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The Kansas Senate and House have both approved a revised tax relief plan which should gain approval by Kansas Governor Laura Kelly. The Legislature passed the "tax compromise bill" by a vote of 34-4 i...

Following three alleged law enforcement chases Saturday night through Monday morning, Emporia Police have arrested one person but are looking for suspects in the other two incidents. There are current...

Just over four years ago, ValuNet and Sparklight merged but kept separate identities locally. Now the operations are merging under the same name later this summer. ValuNet says Sparklight will be the ...

A downtown upper story residential project has found favor with a state grant program. Emporia Main Street is the official recipient of $50,000 through the inaugural Residential Opportunities on Main ...

Late spring and early summer are typically busy times when it comes to Emporia's event schedule, and this year has been no different. Emporia has seen record-setting participation with Unbound Gravel,...

There may well be a gathering for Juneteenth in Emporia, although there are no plans for an official event. Last year's lead organizer, Al Slappy of the Eastside Community Group, says he plans to be a...

Along with the celebrations taking place for the National Teachers Hall of Fame's annual induction ceremonies will be a solemn time period Friday. The rededication of the National Memorial to Fallen E...

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is asking the federal government for more time as she submits a request for a major disaster declaration after severe weather last month. The time period in question is May...

Flint Hills Technical College's Wrangler Ranch project has been approved for funding through the United Way of the Flint Hills. Wrangler Ranch got a $1,500 grant through the United Way's Emerging Need...

Kansas lawmakers have started their special session. With an agreement in principle already stated for the main goal, tax relief, lawmakers could well shift gears into a major recruitment effort. Lawm...