Latest News
Water main repairs done in 1600 block of Prairie
Emporia's Underground Utilities Department spent part of Wednesday repairing a water main leak in northwest Emporia. Work began Wednesday morning on a 20-inch line in the 1600 block of Prairie. Line repairs ended shortly after 10 am. There will be one-lane traffic around the work zone, however, until street repairs are...
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Paving work continues at Sixth and Prairie as part of US Highway 50 improvement project
Work will continue at the West Sixth and Prairie intersection Wednesday as part of the US Highway 50 repaving project. City Engineer Jim Ubert says the Kansas Department of Transportation contractor paved one eastbound lane at the intersection Tuesday. Work will focus on the other eastbound lane Wednesday, with westbou...
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WEATHER: Severe storm chances Thursday morning through Saturday night
Strong to severe thunderstorm activity could take place over several days across the KVOE listening area. The National Weather Service says severe weather could start early Thursday with a marginal risk of borderline hail and winds. There is also a marginal risk for all hazards areawide Thursday night into Friday morni...
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Huge day in Hornet Nation with groundbreaking Wednesday for ESU's Nursing + Student Wellness Center
Wednesday is a huge day for Hornet Nation. Formal groundbreaking starts just after 11 am at the site of Emporia State's new Nursing + Student Wellness Building on the east side of Cremer Hall and just south of the Morse Complex. Scheduled speakers include ESU president Ken Hush, Emporia lawmakers Jeff Longbine and Mark...
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Governor holding Medicaid expansion town hall in Emporia
As lawmakers begin the veto session this week, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly will spend part of her Thursday in Emporia. The governor is ending her Medicaid expansion town hall tour with a short conference at the Emporia Granada Theatre from 11:40 am to noon. Her conference will follow visits to three downtown businesses...
Apr 24, 2024
Latest Sports
Emporia High softball sweeps Highland Park
The Emporia High softball team snapped an 8-game losing streak with a doubleheader sweep over Highland Park Tuesday at Peter Pan Park. Emporia High took the opener, 14-0, in five innings, while taking the finale, 15-0, in three innings. In game one, Emporia High scored five in the second, four in the third and five in ...
Apr 24, 2024
Emporia High baseball sweeps Wichita Independent
It was quick work for the Emporia High baseball team against Wichita Independent Tuesday at Soden's Grove. Emporia High needed six innings total to sweep Independent, 16-0, in the opener and 17-0 in the finale. In game one, the Spartans scored 10 runs in the first inning and tacked on six in the second for the win. And...
Apr 24, 2024
Chiefs Extend Andy Reid, GM, & Team President
The Kansas City Chiefs announced new contracts for head coach Andy Reid, team president Mark Donovan, and general manager Brett Veach on Monday night. Terms of the deals were not announced but the club says the deals will keep the three together for the 'long-term future.' NFL Network reports that Reid's deal keeps h...
Apr 23, 2024
Emporia High girls soccer falls in overtime to Wichita Heights
The Emporia High girls soccer team fell in overtime to Wichita Heights on Monday night, 2-1. Emporia High scored with just over 21 minutes left in regulation on a goal by Peyton Chanley. Wichita Heights tied the game right before regulation ended and scored the game-winning goal in the first overtime period. Emporia Hi...
Apr 23, 2024
Emporia High boys golf 10th at Topeka West
The Emporia High boys golf team finished 10th in The Topeka Country Club Invitational hosted by Topeka West on Monday. Emporia High shot a round of 336. The Spartans' top finisher was Will Walker who shot an 82 good for 28th. Nolan Jacob shot an 83 for 35th. Jared Johnson finished 63rd with an 89. Marley Harter finishe...
Apr 22, 2024