Several matters developed in relation to the proposed Flint Hills Digital Campus were scheduled to be considered by July 15th; however, Emporia City Commissioners will now be taking those matters up a week later than originally planned. During their regular action meeting Wednesday morning, commissioners voted unanimou...

The 2026 Lunar Ride is coming up later this month and organizers are encouraging you to mark it on your calendar. The ride will take place on July 18th, offering two distances: a 30-mile and 50-mile ride for participants, with Tim Mohn of Merchant Cycles highly recommending participants take advantage of the longer dis...

Despite higher prices at the gas pump, Kansas AAA is still anticipating a sizeable number of travelers for the Fourth of July holiday period. According to AAA Kansas Manager of Public and Government Affairs Shawn Steward, current projections indicate roughly 690,000 Kansans are expected to travel over the weekend as pa...

Enlightening, rewarding and inspiring were just some of the terms members of the Emporia High School Thespian troupe used to describe their recent experience at the International Thespian Festival. The troupe traveled to Bloomington, Indiana, this past week, taking with them their award-winning production of A Piece of...

Development of Lyon County's new 911 dispatch facility is moving along well thus far, with work on the physical structure likely to begin soon. According to Lyon County Emergency Communications Center Director Roxanne Van Gundy, work is ongoing on the facility pad, with the building itself set to arrive within the next...

Head Emporia State women's basketball coach MJ Baker has announced her second signing class for 2026. The Lady Hornets announced via Twitter this week that they have signed seven newcomers including two freshmen and five transfers. The freshmen are: Valeria De La Fuente Arcala (Madrid) - forward, Madrid National Team...

The Emporia State soccer team has announced its 2026 schedule. The Lady Hornets will host 10 opponents at the ESU Pitch, the most since the 2010 season. The opener for the Black & Gold will be on the road at Drury August 27. Opening Day at the ESU Pitch is set for August 29 against Maryville. After hosting Rock...

The Emporia State volleyball team has announced its schedule for 2026. The Lady Hornets, like in recent previous seasons, will start the year with a long stretch away from home. The season starts August 27 at the Ferris State Tournament in Big Rapids, Mich. and continues the next week at the Sioux Falls Tournament. ...

Emporia State sophomore pitcher Colby Deaver has picked up another national Pitcher of the Year award. Already a consensus winner from the D2CCA, D2Baseball, the NCAA, and the NCBWA, Deaver has now also been honored by the American Baseball Coaches Association and Rawlings as its Division II Pitcher of the Year. Deav...

Emporia State infielder Logan Myers has been named the second baseman winner of the ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove for 2026. Myers had 272 fielding chances for the Hornets and didn't commit an error in 2026. He helped turn 36 double plays on the way to being named to the MIAA Gold Glove team for 2026. Myers picked up All-...