Kansas Spanish Speakers is currently in a waiting period as it pertains to its Recasa housing program. Specifically, Spanish Speakers Founder Lelan Dains says they are hopeful to hear back from the Kansas Health Foundation on a potential $500,000 grant, which will provide the bulk of support for the program seeking to ...

The USD 253 Emporia Board of Education held a work session on Wednesday. The board heard presentations from area educators highlighting three focus areas- academic achievement, prep for post-grad life and post-secondary success, which board president Jami Reever said was beneficial for the board to hear, especially con...

Southwick House held its opening kick-off event at Middle Ground Books and Gifts Wednesday afternoon, just a couple of months ahead of its projected grand opening date at the organization's new building on East Logan Ave. A nonprofit that provides transitional housing for families in need, the organization's new buildi...

Residents are being invited to a community discussion centered on data centers taking place late next week. Director of Lyon County Planning and Zoning Sam Seeley will host the informal, public meeting, which will focus on the facilities themselves and related equipment as the county continues developing zoning regulat...

The state of Kansas is among 20 states that have joined a lawsuit against a major discount retailer. Wednesday, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced that the state, alongside 19 others and the Federal Trade Commission, is suing Dollar General for engaging in what a news release from Kobach's office called &quo...

The Emporia State soccer team is the No. 5 seed for the upcoming MIAA Soccer Tournament. The conference cut to the top eight for the postseason and the first round is hosted by higher seeded teams before the semifinals transition to the Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita, Kan. beginning on Friday, Nov. 6 with the champ...

The #12 Emporia State volleyball team opened up a four-match homestand to end the year with a sweep of Central Oklahoma on Wednesday at White Auditorium. The Bronchos battled early but faded in a 28-26, 25-13, 25-15 ESU built a 13-8 lead in the first but the Bronchos battled back with an 8-1 run to take a 16-14 edge. ...

Junior forward Megan Kephart scored twice in the second half and the Emporia State soccer team came back to beat Rogers State 3-2 to wrap up the regular season at the ESU Pitch on Wednesday. The Lady Hornets struggled against the wind in the first half and trailed 1-0 at the break before erupting for three second-half...

The high school football playoffs kick off Thursday, and two area teams will be featured in Area Game of the Week coverage as Lebo hosts Linn and Olpe welcomes Northeast in first-round matchups. Olpe and Northeast meet Thursday at 6 p.m., with coverage beginning at 5:40 p.m. on Mix 104.9 FM. Lebo and Linn square off at...

The Emporia High cross country team is set to compete this Saturday at the 5A State Championship at Rim Rock Farm in Lawrence. The Spartans have qualified as a full team in both the girls' and boys' divisions-a major achievement for the program, marking the first time the girls' squad has qualified as a full team since...