When most of Emporia thinks about UNBOUND Gravel, we think about the crowds, the excitement, the international attention and the economic boost it brings to our community.

Emporia High School announced Wednesday that softball coach Tommy McClure had stepped down from his position. McClure oversaw Spartan softball for three seasons.

A new form of life illiteracy has arisen as the younger generations evade real world experiences and become ever more addicted to screens.

A little under two years ago, I thought I had made the worst promise to my wife I’ve ever made. After a second defeat in an election, I promised my ...