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Emporia, Kansas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Emporia! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a proposed digital campus could reshape Emporia’s economy for decades
  • Which Emporia groups are asking Lyon County for funding this week?
  • Will Logan Avenue Elementary really close after this petition push?

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A t-storm in the afternoon, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 85, low: 67.
  • Friday: Breezy; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Flint Hills Digital Campus proposed for Emporia and Lyon County (wibw.com) — A major “Flint Hills Digital Campus” is being planned in Emporia and Lyon County, promising advanced computing facilities, new high-paying jobs, and a stronger tax base. Local leaders say the multi-phase project could reshape Emporia’s economy for decades, but emphasize it’s still in predevelopment and will rely heavily on public input about infrastructure, zoning, and long-term community impacts.
   

2. Lyon County Commission to field several budget requests Wednesday (kvoe.com) — Lyon County commissioners will hear budget requests Wednesday from key county offices and local groups including Emporia Main Street, SOS, Lyon County Extension and the Street Cats Club. On Thursday, they’ll consider over $11,000 for annual mailers and a proposed upgrade to Road W, with both meetings open at the courthouse commission chambers.
   

3. Logan Avenue petitioner set to end collections Wednesday, well ahead of Monday deadline (kvoe.com) — Emporia parents and supporters are racing to submit a petition that could force another review of the planned closure of Logan Avenue Elementary. Organizer Olivia Grover says they’ve already collected more than the required signatures, but they still must be validated before the Emporia school board takes a final vote on the school’s future.
   

4. Five from Hornet Baseball Named Academic All-District (esuhornets.com) — Emporia State baseball fans can celebrate five Hornet players earning CSC Academic All-District honors for their strong work in the classroom and on the field. Several, including Grant Huffman and Blake Myers, are also Academic All-America finalists, with national teams to be announced June 23. Their achievements highlight both academic rigor and standout MIAA performances.
   

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  • PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Customer Service Supervisor in Emporia. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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