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Scam calls made in the Burlington area, Police Department notified
The Burlington Police Department has been alerted to a scam caller in the community Wednesday. The caller behind the scam identified himself as ‘Sean Parker, badge number 7492 with the Burlingto...
Aug 15, 2019
Trial to begin Monday in case of former chiropractor facing sexual abuse charges
Trials are now set to begin in the case of a former Emporia chiropractor accused of rape and sexual battery. Eric Hawkins had his final pretrial hearing at 4pm Wednesday in Lyon County District Court....
Aug 14, 2019
Emporia State volleyball begins preparing for 2019
Emporia States volleyball team held 2 practices Wednesday to begin their season. Senior Emma Dixon was happy to get started. Your browser does not support the audio element. Coach Bing Xu says they wi...
Aug 14, 2019
Emporia State Cross Country holds first practice
Emporia State cross country teams hold their first practices Wednesday morning. Coach Mark Stanbrough said it was a good start. Your browser does not support the audio element. The Cross Country teams...
Aug 14, 2019
Travis Kelce excited about Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs are down to one practice left in St. Joseph, Missouri. They will hold that final practice Thursday. To listen to Travis Kelce talk about the Chiefs offense gets one excited for ...
Aug 14, 2019
ESU's General Assembly updates and prepares staff for start of academic year
The Emporia State University General Assembly was held Wednesday in Webb Hall where faculty members heard updates on many aspects of the campus. The fall semester is now within a few days, and ESU Pre...
Aug 14, 2019
Day one of Battle of the Badges a positive experience
The annual friendly competition between local fire and rescue law enforcement is now underway. The Battle of the Badges blood drive began Wednesday and day one saw a solid turnout. The annual blood dr...
Aug 14, 2019
Emporia State football day 3
Day 3 of training camp is in the books for the Emporia State football team. Coach Garin Higgins said it was a mixed day. Your browser does not support the audio element. Coach Higgins says he is looki...
Aug 14, 2019
Emporia State soccer looks to build off strong 2018
The Emporia State soccer team held their first practice Wednesday morning with another one in the afternoon. Senior Tanna Benefiel is hoping to build off last season, a season that saw the Lady Hornet...
Aug 14, 2019
Zoobilee starts the school year with a bang on Wednesday
The zoo was filled with laughter and smiles during David Traylor Zoo’s Back to School Zoobilee on Wednesday. The Zoobilee is put on by the zoo every year to celebrate the start of the school yea...
Aug 14, 2019
