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Westar Energy customers will see lower energy bills soon. The Kansas Corporation Commission on Thursday approved a settlement agreement cutting electric rates by $66 million. That translates to a redu...

Ag producers planning to enroll in federal crop insurance programs are running out of time to enroll. Farmers and ranchers planning to gain coverage through the Agriculture Risk Coverage, or ARC, and ...

The federal government has released its official list of grocers that have pulled ground beef as part of a current illness-related recall. So far, Aldi is the only grocery store chain to pull meat fro...

A total of five teams helped the United Way secure donations during the annual Small Business Blitz Wednesday, bringing in $7,000 in a matter of just three hours. United Way Executive Director Jami Re...

The Emporia School Board took no action after an executive session for the purpose of evaluating Superintendent Kevin Case Wednesday night. The board met for 10 minutes with no action taken. It was th...

Osage County deputies say they have made progress as they investigate more than two dozen auto burglaries this month. Sheriff Laurie Dunn says as many as four suspects were identified within two hours...

Renowned dance troupe Momix elevated imagery and dance Wednesday night to take residents on an unforgettable journey with their production Opus Cactus. The world-famous contemporary dance troupe based...

Local paranormal investigators are calling on residents to assist with their latest investigation. The Flint Hills Paranormal Group will be holding their first Spooktember event this Saturday at Plumb...

Area residents will dine well in the Flint Hills at the third annual Field to Feast this Saturday. The collaboration between the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce and Flint Hills Technical College is a...

Newman Regional Health’s Board of Trustees is moving forward with the installation of a new phone system for the hospital. The hospital’s board approved the measure during its monthly meet...