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Major League Soccer has reportedly extended its deadline for reaching a deal on its collective bargaining agreement. Originally, MLS had said noon Tuesday was the deadline before locking out players. ...

NASCAR’s Cup series doesn’t return to action until the weekend, but Emporia native Clint Bowyer says it’s time for fans to return to the racetracks. NASCAR has kept fans away from ra...

Monday, Crosswinds Counseling and Wellness officially began a phased reopening of its facilities. At this time Crosswinds is continuing to offer telehealth services to all consumers, however, accordin...

A fifth Lyon County resident has died from coronavirus. Lyon County Public Health says an Asian male in his 50s died over the weekend. Further details have not been announced. Meanwhile, the county's ...

One person was taken to Newman Regional Health after a two-vehicle accident in central Emporia Tuesday afternoon. Emporia police and emergency personnel were dispatched to 902 Merchant Street for a re...

With outdoor temperatures continuing to rise Safe Kids Emporia is reminding parents and families about being mindful when it comes to having their children in the vehicle. According to Bev Long of Saf...

David Traylor Zoo staff and animals were extremely pleased to welcome visitors through their doors once again Tuesday. After closing down in early March due to the COVID-19 pandemic the zoo held a ...

Newsmaker: Abundant Harvest Director Lee Alderman discusses the ministry’s food giveaway. Your browser does not support the audio element. Live Call-In: SOS Your browser does not support the aud...

I've been doing this commentary for over thirty years. Often I am challenged about what to talk about. Today the "what" to discuss is very obvious. My challenge is" how" to say it. For several days I'...

Lyon County Sheriff Jeff Cope has weighed in on the recent death of a black man at the hand of a white police officer in Minnesota — an incident that has sparked various levels of protest and ou...