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Like most of you, I like good news and locally we have quite a bit of positive activity to report. This is Lyon County Basketball Tournament week in Emporia and the games are underway for the 100th ti...

The USD 253 Board of Education has its regular meeting Wednesday evening. During that meeting, the board will receive an update from the Kansas Association of School Boards regarding the ongoing super...

Newsmaker: FHTC Vice President for Advancement Mike Crouch discusses the public airing of The Cut. Your browser does not support the audio element. Newsmaker 2: KCSL Director Bev Long discusses a new ...

Lyon County Public Health has announced its next COVID-19 vaccination clinic, however, it will not be open to the general public. The closed clinic will take place Friday and due to a “limited s...

Emporia City Commissioners have a jam-packed agenda for their upcoming study session Wednesday morning. Commissioners will review the city’s Water Treatment Plan risk and resilience plan as well...

Free coronavirus tests for the general public will end this week in Lyon County. GoGetTested.com and WellHealth Management will conclude the free tests at the close of business Thursday. Hours Tuesday...

A preliminary hearing is coming next month for a woman accused of taking her grandchild for longer than allegedly agreed last week. Jessica Downs faces one count of aggravated interference with parent...

The state’s COVID-19-based disaster declaration now runs through the end of March after Governor Laura Kelly signed a Senate bill to that effect Monday. Senate Bill 14 lets the state continue di...

The Emporia Community Foundation has announced its grant recipients for the latest award cycle. *$8,000 is going to Project Playscape for the Americus baseball and recreation complex*$6,000 is going t...

Governor Laura Kelly is looking at a second agency reorganization effort as the legislative session continues. Earlier this month, the governor announced a renewed effort to combine the Department for...