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Now that the coldest air in decades has dissipated, it’s time — believe it or not — to start thinking about the traditional severe weather season coming up. The National Weather Serv...

No injuries were reported after a vehicle fire developed outside an Emporia restaurant Saturday night. Fire developed in the engine compartment of a minivan outside Taco Bell at 1407 West Sixth around...

The search for the next leader of USD 253 Emporia Public Schools moves into the next phase Monday. Superintendent interviews will take place Monday and Tuesday, with two candidates interviewing before...

Celebrities in Disguise will be back after a rousing debut Saturday night. The event was a fundraiser for the Granada Theatre, featuring seven contestants performing a song with judges and the general...

The Kansas State Department of Education has formed a new task force designed to help determine how federal funds coming to Kansas will help schools continue their responses to coronavirus, and an are...

The Emporia State mens basketball team used a 13-0 run in the 2nd half to turn an 8 point lead into a 19 point lead on the way to an 82-71 win over Missouri Western Saturday. Coach Craig Doty said the...

The Emporia State women overcame a 13 point first-quarter deficit to outscore Missouri Western 77-68 Saturday. The Lady Hornets turned it around in the 2nd quarter with a 25-9 run. Assistant Coach Kie...

The Kansas Jayhawks scored the games first 5 points and never trailed on the way to a 67-61 win over Texas Tech. The Jayhawks had five scorers in double figures with David McCormack leading the way wi...

Kansas State ended a 13 game losing skid with a 62-54 win over TCU Saturday. The Wildcats ended the game on a 16-3 run, including a 10-0 run when down by 5 points. Senior Mike McGuirl led all scorers ...

Add the name of Braxton Higgins to the list of Emporia High divers to be crowned a State Champion. The Spartan Sophomore won the 5-1A State diving championship by over 142 points. He finished the seas...