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Sweet and savory fundraiser supporting efforts of Newman Regional Health Auxiliary
Newman Regional Health will be the site of a sweet fundraiser Tuesday morning. Cookies for Claus will be taking place at Newman throughout the day. The event is essentially a large bake sale and is a ...
Dec 17, 2018
Emporia High School students ask for community support for holiday toy drive
A student-led toy drive will help put toys under the tree for area children this Christmas. The Emporia High School Student Council have organized a special toy drive which will begin Tuesday. The dri...
Dec 17, 2018
Report of fire near Allen briefly slows down combine use
Several north Lyon County fire departments and Lyon County deputies responded to a reported combine fire near Allen on Monday. The fire was reported near the intersection of Roads 330 and L, about a m...
Dec 17, 2018
Audio - Monday - 12-17-18
Rosetta Fields will discuss Cookies for Claus and Pets for Peds as part of Newman Regional Auxillary. Your browser does not support the audio element. Terry Summey and Bethanie O’dell preview an...
Dec 17, 2018
Deputies say Saturday afternoon car fire was likely arson incident
Lyon County deputies say a vehicle fire that developed Saturday near Olpe is being investigated as an arson case. Deputy Sgt. Danny Broyles says the fire was reported in the 1700 block of Road 60 arou...
Dec 17, 2018
Lyon County deputies investigating after shots fired report near Emporia
Lyon County deputies are investigating after a report of shots fired near northwest Emporia from early Monday, but the time difference between the incident and the report may hamper the investigation....
Dec 17, 2018
UPDATE: Yard waste burn triggers apartment fire in northwest Emporia
Emporia firefighters say a planned trash burn led to a larger, unplanned fire that caused significant damage to a small apartment building. Crews were called out shortly before 11 am for a reported st...
Dec 17, 2018
Emporia man arrested after reports of stolen vehicle and shots fired lead to short chase
One person has been arrested after the discovery of a reported stolen vehicle, a chase from Emporia into Lyon County and a report of shots fired during the incident. Police Capt. Dave DeVries says off...
Dec 17, 2018
RDA touts economic investments, notes challenges during monthly board meeting
The Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas is celebrating progress and recognizing challenges to the local economy. Friday’s end-of-year meeting focused on both aspects f the ec...
Dec 17, 2018
UPDATE: Man shot after incident in 800 block of Sylvan
Emporia Police investigators say one person was apparently shot during an incident in central Emporia on Sunday night. Emporia Police responded to a medical call with traumatic injuries around 9 pm. C...
Dec 17, 2018
