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Described as an "achiever who was geared a lot like her mom," Jana Mackey's work to fight violence against women was cut short last week.

Emporia's Corner House and the Morris County Hospital Foundation have been awarded a combined $343,000 in community service tax credits from the Kansas Department of Commerce, the department announced Thursday.

A 23-year-old Council Grove woman and three children were injured in a one-vehicle accident Wednesday south of Manhattan.

Alexis Carmony, Falmouth, will exhibit Angus cattle at the 2008 National Junior Angus Show at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, Iowa, July 13 through 19, Bryce Schumann, chief executive officer of the ...

God writes the Gospel not in the Bible alone, but also on trees, and in the flowers and clouds and stars.

By The Emporia Gazette Originally published 01:53 p.m., June 24, 2008 Updated 01:53 p.m., June 24, 2008 On dean's list Area students named to the Hutchinson Community College spring 2008 Dean's Honor Roll ...

IT WAS SUCH a nice weekend in Emporia. The weather was fine, for a change - warm and dry enough for picnics, swimming and fishing.

It's time to fire up the bike for the eighth annual C&J's Poker Run, a 100-mile ride to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Originally published 01:44 p.m., June 19, 2008 Updated 01:44 p.m., June 19, 2008 The 1st Infantry Division Band and the Fort Riley Commanding General's Mounted Color Guard have been added to the attractions for ...

The class costs $20. Call the arts council at 343-6473. Wednesday - The Emporia City Commission will hold its biweekly action meeting at 7 p.m. in the city commission/municipal court room in the Civic ...

Robert L. Gensman, 39, is being held in the Lyon County Jail after an alleged rape early Saturday morning.

By The Emporia Gazette Originally published 01:21 p.m., June 10, 2008 Updated 01:21 p.m., June 10, 2008 Area businesses were honored Monday by the Kansas Department of Commerce during the annual regional ...

When Royal Barker retired from his family practice in Council Grove about 20 years ago, he picked up a knife and small drill and began carving fish and other images from blocks of wood.

The likelihood of severe storms and possible tornadoes has prompted Wichita State University to cancel evening classes today.

Castelli Exploration, No. 29-F CK OWWO, 1865 feet from north line and 1995 feet from west line, sec of 29-31s-16w; 25 bopd from Miss.

Originally published 02:06 p.m., May 30, 2008 Updated 02:06 p.m., May 30, 2008 Eighteen Flint Hills Technical College students were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society during a luncheon before ...

The Coffey County Republican reported that a hot mix overlay project is scheduled to begin next week on the Wolf Creek Generating Station access road.

Originally published 01:43 p.m., May 16, 2008 Updated 01:43 p.m., May 16, 2008 Concert The Emporia Presbyterian Manor will be host for recording artist Rick Harris in concert at 7:30 p.m. May 21 at the manor, ... via Emporia Gazette

Class 4A regional at Jefferson West, Chapman, DeSoto, Ottawa Class 3A regional at Riley County, Central Heights, Wathena Class 2A regional at Chase County, Lyndon SOFTBALL Class 6A regional at Olathe NW Class ... via The Topeka Capital-Journal

The Lyon County Historical Society's "Night at the Museum" will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Lyon County Museum. via Emporia Gazette