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One of five suspects arrested recently on suspicion of drug distribution now has an attorney appointed in his case. Cole Bowen will be represented by Rand Simmons after a review hearing in Lyon County...

Dianna Lee wants to withdraw her plea in a Lyon County burglary case, and a hearing next month will determine whether she can or whether she will be sentenced for the crime. In July, Lee pleaded no co...

Independent gubernatorial candidate Greg Orman was a guest lecturer at Emporia State University Thursday afternoon. Orman spoke with students of Dr. John Barnett’s social sciences class in the S...

An Emporia man accused of rape and aggravated sexual battery involving alleged incidents at his chiropractic business was in court Thursday for a bond modification hearing. Eric Hawkins was seeking mo...

An Emporia man accused of using a machete during a domestic dispute in late July has entered a plea agreement. Cory Coburn, 35, entered no contest pleas to charges of criminal threat, aggravated domes...

Resentencing of Jason Harden likely won’t take place until early next year after it was noted in court Thursday Harden desired to withdraw his previous plea. During Thursday’s court hearin...

A controversial decision to split a lot in the Country Club Heights neighborhood of Emporia received mixed reaction from members of the public this week at the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting. The con...

Improvements to Rural Water District #1 was the main topic of discussion during the Lyon County Commission's action session Thursday morning. A pay application in the total of $97,190 for Goins Enterp...

Representatives from the Kansas Policy Institute held a candidate policy briefing Wednesday evening in Emporia. The purpose of the event was to better inform the public on issues in the upcoming gener...

Emporia High School is getting ready to honor some of its most notable students from the past. Induction activities are taking place Friday for the Emporia High Hall of Fame’s Class of 2018. Sel...