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The US Supreme Court says President Trump’s decision to end a major immigration program was wrong in the way it was handled. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion, saying the Dep...

Leaders of local law enforcement agencies say an emphasis on integrating mental health professionals into nonviolent call response — as highlighted by President Donald Trump this week — ha...

Residents in and around Emporia are encouraged to continue the current discussion on race relations through an online meeting Thursday. Emporia State Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Aswad Allen has schedu...

Lyon County Crime Stoppers has announced a reward of up to $1,000 as an investigation into stolen flags continues. Emporia Police is investigating after an American flag and a POW/MIA flag were both s...

Additional funding is coming to the city of Emporia to assist both local businesses and meal programs following the Emporia City Commission’s recent action session Wednesday. Commissioners voted...

Three more states have been added to the coronavirus quarantine list, while six others have been removed. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment added 14-day quarantine periods for everybody ...

The active COVID-19 case number for Lyon County remains steady at 39 according to Public Health’s Wednesday update. Public health reported one new positive or probable positive case with one new...

Emporia is adding a taste of the Deep South to its collective menu. Sam's Southern Eatery opened its doors to the public Wednesday with a range of food offerings including burgers, po' boys, fish and ...

Could you use a smile right now? Well, the Bourbon Cowboy has you covered this weekend. The local bar is bringing in performer Devin Henderson for a special show Friday night. While he is listed as a ...

Mike Mathes has handed off his keys and headed — officially — into retirement. Mathes has been leading USD 251 North Lyon County on an interim basis since replacing Aron Dody in 2018. Math...