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Emporia State football gearing up for first season of post Braden Gleason era
When the Emporia State football team takes the field for its season opener against Washburn on Thursday, Aug. 29, it will do so with a new signal caller. But despite the turnaround at perhaps the most important position in sports, head coach Garin Higgins is confident in the guys he has in the quarterback room and feels whoever ends up winning the job will be capable of leading the Hornet offense.
It’s officially official: Denim and Diamonds signature event sells out
This time, there are no more tickets left. Newman Regional Health has no more room to add people for its Denim and Diamonds signature event Aug. 2. Events Coordinator Saylor Middleton says there has been “overwhelming” interest, both before an initial sellout announcement earlier this month and after a handful of seats were made available.
'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown' opens at Granada
We are Emporia Area Community Theatre (WeAct)’s production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” opened at the Emporia Granada Theatre Thursday evening. The musical brings the beloved “Peanuts” characters created by Charles Schulz to life. This production boasts an impressive set and costume...
Sundays at the Site to highlight military exploits of Teddy Roosevelt, Frederick Funston during Spanish-American War
The latest Sundays at the Site presentation deals with military history. Sunday’s activities at the Red Rocks State Historic Site will feature the military exploits of Lt. Colonel Teddy Roosevelt and General Frederick Funston as part of the Spanish-American War, as well as their friendships with longtime Emporia Gazette publisher William Allen White.
Leap of Faith Martial Arts organizes walkathon benefiting Corky’s Cupboard
A special walkathon is taking place Saturday. Leap of Faith Martial Arts is sponsoring The Corky’s Cupboard Walkathon on Saturday as part of Hannah Henderson’s black belt project. Activities will be from 8:30 am to noon at C of E Park. Admission will be $5 or a nonperishable...
Water main break reported in east Emporia
Emporia’s Underground Utilities Department is busy with unplanned repairs Friday morning. Crews have been dispatched to a water main break on East Ninth between East and Topeka. Customers will be without water service for much of the morning. Other details are pending.
Unbound Gravel lottery opens two months early, ensuring riders are 'more prepared than ever'
Registration for the 2025 Unbound Gravel will open on Friday, November 1, 2024, and close two weeks later, on November 15. Lottery winners will be announced on November 21, 2024.
Waka Flocka Flame in Emporia
Emporia, get ready! Waka Flocka Flame is hitting The Emporia Granada Theatre on Saturday, August 24th, 2024! Show starts at 7:00 PM. Tickets are on sale and going fast—don’t miss out!. Grab them here!. https://ci.ovationtix.com/35833/performance/11497864…
Friday’s Front Porch Jam raising money for USD 252 Honor Flight, Olpe Fitness Park
There are a lot of community activities in and around Emporia this weekend, and one of those taking place near Emporia is the latest Front Porch Jams concert. Mike and Carla Argabright are hosting at 1154 Road 60 on Friday evening. Proceeds benefit the USD 252 Southern Lyon County Honor Flight program and the Olpe Fitness Park project. On KVOE’s Morning Show this week, Mike Argabright said both causes are important to the couple.
USD 253 Board of Education approves tentative agreement for staff for 2024/25 school year as part of regular meeting Wednesday evening
Base salary and district insurance premium contributions will increase for USD 253 staff this coming school year. As part of their regular meeting Wednesday, USD 253 board members approved the tentative agreement for licensed professional staff. Among the package’s highlights was a better than 1 percent pay increase “across the board” according to Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations Pam Stranathan.
🎙Post Podcast: Fueling Kansas show - oil & gas education
Hear this month's Fueling Kansas show with Eagle Radio's Steve Webster and Executive Director of the Kansas Oil and Gas Producers Association Warren Martin that aired July 24, 2024. The Fueling Kansas program airs the fourth Wednesday every month at 8:30 a.m. on 1590 KVGB & 95.5 FM.
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