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KSHSAA announces fall and winter championship host sites
The Kansas State High School Activities Association has selected Emporia to host 3 state championships next fall and winter. The Emporia golf course will host the Girls 5A State golf tournament. The 6...
Jun 06, 2019
County Commissioners overhear budget requests and announce new Appraiser during Thursday action session
The Lyon County Commission is continuing work on the 2020 budget as four additional allocation requests came before commissioners during their weekly action session Thursday. Among the requests, the L...
Jun 06, 2019
David Traylor Zoo Stroll and Show happening Friday
The David Traylor Zoo will be a jungle of fun during its Stroll and Show Friday night. The Stroll and Show event is held every year and includes an activity-filled stroll through the zoo and a movie s...
Jun 06, 2019
Simmons Pet Foods celebrates new facility opening with ribbon-cutting ceremony with Governor Kelly
Simmons Pet Food officially announced the completion of the new flexible packaging facility expansion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday. Simmons Pet Food is a leading supplier of custom and priv...
Jun 06, 2019
Audio - Thursday - 06-06-19
Kaila Mock and Joel Smith preview this month’s Emporia First Friday Artwalk. Your browser does not support the audio element. Organizers of Kids Rock at Peter Pan Park discuss the event coming u...
Jun 06, 2019
Audio - Wednesday - 06-05-19
Michelle Sagers previews the David Traylor Zoo’s Stroll and Show event on Friday, June 7th. Your browser does not support the audio element. 51st District Representative Ron Highland reviews the...
Jun 06, 2019
Emporia State baseball announces first wave of recruits
Emporia State baseball coach Seth Wheeler has announced the signing of 9 players for next year. That includes 4 high school players and 5 transfers. 8 of the 9 are Kansas natives or attended a Kansas ...
Jun 06, 2019
Emporia A legion to host Kansas Senators
The Emporia Junior American Legion baseball team returns to action Thursday night. The Post 5 Juniors host the Kansas Senators in a doubleheader. Coach Cory Shovick says a couple of changes could help...
Jun 06, 2019
NCAA mens and womens basketball rules changes approved
The NCAA basketball Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved moving the 3-point line to the international basketball distance of 22 feet, 1 inches in men's basketball. The rule will be effective for the...
Jun 06, 2019
Red Sox shutout Royals 8-0. Royals Wrap up draft
The Boston Red Sox shutout the Kansas City Royals 8-0 Wednesday night. The Royals were shutout on 3 hits by Chris Sale who went the distance. Sale stuck out 12 and walked none. Royals Manager Ned Yost...
Jun 06, 2019
