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Calendar adjustments, strategic planning part of USD 252 board agenda
The USD 252 Southern Lyon County Board of Education will be having its regular board meeting this coming Wednesday. During the meeting, the board will discuss possible calendar adjustments stemming fr...
Mar 19, 2019
Rail crossing work west of Emporia reset to begin this week
Plans to install new rail crossing materials at a junction west of Emporia have been changed. Originally, work at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe crossing at Road G was planned for last week. That ha...
Mar 19, 2019
Probation coming after drug possession, child endangerment plea
One of five defendants in a drug distribution ring that began making headlines last fall has been sentenced. Amanda Alvarado received 18 months probation with an underlying 17-month prison term after ...
Mar 19, 2019
Rec Commission part of Healthier Lyon County's bike share network -- if City Commission approves
The Emporia Recreation Commission is now a partner with Healthier Lyon County as the health agency looks to finalize its network of bike share locations before making a formal presentation to the Empo...
Mar 19, 2019
Multiple items to receive potential approval during Emporia City Commission meeting Wednesday
Two major items will be up for approval during the Emporia City Commission’s action session Wednesday. First on the agenda will be the potential approval of the new land bank ordinance. Discussi...
Mar 19, 2019
Plans to revive Lyon County's RSVP program get financial boost
Details are pending, but Lyon County’s RSVP program will likely be resuming soon. The North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging says it has been awarded funds for the county’s Retired...
Mar 19, 2019
NCAA mens basketball tournament begins Tuesday, K-State women in NCAA Tournament
The first two games of the NCAA mens basketball tournament will be played Tuesday night in Dayton. The first game has Prairie View playing Fairleigh Dickinson. The winner will play Gonzaga Thursday.Fo...
Mar 19, 2019
Emporia State baseball to play Oklahoma Christian in Edmond
The Emporia State baseball team has moved Tuesdays doubleheader with Oklahoma Christian to Edmond, Oklahoma due to the forecast for rain. Coach Seth Wheelers Hornets take a 11-8 record into the games....
Mar 19, 2019
Emporia Main Street sifting through Vision 2030 survey results with action plan under development
Back in January, Emporia Main Street asked residents for their thoughts on how the organization can help the area down the road. Director Casey Woods says Main Street is already breaking down the Visi...
Mar 19, 2019
Emporia High girls dive team to host first meet of season
The Emporia High girls diving team hosts their first meet of the season Tuesday. The Lady Spartans return 2 state placers led by 3 time state champion Haylee Weiss. Your browser does not support the a...
Mar 19, 2019
