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City administrators excited for impending improvements to Emporia park system
Progressive thinking at the city level that began over a decade ago is getting set to pay dividends in the coming months. The city has approved and is getting set to begin major improvements to three ...
Dec 25, 2020
Local worshipers drive up and tune in for Christmas Eve services courtesy of Messiah Lutheran and First United Methodist Church
Messiah Lutheran Church and First United Methodist Church delivered the messages and meanings of the holiday season to local residents on Christmas Eve. Both churches, like many others, held special C...
Dec 24, 2020
Local businesses report steady foot traffic as holiday shopping season draws to a close
As the holiday shopping season begins to wind down, local businesses are now looking ahead to the new year. Local shoppers were all out and about Christmas Eve trying to check off some last-minute ite...
Dec 24, 2020
Firefighters reminding residents about heating safety after damaging house fire
As the investigation continues into Wednesday’s house fire at 505 Exchange, Emporia firefighters are using this incident to remind residents about certain aspects of fire safety. Battalion Chief...
Dec 24, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Test lines on pause, to resume traffic Monday
Coronavirus test options for the public are taking a break for the holidays. Test lines at Flint Hills Community Health Center, Newman Regional Health and the Lyon County Fairgrounds are all closed un...
Dec 24, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Regional, national holiday travel to be strong -- but lighter than last year
AAA is expecting a lot of holiday travel — just not as much as normal. Spokesman Shawn Steward regional travel will likely align with national expectations. Your browser does not support the aud...
Dec 24, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Chamber President pleased with initial results of 'Kansas Beats the Virus' effort
The Kansas Leadership Center’s “Beat the Virus” campaign is coming to an end, and Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Jeanine McKenna says things went well locally. Th...
Dec 24, 2020
Kari's Christmas Ring for Kids winner claims prize
What started as an impulse buy turned out to be a pretty big deal for Deb Miller. The Emporia resident stopped by Kari’s Diamonds and Bridal on Thursday to pick up the grand prize in the annual ...
Dec 24, 2020
Wabaunsee County Sheriff urges residents to lock vehicles after recent firearm burglaries, auto thefts
Wabaunsee County authorities are asking residents to check their vehicles after several recent burglaries. Sheriff Rob Hoskins says several vehicles in the Maple Hill area have been broken into, with ...
Dec 24, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Governor extends driver's license renewal period as Emporia office remains closed
People needing to renew their driver’s licenses have extra time to do so. This week, Governor Laura Kelly announced the renewal deadline is now extended from Jan. 26 to June 30, giving residents...
Dec 24, 2020
