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Chiefs select LSU Running back with first round pick
The Kansas City Chiefs with the final pick of the first round of the NFL Draft selected LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire. Last season he rushed for 1,414 yards and 16 touchdowns. Chiefs General ...
Apr 24, 2020
Randy Wells helping keep Emporia strong
One of the many challenges for student-athletes at any level, with schools and weight rooms closed, is staying in shape. For Emporia High student-athletes Randy Wells is one of the teachers that is tr...
Apr 24, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Congress votes to replenish Paycheck Protection Program, help hospital operations and virus testing with latest stimulus package
Congress has approved the latest federal stimulus package to help the nation’s response to coronavirus. The version passed by the House on Thursday and the Senate earlier in the week is much mor...
Apr 24, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: 16 new positive tests in Lyon County
Lyon County Public Health is reporting 16 new positive COVID-19 tests in Fridays update. There are no new probable positives or recoveries reported. There are two cases hospitalized. Lyon County is no...
Apr 24, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Labor department rolls out additional benefits; Governor calls for additional federal aid
While additional unemployment assistance for Kansas residents is now being assured, federal financial assistance for the state as a whole still remains an uncertainty. During her daily news conference...
Apr 23, 2020
Car driver hurt after crash involving semi in west Emporia
The driver of a car was taken to Newman Regional Health for medical treatment after a two-vehicle crash in west Emporia on Thursday. Emporia Police and Emporia Fire were called to US Highway 50 and In...
Apr 23, 2020
No transports following two-vehicle accident at Sixth and Merchant Thursday
No injuries were reported following a two-vehicle injury accident in central Emporia Thursday afternoon. The accident occurred at the intersection of West Sixth Avenue and Merchant shortly after 3:30 ...
Apr 23, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County reports 23 new COVID-19 tests; Alma Foods remains closed due to virus
Lyon County Public Health is reporting 23 new positive COVID-19 tests in Thursdays report. Since Tuesday there have been 75 new positive tests in Lyon County. There have been 158 total positive tests ...
Apr 23, 2020
David Traylor Zoo breaks ground on newest exhibit
The construction portion of the David Traylor Zoo’s multi-million dollar Oasis Capital Campaign has officially begun. The zoo hosted a private groundbreaking ceremony Thursday morning for its ne...
Apr 23, 2020
EPA granting $40,000 to USD 253 Emporia for new buses
Emporia Public Schools is among close to 20 districts in Kansas receiving federal funds to replace diesel buses. USD 253 is getting $40,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency. That money will re...
Apr 23, 2020
