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Boyda outlines goals at Emporia stop as her US Senate campaign takes off
Former Kansas Congresswoman Nancy Boyda stopped in Emporia on Monday night as she begins the early stages of her run for US Senate. Boyda was the featured guest at the Lyon County Democrats’ mon...
Jul 10, 2019
Emporia AAA Legion to host Garnett
The Emporia Senior American Legion baseball team hosts Garnett in a single 9 inning game Wednesday night. The Post 5 Seniors take a 26-1 record into the game. Coach Anthony Markowitz says its not a bi...
Jul 10, 2019
Emporian Madelynne Douglas earns Bronz medal
Congratulations to Emporian Madelynne Douglas she earned a Bronze medal at the USA Tae Kwon Do National Championships. Douglas is a 2nd degree Black Belt, and competed in the women's heavyweight divis...
Jul 10, 2019
PDGA Junior World Championships begin Wednesday
Play begins Wednesday in the PDGA Junior World Disc Golf Championships. The first round to be played Wednesday morning. The second round will be played Wednesday afternoon beginning at 2pm. Play will ...
Jul 10, 2019
American League wins All-Star game 4-3
The American League out scored the National League 4-3 to win Major League Baseballs All-Star game. Its the 7th win in a row for the American League. The American League scored a run in the 2nd inning...
Jul 10, 2019
'I never meant for any of this to happen:' Lyman receives prison, restitution for Emporia Senior Center thefts
After reaching a plea agreement two months ago, former Emporia Senior Center director Lannie Lyman was sentenced Tuesday to 17 months in prison after taking up to $120,000 from the facility during her...
Jul 9, 2019
USD 253 meeting set for Wednesday
USD 253 Board of Education will be holding their Regular Board Meeting on Wednesday. The Board will review feedback from the June 27 first Bond Town Hall Meeting. Another subject included the partners...
Jul 9, 2019
City Commission action and study session set for Wednesday
The City Commission will be holding an action session and a study session on Wednesday. The commission will be formally adopting the Emporia Friends of the Zoo Master Plan that was presented during th...
Jul 9, 2019
FLOOD UPDATE: Area flood warnings cancelled as gauges drop below flood stage Tuesday
Our fifth round of flooding has come to an end with area gauges falling below flood stage Tuesday despite rainfall from Monday night and early Tuesday morning. The Cottonwood River at Emporia went bel...
Jul 9, 2019
Second mumps case confirmed in Chase County detention center
Following the recent announcement from Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) of a confirmed mumps case at the Chase County detention facility, a second confirmed case has now been reported. The s...
Jul 9, 2019
