to the practice facility Monday for COVID-19 testi...

The Big-12 has announced its Media preseason football team. Kansas State has 3 players on the squad and Kansas has 2 players. From Kansas State fullback Nick Lenners. Punt and kick returner Josh Young...