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Saints QB sharply criticized after comment on American flag protests
In light of last week’s death of a black man at the hand of a white police officer in Minnesota, certain comments about protesting the American flag — such as Colin Kaepernick did as a pro...
Jun 04, 2020
MLB owners reject 114-game proposal from players
While the NFL, NBA, NHL and even Major League Soccer take steps towards returning to play, Major League Baseball does not. Owners rejected the players union’s proposal for a 114-game regular sea...
Jun 04, 2020
With lockout averted, MLS plans to resume season with tournament
Major League Soccer avoided a lockout by reaching a new labor deal with players. Details haven’t been released, but sources say players will take a 7.5 percent pay cut and there will be a $5 mil...
Jun 04, 2020
Registration ends Friday for Emporia Rec youth baseball, softball programs
The Emporia Recreation Commission is closing down registration for its updated baseball and softball programs Friday. Sessions begin next week for hands-on skills training in a camp-like setting with ...
Jun 04, 2020
Kansas Junior Golf Tour coming to Emporia Golf Course for Thursday event
The Emporia Golf Course will be hosting nearly 65 youth golfers, Thursday, for the Kansas Junior Golf Tour. Five area golfers are expected to take part, with the event teeing off at 8am: Caden Massey ...
Jun 04, 2020
City Commission approves annexation and rezoning ordinances for Fanestil expansion
A major local business will be taking a major step forward in its six-year relocation effort following approval by Emporia City Commissioners Wednesday. During the commission’s recent action ses...
Jun 03, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Emporia non-congregate housing sees sudden uptick in occupancy
Lyon County Public Health emphasized the importance of the non-congregate housing resource during the Lyon County Commission’s recent study session after nearly a dozen COVID-19 patients were ch...
Jun 03, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Trio of new cases reported in Lyon County
Lyon County had a small increase in COVID-19 cases in Wednesday's report. Lyon County Public Health announced three confirmed or probable positive cases, pushing the total caseload to 433. There are 6...
Jun 03, 2020
ESU plans Zoom forum on race relations after death of George Floyd
Emporia State University has slated an open online forum to discuss the recent events revolving around the death of George Floyd and the state of race relations in general. “Humanity First: A co...
Jun 03, 2020
Marchers look for peaceful event with officer and deputy participation Friday; law enforcement leaders join On-Air chat
With racial tensions again in focus nationwide, organizers of a local protest march are hoping Friday’s event will be peaceful. Organizer Diana Ramirez says Friday afternoon’s march from E...
Jun 03, 2020
