Air quality health advisory up Thursday, all severe weather hazards possible Friday
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Lyon County approves upcoming demolition of Newman Regional Health's Cora Miller Hall
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Emporia City Engineer updates sinkhole repair timeline, says end of Southeast Transmission may be by end of April
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Reward announced after alleged burglary outside Ulta Beauty
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United Way announces Campaign Celebration date, readies for Community Resource Fair
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Latest News

CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness announces new Coffey County clinic address
CrossWinds Counseling and Wellness has moved its Coffey County clinic operations. The behavioral health clinic previously at 109 North 3rd in Burlington is now at 187 Osage in New Strawn. Besides offering a more central location for Coffey County residents, it also means a new and larger facility. It also gives CrossWi...
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New sex assault charges filed against Hartford man
More criminal charges have been filed against a Hartford man accused of rape and sexual assault in Douglas County. Initially accused of seven total counts of rape, aggravated sexual battery and sexual battery against five people, 44-year-old Aaron Borger now faces 11 total counts against eight alleged victims -- two of...
7h ago

Logan Avenue parents, teachers plead with USD 253 board to reconsider potential end of school operations
The key component in the Emporia Public Schools cost containment plan was the subject of a special meeting Wednesday. Board members heard about 45 minutes' worth of testimony and comments from Logan Avenue parents, teachers, staffers and neighborhood residents as they near a decision on whether to end school operations...
16h ago

Heroes for Hope raises over $32,000 for SOS programs
SOS had a successful Heroes for Hope. The fundraiser officially culminated Tuesday after generating over $32,000 over the prior month. A $10,000 match from the Hopkins Foundation was also included. Fifteen women held a range of fundraisers that also helped to raise awareness and the services it provides for abuse and n...
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City Commission approves Cedarbrook Meadows matters, change order to expand sinkhole repairs
Emporia city commissioners have finalized the process for the Cedarbrook Meadows development. Commissioners unanimously approved the development agreement and final plat Wednesday, paving the way for construction to begin. The development involves nearly 40 acres along the north side of West 18th between Jones Aquatic ...
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Latest Sports

Weiss Goes Gold for EHS Diving
Allie Weiss took diving gold for Emporia on Tuesday at Capitol Federal Natatorium in Topeka. The reigning Emporia Athlete of the Week scored a 297.25, which was better than 100 points higher than second place. EHS diving returns to the pool Tuesday, April 21 at Campus High in Wichita.
Apr 14, 2026

Agbokpah Named 'The Association's' Track Athlete of the Week
Emporia State freshman sprinter Stella Agbokpah has been named the MIAA Women's Track Athlete of the Week. Agbokpah broke her own school record in the 200m dash last week finishing third at the Jo Meaker Classic hosted by West Texas A&M last week. She later shaved a hundredth of a second off her 100m dash time wh...
Apr 14, 2026

4/13 Area Softball and Baseball Scores
Baseball: MdCV Lyndon postponed until April 14 Wolfdogs Mission Valley postponed until April 14 Baldwin 11 Osage City 3 Softball: MdCV Lyndon postponed until April 14 Mission Valley 14 Wolfdogs 4 Mission Valley 21 Wolfdogs 2 Burlingame 24 NH 7 NH 20 Burlingame 0 Osage City 4 Baldwin 0 Osage City 2 Baldwin 1 postponed i...
Apr 14, 2026

EHS Golf Competes in Manhattan
Chesney Erkel finished eighth to lead Emporia High golf at Manhattan Country Club on Monday. Erkel shot an 81. Marley Harter wasn't far behind with an 84. Maddex Gurley was third in the team with a 91. The Spartans as a team shot 354. Emporia returns to action on Monday, April 20 at Circle
Apr 14, 2026

Big Night from Ultreras in Sweep of Junction City
Emporia High softball battled the elements and a resilient Junction City squad Monday, coming away with a doubleheader sweep in a rain makeup at Peter Pan Park. The Lady Spartans claimed the opener 12-5, setting the tone early before a rain delay hit in the fifth. Emporia struck first in the bottom of the opening innin...
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