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Kansas’ 2nd District GOP candidate forum features marriage proposal, devotional silence
TOPEKA — Kansas congressional candidate Chad Young said the federal government was plagued by feeble members of Congress who sold out to big business after settling in Washington, D.C. During a televised WIBW forum with all five Republican candidates in the 2nd District primary, Young said he would never...
Pavilions Phase 3 nearing completion
Work continues towards fall openings at the Emporia Pavilions’ newest offerings. Developer Spencer Thomson says the Old Navy store has been turned over to its management team so it can be stocked and staffed, and a similar step is coming for Five Below and Maurices. Five Below has prominently...
Preliminary hearing date set in Emporia attempted murder case
Court procedures are underway in an attempted murder case announced this week in Emporia. Following his first official court appearance Thursday, Emporian Justin Colby Barrett will return to court for a preliminary hearing Aug. 21. Barrett has been charged with attempted first-degree murder and six other counts, including three counts...
USD 253, city of Emporia report issues due to global technology outage
A global technology outage has reached Emporia. Shortly before 8 am, USD 253 Emporia announced PowerSchool went unavailable as part of the outage. This is important for parents because it involves all PowerSchool features, including enrollment verification after enrollment officially opened Wednesday. It also means the EZMeal app also can’t be used until further notice.
Former Kickapoo tribal chair indicted for assault
BROWN COUNTY (KSNT) – A former Kickapoo official has been indicted for multiple assault charges that took place on the reservation within the past year. The former chairman of the Kansas Kickapoo Tribe, Lester Randall, was indicted by a Federal Grand Jury Thursday. The Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas posted on social media that Former Tribal […]
Second Flint Hills Spirit Fair set for Saturday
One of Emporia’s community activities this weekend is all about the supernatural. The second annual Flint Hills Spirit Fair will be held at the Lyon County History Center on Saturday. The event is organized by Flint Hills Paranormal, and co-founder and senior investigator Brandy Nance says a lot is happening.
Olpe Downhome again set to fill Saturday schedule
Olpe Downhome will go from sunrise to past susnet Saturday. Organizer Monica Meyer says activities start with bike races, a 5K water gun fun run, kids fishing derby and car show among the morning activities. Afternoon and evening highlights include a parade, Olpe Fire pulled pork meal, armwrestling competition, bed races and street dance.
Limited ticket availability returns for Newman Regional Health’s Denim and Diamonds signature event
Some tickets are now available for Newman Regional Health’s signature fundraising event. Events Coordinator Saylor Middleton had an update on KVOE’s Newsmaker segment Friday:. Middleton says Newman Regional has also been working with Emporia State University to add more seating. Activities for the Aug. 2 event include a...
Lunar Ride coming Saturday evening
The annual Lunar Ride is taking place Saturday. Cyclists have options of 30-mile or 50-mile rides, giving riders a chance to be back in Emporia before midnight. There are also aid stations at Harry & Lloyd’s in Americus and at Lake Kahola. Check-in goes from 10 am to 6...
Grappling with DEI and reparations essential for commonsense public policy in Kansas, U.S.
The discourse around DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) and reparations has permeated various platforms, including news outlets and social media. Unfortunately, it has been used by certain political factions to incite division and secure votes. These programs are crucial in dismantling systemic racial barriers that affect educational access and outcomes for historically marginalized communities. Contrary […] The post Grappling with DEI and reparations essential for commonsense public policy in Kansas, U.S. appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
Emporians Nate Green and Caydrick Crouch wrap up competition in 2024 Junior Gold Championships
The road for two Emporia bowlers in the Boys U18 division at the 2024 Junior Gold Championships ended on Thursday in Detroit, Michigan. Nate Green finished with a score of 2,885 after bowling a 715 in his final qualifying round. Caydrick Crouch finished with a score of 2,477 after bowling 584 in his final round of qualifying. Green finished in a tie for 484th, while Crouch finished in a tie for 1,196th. Both needed to be among the top 191 bowlers to advance to the Advancers Round 1 which takes place Friday. Crouch and Green will be juniors at Emporia High this fall.
Tanker fire south of Lyndon shuts down US 75
Update 9:49 a.m.: The Osage County Sheriff’s Office says the fuel truck was a 2017 Peterbilt carrying 3,500 gallons of diesel. Roughly 1,000 gallons of diesel was estimated to have burned in the incident. The fire was believed to have started after a tire blew, puncturing the tanker. US 75 is expected to be shut […]
JCHS alumni stones are put in place
On Friday, members of the Junction City High School Alumni Association placed alumni stones in front of Junction City High School. In the future, the stones will feature aluminum plaques, which will be engraved and installed by current students, of prominent alumni and those who were memorialized at the former high school.
KC man fulfills promise to grandfather, reopens historic bar
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - On the corner of 39th St. and State Line Road, a sign is back up that’s seen decades of Kansas City history unfold. It’s the sign for Jimmy’s Jigger, a corner bar established before the prohibition – under a different name at the time.
Elk County Free Fair Continues This Weekend
The Elk County Free Fair continues today through the weekend in Longton, KS. This afternoon, turtle and kid races will take place at 2 p.m. The pedal tractor pull will be tonight at 5 p.m., and there will be a free barbecue tonight at 6 p.m. The 4-H beef show also takes place tonight at 6 p.m., followed by VIP showmanship. There will also be a food auction at 7 p.m. plus bingo tonight.
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