February 16, 2020
News (17184)
New drainage feature for DeBauge Family Sports Complex may be approved Monday
Chuck Samples
February 15, 2020
Upgrades to the DeBauge Family Sports Complex will take center stage at the Emporia Recreation Commission board meeting Monday evening.
American Legion Auxiliary, VFW Post 1980 benefit from Saturday events
Chuck Samples
February 15, 2020
A meal and a concert raised funds for two of Emporia's veterans posts Saturday night.
UPDATE: Polar Plunge organizers grateful for community support
Chuck Samples
February 15, 2020
Participants in Emporia's annual Polar Plunge flash froze on Saturday -- and did so for a great cause.
Investigations continue after two recent stabbing incidents.
Ignite Emporia schedules housing needs input sessions across Lyon County as work continues on five-year strategic plan
Chuck Samples
February 15, 2020
This is setting up to be a busy year for Ignite Emporia.
Lyon County Emergency Management Director credits relationships, planning for smooth response to Wednesday bus crash
Chuck Samples
February 15, 2020
If it seems Lyon County's rather significant role in handling Wednesday's bus crash in Chase County went smoothly, Emergency Management Director Jarrod Fell says a lot of planning went into that response.
Emporia Animal Shelter thrilled that 'big goofball' Buckley is now a movie, Instagram star
Chuck Samples
February 14, 2020
Area residents have another reason to watch a major film coming out next week.
Lucky listener struck by Cupid's Arrow on Valentine's Day
Chuck Samples and Tagan Trahoon
February 14, 2020
Cupid's Arrow has struck.
RDA monthly meeting focuses on target industry snapshot report
Tagan Trahoon
February 14, 2020
The Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas' monthly board meeting Friday focused on how Emporia can diversify current industry sectors.
Lyon County Clerk files for fourth term
Chuck Samples
February 14, 2020
The flurry of filings continues for Lyon County offices.
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Polar Plunge, Polar Strut set to take center stage in Emporia on Saturday
Chuck Samples
February 14, 2020
Emporia's 14th annual Polar Plunge is headlining activities this weekend.
Two of Emporia's veterans organizations are pairing up for activities Saturday night.
Emporia Fire handles small blaze Friday morning
Chuck Samples
February 14, 2020
Emporia Fire crews handled a small house fire in west Emporia on Friday morning.
Emporia and Osage City will benefit from Community Development Block Grants as announced this week by the Kansas Department of Commerce.
