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Emporia State basketball teams to host Northwest Missouri State
The Emporia State womens and mens basketball teams return to action Thursday night. They will be hosting Northwest Missouri State. The Emporia State women will be looking for the regular-season sweep....
Feb 18, 2021
Emporia High basketball teams travel to Junction City
After being postponed Tuesday the Emporia High girls and boys play at Junction City Thursday night. Lady Spartan Coach Carolyn Dorsey says they will be relying on their defense. Your browser does not ...
Feb 18, 2021
Madison at Chase County featured area games on Country 101.7FM
There is area High School Basketball scheduled for Thursday night. The featured games on Country 101.7FM have Chase County hosting Madison. Chase County girls Coach Ron Slaymaker says they need to kee...
Feb 18, 2021
Kansas defeats Kansas State
The Kansas Jayhawks outscored Kansas State 59-41 Wednesday night. The Jayhawks were led by two players in double figures, including a team-high 14 points from senior Marcus Garrett. Jalen Wilson finis...
Feb 18, 2021
WEATHER: Southwest Power Pool officials believe end is near for risk of rolling outages
The risk of rolling power outages is again waning for the moment. Evergy, 4 Rivers and other utilities across Kansas were on standby Wednesday morning and evening as the Southwest Power Pool spent muc...
Feb 18, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Governor announces plan to set aside vaccines for K-12 education staff
Governor Laura Kelly has announced an adjustment in the state’s COVID-19 vaccination plan. During a news conference Wednesday, Kelly said the state will set aside some vaccine supplies for educa...
Feb 18, 2021
Fire causes heavy damage to Emporia house
Fire led to significant interior damage at an Emporia house Wednesday afternoon. Emporia Fire Battalion Chief Eron Steinlage says crews were called to 412 Constitution around 4 pm. Light smoke was com...
Feb 18, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: City Commission approves mask ordinance extension, East Logan land purchase, Rescue Mission move
For the fifth time, the city of Emporia's mask ordinance has been extended. The ordinance was extended unanimously by commissioners during their recent action session Wednesday evening. The ordinance ...
Feb 18, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County reports 20 new cases Wednesday; Public Health updates ongoing vaccination efforts
Lyon County saw a modest increase in new COVID-19 cases Wednesday after a near week-long layoff in reporting. Lyon County Public Health reported 20 new cases since Friday bringing the overall total to...
Feb 17, 2021
WEATHER: SPP moves back to Level 2 Energy Emergency
After dropping the Energy Emergency Level earlier Wednesday, the Southwest Power Pool has increased it once again. The SPP raised the Energy Emergency to Level Two according to Evergy Spokesperson Gin...
Feb 17, 2021
