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For Mlynar, eight (years) is enough on Emporia City Commission
Tuesday’s general election saw the end of Emporia City Commissioner Bobbi Mlynar’s time on the board. Mlynar decided earlier this year not to run for re-election. She says her time on the ...
Nov 06, 2019
Duke out scores Kansas 68-66
Kansas turned the ball over 28 times and that proved to be one of the differences in the Jayhawks 68-66 loss to Duke in their season opener Tuesday night. Duke scored 29 points off those turnovers. Ka...
Nov 06, 2019
Kansas State out scores North Dakota State 67-54
Kansas State rallied in the 2nd half for a 67-54 win over North Dakota State Tuesday night. The Wildcats trailed at halftime 22-21. In the 2nd half they would lead by as many as 15. Cartier Diarra sco...
Nov 06, 2019
Wichita State wins season opener 68-54 over Omaha
Wichita State opened their season with a 68-54 win over Nebraska Omaha Tuesday night. Trey Wade became the first Shocker newcomer in 20 years to debut with a double-double, scoring 19 points and grabb...
Nov 06, 2019
'A wow experience:' Veterans, students awed by Honor Flight
Veterans from around the area and students from three Lyon County high schools are home — simultaneously tired and invigorated — after participating in Honor Flight this week. Veterans on ...
Nov 06, 2019
Kansas State in top 25 of College Football playoff poll
The First College Football play-off poll was released Tuesday night. Kansas State is 16th in that poll. They are 1 of 4 Big-12 teams in the top 25. Oklahoma is 9th, Baylor 12th and Oklahoma State 23rd...
Nov 06, 2019
High School Football play-offs resume Friday
The High School Football play-offs resume Friday night. Emporia High will face Maize. The Spartans take a 6-3 record into the game. Maize is 8-1. Kick-off at Maize is set for 7pm. 5 Area teams will al...
Nov 06, 2019
Preseason High School wrestling rankings released
The State High School Coaches Preseason wrestling rankings are out. Emporia Highs Ethan Garate is ranked 6th at 170 pounds. In the girls rankings Emporia Highs Trinity Ervin is ranked 5th at 191 pouin...
Nov 06, 2019
MIAA Soccer tournament bracket set
The pairings are set for the MIAA womens soccer tournament. Emporia State, the 3 seed, will host Northwest Missouri State Friday afternoon. Kick-off is set for 2pm.If they win they will play the winne...
Nov 06, 2019
VOTE: $78 million bond passes, newcomers Seeley and Dorsey join USD 253 board, Brinkman now on City Commission
Emporia voters approved nearly $80 million worth of improvements to public schools locally as part of the 2019 general election. Voters approved the $78 million facility improvement bond by a final vo...
Nov 06, 2019
