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Renovations at David Traylor Zoo coming soon
Adminstrators of the David Traylor Zoo and Emporia Friends of the Zoo are chomping at the bit to start massive renovations at the facility. Work should start soon as a result of the $4.3 million Oasis...
Feb 29, 2020
Automatic burn bans up for Lyon, two nearby counties with red flag warning Saturday afternoon; Chase, Osage counties also in burn bans
Automatic burn bans are now in place for Lyon County and two nearby counties with a red flag warning now announced. Lyon, Morris and Wabaunsee counties are in a red flag warning and automatic burn ban...
Feb 29, 2020
Reason to celebrate: St. Patrick's Committee auction sets record
The St. Patrick’s Committee had a banner night last night. The annual auction at Bruffs Sports Bar and Grill generated an event-record $21,600, not including sales of beads, shirts and raffle ti...
Feb 29, 2020
MIAA Indoor Track and field Championships
The MIAA Indoor Track and Field Championships hosted by Pittsburg State resume Saturday. Friday in the pentathlon Emporia States Clara Eilert finished in 8th place with a personal best score of 3350. ...
Feb 29, 2020
Olpe and Waverly girls advance to regional championship game
The Olpe and Waverly girls basketball teams advanced to the 1A Regional championship games at Waverly with wins in Fridays semi-final. Olpe out scored Lebo 56-18. Waverly was a 53-31 winner over Hartf...
Feb 29, 2020
Catapult shows off amazing shadow silhouette dance act at ESU Friday evening
Elaborate choreography and effective use of shadows were centerstage for a performance from Catapult at Albert Taylor Hall on Friday evening. Your browser does not support the audio element. Catapult ...
Feb 29, 2020
Emporia State basketball teams host Rogers State in final home game
The Emporia State basketball teams host Rogers State in the final home games of the season Saturday. It will also be the final game at White Auditorium for 3 Emporia State seniors, Mollie Mounsey, Mor...
Feb 29, 2020
Emporia State tennis team to open season Saturday
The Emporia State womens and mens tennis teams open their seasons Saturday when they host William Jewell. Sophomore Andy Graf returns after earning 2nd team MIAA honors last year. Your browser does no...
Feb 29, 2020
Emporia State softball 1-1 on day 1 at Washburn Classic
The Emporia State softball team was 1 and 1 on day one of the Washburn Classic Friday. The Lady Hornets opened with a 13-6 win over Sioux Falls. They blew the game open with a 7 run 5th inning highlig...
Feb 29, 2020
Emporia State baseball out scores Missouri Southern 12-6
The Emporia State baseball team out scored Missouri Southern 12-6 to win their MIAA opener. The Hornets jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the 3rd inning. Sam Chaput hit a grand slam to drive in 4 of the run...
Feb 28, 2020
