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Walnut Elementary students gathered at Messiah Lutheran Church while a potential gas leak was investigated. Students have returned to school as the investigation continues. Chuck Samples/KVOE News Emporia Public Schools moved students at Walnut Elementary offsite for close to two hours Friday morning after concerns about a possible gas leak. District Community Relations Director Lyndel Landgren told KVOE News about the situation shortly before 7:30 am. Landgren says food service personnel...

SWEETWATER COUNTY — As the year comes to an end, the staff at SweetwaterNOW can’t help but look back on the year and reflect on some of the stories that made us do a double take. From breaking news, to feature stories showcasing the best parts of this community, to stories we even thought were hard to believe, we covered it all. Thank you for sharing your stories, photos, videos, and news tips with us. We are grateful to live in such an amazing community with so many trusting us to tell th...

The Emporia Public Schools Board of Education officially began the search for USD 253’s new superintendent Wednesday, approving a job search agreement with the Kansas Association of School Boards. “Right now in Kansas, we’re at about 25 [superintendent] openings, which is up from where it typically is at this time of year… ” said KASB Deputy Executive Director Brian Jordan. “In a heavier year, we’ve been at around 12-15 openings at this time… The COVID pa...