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SOS among recipients of State grants awarding over $6 million for domestic violence, sexual assault programs and child advocacy
The state of Kansas will be awarding more than $6.4 million in grants for domestic violence and sexual assault programs and child advocacy centers in Kansas for 2020. In total, over $5 million will be...
Aug 21, 2019
August 21, 2019
The 2004 Tony Award winning Broadway show called Avenue Q addresses a number of social problems in a unique manner. Set in a low rent area in New York City one of those issues is racism. Today I’...
Aug 21, 2019
UPDATE: Power restored following damaging overnight storms; some adjustments made to USD 253 lunch menu
Overnight thunderstorms caused notable damage to Emporia’s power grid, and repairs were ongoing across town throughout the day as a result. Westar Energy spokesperson Gina Penzig says at least 1...
Aug 21, 2019
Emporia Public Schools says inappropriate social media comment by student posed no threat
Emporia Public Schools says a situation involving an inappropriate social media comment has been resolved. The Community Relations Department says an Emporia Middle School student made the comment Tue...
Aug 21, 2019
Audio - Wednesday - 08-21-19
Brian Rees promotes the 33rd annual Flint Hills Beef Fest on Aug. 23-25. Your browser does not support the audio element. Flint Hills Technical College President Dean Hollenbeck discusses storm damage...
Aug 21, 2019
Audio - Tuesday - 08-20-19
United Way of the Flint Hills Director Jami Reever previews the United Way’s annual fundraising campaign kickoff Thursday at the Lyon County History Center. Your browser does not support the aud...
Aug 21, 2019
Big question at Emporia State Football training camp
The big question surrounding the Emporia State football team during training camp is, Who will be the starting quarterback. Its been a 3 person battle, Dalton Cowan, Pat Briningstool and Braden Gleaso...
Aug 21, 2019
Baltimore rallys for 4-1 win over Royals
A 3 run home run by Hanser Alberto in the 8th inning lifted the Baltimore Orioles past the Kansas City Royals 4-1 Tuesday night. The Royals scored a run in the 2nd inning on a sacrifice fly. Brad Kell...
Aug 21, 2019
Emporia High girls tennis preparing for season
37 players are out for the Emporia High girls tennis team as they begin a new era with a new head coach. Among the returnees is Senior Koey Keough a state qualifier last year at singles. Your browser ...
Aug 21, 2019
Highway Patrol: 24 cattle killed in semi crash outside Emporia
An early-morning semi crash near Emporia killed most of the cattle on board. Originally, the Kansas Turnpike Authority confirmed seven head of cattle were killed when the crash happened at mile marker...
Aug 21, 2019
