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Lyon County has not announced an official policy for mask use in public places after Governor Laura Kelly said all residents will wear masks in public effective Friday, but Lyon County Attorney Marc G...

After postponing activities from May to July, organizers of Emporia’s Cinco de Mayo have now canceled the event outright for this year. Organizer Sally Sanchez says the event may be canceled, bu...

The past week has been busy at Newman Regional Health’s Emergency Department when it comes to heat illnesses. Dr. Aaron Watters says he has seen several heat illness cases already this week, mos...

The schedule is changing, but Abundant Harvest will still have free food giveaways now through August. Abundant Harvest Director Lee Alderman says he’s pleased to continue offering this program ...

Budgets and health matters will lead the Lyon County Commission’s action meeting Thursday. Lyon County Health Officer Renee Hively will discuss the latest coronavirus numbers and trends, while C...

Emporia city commissioners have several ordinances up for approval during their action meeting Wednesday afternoon. Commissioners will consider an ordinance changing the zoning at 1200 Whittier Place ...

Less than two weeks ago I was on the phone with my friend and Dirty Kansa founder Jim Cummins congratulating him on being included in Kansas City's prestigious Ingrim's magazine as one of 50 Kansans Y...

After day 1 of the Kansas Junior Golf Tour Tournament at Crestview Country Club in Wichita Emporian Gentry Scheve is in 1st place. He finished the first round with a 2 under par 70.Caleb Schmid is tie...

(ap) Major League baseball teams can open training camps Wednesday. The Kansas City Royals will wait until Friday to hold their first day of training camp. Royals Manager Mike Matheny says health will...

(USAToday) Chris Jones is sending a message to the Kansas City Chiefs. In a story in USAToday it is reported the Pro Bowl defensive tackle stated he won’t settle for playing on the franchise tag...