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🌱 Which 37 local groups made the cut for Match Day 2026?

Emporia, Kansas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Cheers Emporia! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which 37 local groups made the cut for Match Day 2026?
  • What new industries could Emporia land after Monday’s high-level meeting?
  • How Emporia High’s bats exploded in a dominant sweep of Topeka.

Also on today's calendar: Meatless Monday- Luau at the Gazebo and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 86, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 91 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Record 37 groups involved in Match Day 2026 (kvoe.com) — Emporia-area nonprofits are gearing up for Match Day 2026, with a record 37 groups set to benefit from donations funneled through the Emporia Community Foundation. Residents can give on Nov. 16, helping support organizations from Baby Closet of Emporia to Friends of the Emporia Public Library, with a public check presentation planned Dec. 1 at Flinthills Mall.
   

2. Lt. Governor Toland says Emporia is positioned for economic development opportunities despite recent setbacks (ransonfinancial.com) — State commerce chief David Toland met Monday with Emporia, Lyon County, and RDA leaders at the Trusler Business Center to map out new economic development opportunities after recent manufacturing losses. He says Emporia is well positioned for industry expansions, with state officials actively identifying local assets to pitch to prospective employers, signaling potential new jobs and investment for the community.
   

3. EHS Baseball Slugs Way to Sweep of Topeka (kvoe.com) — Emporia High’s baseball team gave local fans plenty to cheer about with back-to-back 12-2 wins over Topeka High at Soden’s Grove, powered by big bats from Oliver Kline and Colton Eubanks. Strong complete-game pitching from Eubanks and Eluterio Trujillo helped the Spartans finish Centennial League play 3-7 and move to 10-12 heading into Friday’s finale at Wichita Southeast.
   

4. Yuri Hauswald became a pro mountain biker at age 36. By 45, he was a gravel biking legend. (singletracks.com) — Gravel legend Yuri Hauswald is using this year’s Unbound Gravel 200 to try to raise $50,000 for a new bike skills park and safer cycling routes in Emporia. In a wide-ranging interview, he explains how he fell in love with Emporia, why he keeps returning, and how the “Chase the Race” challenge will turn every rider he passes into more support for local kids on bikes.
   

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Ok Emporia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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