Category Archives: News

Emporia State's future is bright, but it won't be without its challenges. Those were the words shared by ESU Provost Brent Thomas during the university's annual Founders Day celebration at ESU Thursda...

Reports on travel issues are pending as a round of light snowfall comes to an end areawide. Residents got dusting to half an inch between 6-11 am. To this point, any travel issues have been limited to...

There is now less areawide drought on the US Drought Monitor map than at any time since this past spring. The Thursday update has Lyon County almost completely removed from drought, save for the far n...

If you look at him, Kent Schnakenberg, an executive at Navrats Office Products for decades and the face of Team Schnak Strong for 10 years, may well be the picture of health -- especially for somebody...

Cuort proceedings continue against several defendants in an Emporia aggravated robbery case that developed this past summer. Antonio Brown is set for a status conference May 23, while Calvin Cruse has...

USD 252 Southern Lyon County approved revised articles of agreement with the Flint Hills Special Education Cooperative as part of the board's regular meeting Wednesday. Superintendent Ryan Muhlig says...

USD 417 Morris County is in the process of interviewing superintendent candidates. The board interviewed Rhonda Frakes on Wednesday, following that with an interview involving Tyson Eslinger on Thursd...

Kansas could well increase the criminal penalties for harming law enforcement dogs after House action Wednesday. The House overwhelmingly passed Bane's Law, named after Sedgwick County K-9 Bane, who w...

Visit Emporia has announced the latest recipients of its Tourism Grants and Meeting/Event Incentives. Eight groups received funding. Awards range from $300 to $3,500: *Christian Youth Rodeo Associatio...

Local residents are preparing to take the coolest plunge in Emporia this weekend. The 2024 Polar Plunge supporting Special Olympics Kansas is taking place Saturday morning at Mouse Lake. Activities wi...