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For a decade, Emporia Child Care has been fundraising and constructing as it has been consolidating its operations at 1320 C of E Drive. That process is almost over. Director Deb Crowl was excited to ...

Controlled burns won’t be allowed for Wabaunsee County residents — possibly all week long. Sheriff Rob Hoskins has announced a burn ban effective Monday. The ban will be re-evaluated on Ch...

As Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine gets shipped across the country, more of the Pfizer vaccine is reaching rural hospitals. Morris County Hospital started vaccinating its frontline workers late la...

17th District Senator Jeff Longbine may no longer officially be part of Senate leadership, but he’s chairing two committees he’s familiar with and wanted to lead. Senate President Ty Maste...

The singing of songs and the reading of a classic Christmas tale drew local residents to Facebook Sunday evening for a brand new holiday event. The first-ever Emporia Community Christmas special took ...

The man who helped make Emporia’s annual Seasonal Celebration into what it is today has sadly passed away. Former Emporia High choral director Don Grant passed away Saturday evening. Grant spent...

If you are looking to apply for a marriage license the process just got a lot easier Friday. The state of Kansas is now allowing couples to complete the license application online. The reasoning for t...

The Emporia Recreation Commission will hold its monthly meeting Monday evening. Under new business, the commission may approve the 2019 Audit Report presented by April Swartz of Varney and Associates....

A Lyon County man has now died following a two-vehicle fatality crash that occurred near Neosho Rapids Saturday. According to the Kansas Highway patrol the accident occurred shortly before 11:30 am on...

After a day of long lines, adjustments and complaints, Saturday went much more smoothly for those attending the drive-thru coronavirus test facility at the Lyon County Fairgrounds — and for thos...