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KDOT announces resurfacing projects for US-56 in Lyon County, K-31 in Osage County
The Kansas Department of Transportation has approved two major road renovation projects affecting area highways. KDOT has approved a nearly $3.25 million milling and overlay project for US Highway 56....
Feb 07, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County remains 14th in cases per county; Coffey County death toll increases to 13
Lyon County remains 14th in total COVID cases per Kansas county in the latest report from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Friday’s reports had 3,924 cases listed by Lyon County ...
Feb 07, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Kansas businesses given green light to apply for PPP forgivable loans
Kansas small businesses can officially apply for forgivable loans through the Paycheck Protection Program. Governor Laura Kelly says the launch of 2021 coronavirus relief programs by the federal gover...
Feb 07, 2021
Kansas City Chiefs to play Tampa Bay in Super Bowl LV
Super Bowl LV will be played Sunday afternoon with the Kansas City Chiefs facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Chiefs are the defending Super Bowl Champions. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes says Ta...
Feb 07, 2021
Emporia State splits with Rogers State
The Emporia State womens basketball team jumped out to an 11-0 lead and never trailed on the way to a 79-56 win over Rogers State Saturday. Emporia State Coach Toby Wynn said they took advantage of op...
Feb 07, 2021
Emporia High basketball teams split with Manhattan
The Emporia High girls basketball team never trailed in a 48-32 win over Manhattan Saturday. The Lady Spartans held a 14-7 lead at the end of the 1st quarter and would not give up the lead.Coach Carol...
Feb 07, 2021
Kansas and Kansas State lose. Wichita State to host Temple
West Virginia defeated Kansas 91-79 Saturday. The Jayhawks fell behind early and would never take the lead. The game was tied 3 times. Kansas would trail by as many as 14 points in the 2nd half. The J...
Feb 07, 2021
Emporia State track and field wraps up Bearcat Invitational
The Emporia State track and field team wrapped up competition at the Bearcat Invitational hosted by Northwest Missouri State with 7 top 3 finishes Saturday. Xavier Hall finished in 1st place in the 60...
Feb 07, 2021
Emporia Chamber President pleased with local results of KS Beats the Virus initiative
Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jeanine McKenna is very pleased with the outcome of the Kansas Leadership Center’s KS Beats the Virus initiative. As the initiative winds down,...
Feb 07, 2021
Wintry conditions lead to injury accident in Wabaunsee County Saturday
Three Topeka residents were hospitalized following an injury accident in Wabaunsee County Saturday afternoon. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the accident occurred on Interstate 70 at milepost...
Feb 06, 2021
