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Downtown Emporia Celebrated First Friday with Art, Music, and Community

Emporia Gazette 12 Feb 2026
Downtown Emporia welcomed residents and visitors Friday evening for another installment of the community’s popular First Friday celebration, featuring art, live music, and interactive activities across multiple venues ... .
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USD 253 Board Updates Facility-Use Rates, Hears Climate Survey Results

Emporia Gazette 12 Feb 2026
The Emporia Public Schools Board of Education recognized several educators, approved updated facility-usage rental rates and adopted a regional hazard mitigation plan during its regular meeting Wednesday ... .
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ESU Day of Giving raises more than $315K, shatters goals

Emporia Gazette 12 Feb 2026
Emporia State University’s annual Day of Giving raised a total of $315,384 this year, surpassing both its $250,000 goal and a $300,000 stretch goal, according to a statement released by the university ... .
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County authorizes up to $1.5M sales tax transfer to lower mill levy

Emporia Gazette 12 Feb 2026
The Lyon County Commission authorized County Controller Dan Williams to transfer up to $1.5 million from the sales tax fund to the general fund in 2026 ... .
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Study: Emporia ranks above average nationally in money-management measures

Emporia Gazette 11 Feb 2026
A new study shows that Emporians have better money management skills than the national average by several financial indicators ... .
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Emporia's Kathleen Gilliland selected as Kansas Master Teacher

Emporia Gazette 11 Feb 2026
Seven teachers from across the state have been named 2026 Kansas Master Teachers, including one teacher from Emporia ... .
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Monique Brooks Found Safe KCPD Reports

Emporia Gazette 11 Feb 2026
Monique Brooks, who was reported missing on Feb. 2, has been located safely, according to the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department ... .
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Olpe Riding Four-Game Win Streak Heading into Final Stretch of the Season

Emporia Gazette 11 Feb 2026
High School basketball is heading into its final stretch of the year, and for Olpe High, they look to finish an already great season strong as they prepare for postseason play. This week, they faced off against both Wabaunsee and ... .
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Schrockbier Old Smokehouse to move to former Billy Sims location

Emporia Gazette 11 Feb 2026
The barbecue business in Emporia has been shaken up ... .
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Offense Coming into Form at the Right Time for Hartford Jaguars to Start Final Stretch

Emporia Gazette 11 Feb 2026
As we approach the end of the regular season in basketball, teams are hoping to be reaching their peak form right around now. The Hartford Jaguars are one of those teams, as they seem to be peaking offensively as the ... .
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Lebo Wolves Beat Lyndon in Overtime Thriller, Lady Wolves Lose Close Game to Lyndon

Emporia Gazette 11 Feb 2026
As we approach the midway point of February, basketball teams are beginning to prepare for the final stretch with the hopes of securing a postseason spot. Lebo began their final stretch with a game against Lyndon, and the Wolves played ... .
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