Emporia Gazette

09/23/2026

A new downtown business focused on sustainable, affordable and accessible shopping will celebrate its grand opening next month.

09/23/2026

The Lady Spartans have put together a solid tennis season this year, but faced some tough competition in Topeka on Tuesday. Despite the elevated competition, the Lady Spartans still competed against it and showed some resilience in Topeka.

The Lady Spartans have put together a solid tennis season this year, but faced some tough competition in Topeka on Tuesday. Despite the elevated competition, the Lady Spartans still competed

09/23/2026

The Lady Eagles of Olpe have had a tough stretch of games recently, and they looked to get back on track Tuesday evening when they hosted Burlingame and Hartford for some sets. For Olpe, they ended up splitting their two matches, which gave them a m…

The Lady Eagles of Olpe have had a tough stretch of games recently, and they looked to get back on track Tuesday evening when they hosted Burlingame and Hartford for

09/23/2026

Generations of Hornet pride! 🐝💛🖤

The Stormont and Cowan families have been named Emporia State University’s 2026 Hornet Heritage Family. Their connection to ESU spans generations and includes educators, athletes, nurses, law enforcement officers and university employees.

From meeting in a freshman English class to gathering for family tailgates, their story is filled with black-and-gold memories and traditions.

Read the full story at the link in the comments. ⬇️

09/23/2026

Lyon County Treasurer Sharon Gaede has announced her retirement, prompting local Democratic Party officials to schedule a special convention to select her successor.

09/23/2026

This October, the Emporia Granada Theatre is getting a Halloween transformation.

09/23/2026

Ever wonder where monarch butterflies go — or how scientists track their remarkable journey?

09/23/2026

# # # Fall Harvest Festival returns to The Orchard

The Orchard will celebrate the arrival of fall with its seventh annual Fall Harvest Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26.

The free, family-friendly event will feature 15 vendors offering homemade, handmade and locally crafted products. Visitors can also enjoy food vendors, live music, yard games, family activities, seasonal photo opportunities and The Orchard’s cider slushies.

Organizers said the festival will offer something for all ages, whether guests are searching for unique gifts, sampling fall treats or spending time with family and friends.

The Orchard is located at 1128 N. Highway 99 in Emporia. Admission is free.

09/23/2026

Ella Favot was named the MIAA Women's Soccer Offensive Athlete of the Week after scoring five points in a pair of Emporia State wins to open the MIAA schedule last weekend.

Ella Favot was named the MIAA Women's Soccer Offensive Athlete of the Week after scoring five points in a pair of Emporia State wins to open the MIAA schedule last

09/23/2026

Emporia State has released their 2026-27 men's basketball schedule and White Auditorium will play host to 15 home games including four straight in November to start the season and five of seven games to end the year in February. The Hornets will pla…

Emporia State has released their 2026-27 men's basketball schedule and White Auditorium will play host to 15 home games including four straight in November to start the season and five