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Emporia High to begin 5A State Softball Tournament Thursday
The Emporia High softball team begins 5A State tournament play Thursday in Maize. Senior Brynn Rylie says there is no better way to end the season then at State. Your browser does not support the audi...
May 22, 2019
6 Emporia State athletes to compete at NCAA DII Track Championship
The NCAA Division II outdoor track and field meet will begin Thursday in Kingsville, Texas. Emporia States Brianna Schmitz will be competing in the Heptathlon. Your browser does not support the audio ...
May 22, 2019
Emporia State mens basketball adds 2 more post players
Emporia State mens basketball Coach Craig Doty has announced the addition of 2 more players for next seasons team. The last 3 players signed add size to the roster.Brenden Van Dyke a 6-8 forward trans...
May 22, 2019
Kansas City selected to host 2023 NFL Draft
The NFL has announced that Kansas City has been selected to host the 2023 NFL Draft. The announcement was made today at the annual Spring League Meeting following a review of the proposal by the Super...
May 22, 2019
May 22, 2019
We have just finished the commencement season with many graduates listening to many speeches offering sage advice for their futures. Several years ago I gave such a speech and used words attributed to...
May 22, 2019
Emporia Highs Gentry Scheve finishes 2nd at State
Emporia Highs Gentry Scheve finished in 2nd place after a play-off at the 5A State golf tournament played Wednesday in Dodge City. Scheve finished his 18 holes with a 4 under par 67. Goddard Eisenhowe...
May 22, 2019
EVENING UPDATE: River levels remain high, road closures remain lengthy across KVOE listening area
Flooding continues to impact roadways across the KVOE listening area, and area rivers do not look to be receding anytime soon. Current closures include: *Kansas Highway 99 from Emporia south city limi...
May 22, 2019
Americus City Council, USD 252 board see candidate filings
Candidate filings continue at the Lyon County Election Office. Kayla Burton becomes the fourth candidate to file for Americus City Council, joining Nicky Nuessen, Larry Birk and Veronica Dean on the b...
May 22, 2019
Kids line up for Emporia Splash Pad
Wednesday morning saw the beginning to a water-filled summer at Peter Pan Park with the Grand Opening of the Splash Pad. The Splash Pad was built alongside the newer playground and replaced the old wa...
May 22, 2019
Two meetings in one highlight busy morning for Emporia City Commission
Emporia City Commissioners had a lengthy schedule Wednesday. Commissioners began the morning with an action session during which time the commission approved an agreement with Emporia Main Street for ...
May 22, 2019
