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2019 All Veterans Tribute Show displays a handful of patriotic performances
Emporia State University’s Albert Taylor Hall hosted the 2019 All Veterans Tribute Show Friday evening. The show featured performances by the Emporia High School Men’s Choir, Keith Shaver,...
Nov 16, 2019
Emporia woman hurt in car-commercial truck crash near Topeka
A highway crash between a car and commercial truck resulted in a hospital trip for an Emporia woman Friday. The crash happened shortly after 9:40 am on US Highway 75 near Topeka. The Kansas Highway Pa...
Nov 16, 2019
Semi veers off Interstate 35, crashes near pond on Emporia's north edge
Investigators are piecing together how a semi went off Interstate 35 on the north edge of Emporia, damaging a guardrail and a directional sign before crashing near a small pond Friday afternoon. The c...
Nov 15, 2019
Emporia State football closes out season
The Emporia State football team plays their final game of the regular season Saturday. They will be hosting Central Oklahoma. Coach Garin Higgins says the record may not show it but this is still a go...
Nov 15, 2019
Logan Avenue students approve new disc-golf course project Friday
Decision making, organization, time management and responsibility are just a few of the benefits a new project-based learning opportunity will provide Logan Avenue Elementary School students. Students...
Nov 15, 2019
One transported, one arrested following injury accident in Emporia Friday
One individual was taken to Newman Regional Health and one was arrested following a two-vehicle injury accident in Emporia Friday afternoon. According to the Emporia Fire Department, crews arrived at ...
Nov 15, 2019
Former Emporia chiropractor gets probation after battery plea
Former Emporia chiropractor Eric Hawkins had a jail sentence suspended during a hearing in Lyon County District Court on Friday. Judge Merlin Wheeler announced a 90-day jail term before suspending it ...
Nov 15, 2019
Robbery suspect's statement to be withheld if trial takes place
Trial is one step closer for an armed robbery suspect after action this week in Lyon County District Court. Harold Stewart faces jury trial later this month after allegedly robbing the Max’s BP ...
Nov 15, 2019
Audio - Friday - 11-15-19
Feel Good Friday – One Wild Life Your browser does not support the audio element. Mitch Guthri disusses the opening of Polar Plunge online registration. Your browser does not support the audio e...
Nov 15, 2019
Online registration now open for 2020 Emporia Polar Plunge
If you like playing in water in freezing temperatures for a great cause then the annual Emporia Polar Plunge is the event for you. For the past 14 years, the freezing and fun fundraiser has helped to ...
Nov 15, 2019
