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Emporia State basketball opens MIAA play vs Nebraska Kearney
The Emporia State womens and mens basketball teams open MIAA play Thursday night when they host Nebraska Kearney. The Lady Hornets will be facing a team that is undefeated, 7-0. Junior Kali Martin say...
Dec 5, 2019
Emporia High girls wrestling begins season at Spring Hill
The Emporia High girls wrestling team opens their season with a tournament at Spring Hill Thursday. Junior Trinity Ervin is happy to have a girls season. Your browser does not support the audio elemen...
Dec 5, 2019
Emporia High boys swim and dive teams open season
The Emporia High boys swim and dive team opens their season Thursday. They will be hosting a 9 team meet. Senior Reed Slayden will begin defense of his State Diving Championship. Your browser does not...
Dec 5, 2019
Big-12 Announces All Conference Football team
15 Kansas State players and 10 players from Kansas have been named to the All Big-12 Football team. K-State freshman Joshua Youngblood was named the Special teams player of the year. He is the first f...
Dec 5, 2019
Emporia Municipal Band's annual Christmas concert coming Sunday
As their culminating performance of the year, the Emporia Municipal Band is ready for their last performance of the year with their annual Christmas concert this weekend. The Granada Theatre will be t...
Dec 5, 2019
Second annual Big Chill set to be bigger than last year's; taking place this weekend
With the huge success of the inaugural Big Chill fundraising run, Communities in Schools of Mid-America will be hosting the second annual Big Chill this weekend. Last year’s Big Chill saw around...
Dec 5, 2019
Robbery suspect to be sentenced next year; fellow suspect sees case continued
One suspect in a robbery case from earlier this year is set for sentencing next year, while another will see their case continue. Daniel McClead pled no contest to two counts of robbery during a final...
Dec 4, 2019
Emporia City Commission approves bid for improvements to David Traylor Zoo
Emporia City Commissioners have set two construction projects into motion after approving separate bids during their recent action session Wednesday afternoon. The first bid approved by commissioners ...
Dec 4, 2019
No injuries reported following minor vehicle fire on east side of Hammond Park Wednesday
Emporia Fire Crews made quick work of a minor vehicle fire early Wednesday afternoon. Crews were called to 1622 Center Street, next to Hammond Park, shortly after noon for a reported vehicle fire. Fir...
Dec 4, 2019
Work begins to renovate Emporia-Lyon County emergency communication system
After extensive discussions stretching well over a year and final approval earlier this fall, action has started on renovating the Emporia-Lyon County emergency radio system. Lyon County Emergency Man...
Dec 4, 2019
