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After getting criticized for comments about protests and the American flag, Saints quarterback Drew Brees issued two apologies. In apologies to the public and to teammates, Brees said he “comple...

Major League Baseball isn’t any closer to getting the 2020 regular season underway. Players “resoundingly rejected” the owner’s proposal for a short schedule and a significant ...

The NBA is back. The Board of Governors approved a plan for a regular season, play-in tournament and playoffs by a 29-1 vote. Portland voted against the proposal, which had heavy input from the player...

Voluntary group workouts can start next week as the NHL moves closer to a playoff push. The NHL says teams can reopen facilities as soon as Monday and players can start limited workouts. Health and sa...

For the first time, Lyon County Public Health is also outlining a general caseload breakdown by cluster type without mentioning the location involved. *Meatpacking has one cluster with 187 total cases...

The death of George Floyd in Minnesota nearly two weeks ago is leading to several events in Emporia on Friday. A prayer vigil has been announced for 12:30 pm outside First Christian Church, 202 East 1...

JC Penney has announced over 150 store closures later this year as its bankruptcy proceedings continue. Unfortunately for local shoppers, the Emporia store at Flinthills Mall is on the list. JC Penney...

A sixth Lyon County Resident has died due to coronavirus The patient, identified as a Hispanic male in his 50’s, passed away Wednesday. No further details have been announced. Public Health is a...

Vamos A Pescar story from KDWPT Magazine – Click Here My Outdoor Experience By Garret Hammond, Olpe Ever since I was little, I built forts in the woods. Until I was 7, I lived on a ranch in chas...

A compromise COVID-19 recovery bill passed through the Kansas Senate Thursday afternoon. The final vote in the senate was 26 to 12 in favor of the bill’s passage after the Kansas House of Repres...