Emporia Community Foundation Awards Grants Exceeding $22,000
The Emporia Community Foundation (ECF) has commenced the new year by distributing more than $22,000 in grants to nine nonprofit organizations across the region. These grants […]
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Nebraska Athletes Support Bill to Limit Transgender Participation In Sports
In recent developments, a group of Nebraska athletes has publicly endorsed proposed legislation aimed at restricting the participation of transgender athletes in women’s sports. This move […]
Kansas City Restaurant Week 2025 – 10-Day Culinary Extravaganza With 245 Eateries
Kansas City Restaurant Week (KCRW) is back for its 16th year, running from January 10 to 19, 2025. This annual event celebrates the city’s vibrant culinary […]
Economic Development Advancement Committee Awaits City Commission Approval to Explore Potential RDA Revisions
The Regional Development Association (RDA) of East Central Kansas is undergoing significant discussions regarding potential changes to its board structure and operations. These changes are a […]
Emporia Main Street Traffic Improves, but EPD Issues Travel Advisory as Wintry Mix Expected Saturday Evening
Emporia Police officers have advised residents to restrict travel to only essential needs due to persistent hazardous road conditions following this week’s Level 2 crash reporting. […]
Kansas Governor Redirects Federal Benefits To Foster Kids’ Savings Accounts Instead Of State Agency
In a landmark decision, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has issued an executive order mandating that federal benefits, such as Social Security and disability payments, go directly […]
2022 Olathe East High School Shooting: Suspect Pleads Guilty In Shocking Turn Of Events
The tragic 2022 Olathe East High School shooting has reached a legal conclusion as the suspect, Jaylon Elmore, has pleaded guilty. Nearly three years after the […]
Emporia Gazette’s Legacy – 5 Key Milestones In Journalism
The Emporia Gazette, established in 1890, has played a pivotal role in American journalism. Under the leadership of William Allen White, who purchased the newspaper in […]
Two Members Bid Farewell to Sedgwick County Commission
The Sedgwick County Board of Commissioners recently bid farewell to two distinguished members, David Dennis and Sarah Lopez, during their final meeting on Wednesday. Their contributions […]
Kansas Dominates Arizona State With 19-Point Second-Half Surge
In a commanding display, the No. 11 Kansas Jayhawks overcame a halftime deficit to secure a 74-55 victory over the Arizona State Sun Devils on January […]