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A light agenda for USD 251's May Board of Education meeting
USD 251 Northern Lyon County had a relatively short monthly Board of Education meeting on Wednesday evening. Of the select items on the agenda, highlights came from different financial updates. Superi...
May 09, 2019
USD 253 Board of Education passes bond resolution; election set for September
The potential for district facility improvements is now in the hands of local voters following the passing of a resolution by the USD 253 Board of Education. Board members unanimously approved a resol...
May 09, 2019
Former Senior Center director pleads no contest to theft
Former Emporia Senior Center director Lannie Lyman finalized a plea agreement Wednesday in her case of theft from the facility. Lyman pleaded no contest to the only count of theft against her — ...
May 08, 2019
Olpe man pleads no contest to one count in child sex abuse case
An Olpe man charged with sexual abuse of two young children has pleaded no contest in the case. Garry Dale Wilson, 64, was originally charged in February with single counts of aggravated criminal sodo...
May 08, 2019
9 Emporia State baseball players receive MIAA honors
9 members of the Emporia State baseball team have received MIAA honors. Senior pitcher Tanner Cairns is a first team selection and was awarded a Gold Glove.Brian Grove is the 2nd team second baseman. ...
May 08, 2019
KSHSAA releases baseball and softball regional pairings
The Kansas State High School Activities Association have released the pairings for next weeks regional tournaments. The Emporia High baseball team will play at St. Thomas Aquinas. The Spartans open ag...
May 08, 2019
Candidate field continues to grow for Emporia City Commission with newest filing
A new candidate has emerged seeking a seat on the Emporia City Commission. Emporia resident Joni Austenfeld officially filed for city commission Wednesday. Austenfeld, a native of Emporia, returned to...
May 08, 2019
Budget appropriations highlight Emporia City Commission study session Wednesday
Emporia City Commissioners held extensive conversations regarding budget matters during their Wednesday morning study session. Following an executive session regarding business from the previous week,...
May 08, 2019
Emporia State softball gets turf added to indoor practice gym
The Emporia State softball team is getting a nice postseason present. Gym B in the Hper building on the Emporia State Campu, where the softball team holds indoor practices, is getting a turf surface i...
May 08, 2019
Flint Hills League golf champions crowned
The Flint Hills League Golf Tournament was played at the Emporia Golf Course Tuesday. Osage City won the team championship. Chase Countys Justin Kohlman won the individual title with a 81. Osage Citys...
May 08, 2019
