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NASCAR at Indianapolis. Jimmie Johnson tests positive for coronavirus
(ap) Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson has tested positive for the coronavirus and will miss this weekend's race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The 44-year-old Johnson is the first driver in ...
Jul 04, 2020
KU halting football workouts
The University of Kansas has announced that football voluntary workouts have been suspended due to an increase in positive COVID-19 tests within the program. KU said in a released statement due to the...
Jul 04, 2020
Emporia Senior baseball team splits with Scrappers and Lawrence
The Emporia Senior baseball team played a couple of games Friday. They were late adds after the Fort Scott tournament was canceled for this weekend. In their first game the 19s were out scored by the ...
Jul 04, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Emporia, many area districts receive grant funds for summer meal programs
Many area school districts have secured grant funding to help feed schoolchildren this summer. The Kansas Health Foundation and Sunflower Foundation recently awarded around $1.2 million total in grant...
Jul 03, 2020
Medical issue triggers trauma call to Emporia business parking lot
One man was hospitalized after an incident involving a pickup in an Emporia parking lot Friday morning, but the incident did not end up the way it first appeared. Emporia Fire was called to the Walmar...
Jul 03, 2020
Residents reminded to practice proper safety both during and after Fourth of July holiday
With the sights and sounds of fireworks set to fill the skies Saturday, residents are reminded that practicing proper firework safety ensures everyone will have a happy Fourth of July. Safe Kids Empor...
Jul 03, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Public Health discusses virus concerns for July 4 holiday weekend
With the Fourth of July holiday weekend now here and coronavirus still an issue, Lyon County Public Health officials are urging residents to be safe the next few days. Emergency Preparedness Director ...
Jul 03, 2020
929 new COVID-19 cases reported by KDHE
929 new COVID-19 cases are being reported by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment since Wednesday. There are 15919 total confirmed positive and probable positive cases being reported in Kan...
Jul 03, 2020
Flint Hills Technical College continues gearing up for first virtual gala later this month
Although this year’s Flint Hills Technical College Night of Inspiration Gala will not be in person, the college is pulling out all the stops to still bring the gala directly to you. Due to the C...
Jul 03, 2020
Emporia State morning loss of former softball player
Emporia State softball has announced the passing of a former player, Jacie Stephens Cochran. Jacie passed away Thursday morning from complications after giving birth to her son Jaxson Jay Cochran. Jac...
Jul 03, 2020
