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Potential trial dates are now on the docket in Lyon County's first significant case of illegal fentanyl distribution. Following a hearing Thursday, Terry Don Cummings was set for trial to possibly sta...

A Lyon County rape case will move to a preliminary hearing next month at the earliest. This week's hearing for Jovani Sotelo was moved to Feb. 15 after a request from defense attorney Paul Dean, who w...

LCAT ridership numbers fared well last year, given the ongoing concerns about COVID-19. Director Shane Brunner says there were about 30,000 rides last year, on par with 2021. Regional demand has seen ...

State lawmakers are considering separate bills that would end the statutory limit on reporting sexual abuse and require clergy to report sex abuse. State law has a three-year limit on reporting, eithe...

TOPEKA - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks are issuing fish consumption advisories for 2023. The advisories identify types of fish or othe...

Emporia Spanish Speakers will be offering again Spanish classes to the community starting in February as they also start planning how to expand their services across Kansas to show the importance of c...

Court hearings are pending in the case a man accused in Lyon County District Court this week of sexually exploiting one teenager. Chad H Pretzer, age 31 of Emporia, was charged Wednesday with three co...

As the state of Kansas is looking for partners to explore a new form of COVID-19 testing, Lyon County Commissioners are currently pondering the possibility. The consideration comes following the quart...

The Osage City Police Department says it's investigating a recent run of catalytic converter thefts. Officers say they have written reports involving at least three thefts. Officers also say stealing ...

Marshalls has made its long-awaited debut in Emporia. The retail store at the Emporia Pavilions development, 24th and Industrial, had its official grand opening celebration shortly after sunrise Thurs...