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Fire develops in trash load at Transfer Station
Emporia fire crews battled a blaze in a rather unusual location Wednesday. Firefighters dealt with a trash fire on a semi at the Emporia-Lyon County Transfer Station. The call was reported as a vehicl...
May 24, 2018
Emporia School Board starts the ball rolling on district needs assessment
The Emporia School Board took action Wednesday, finalizing a contract with HTK Architects of Topeka to lay the groundwork on a potential bond referendum. In addition, the board was provided with a tim...
May 24, 2018
Outage restored for Lyon-Coffey customers near Emporia after tractor clips line
An untold number of Lyon-Coffey Rural Electric customers had to spend most of Wednesday evening in the dark. Emporia fire crews were called out to the area of Roads 150 and F around 6 pm for a report ...
May 24, 2018
Local groups show kids how to keep the summer safe
Children and their families learned about what they can do to keep their summer safe and fun. The 5th annual Keep It a Safe Summer event was held Wednesday evening at the Lyon County Fairgrounds Ander...
May 24, 2018
Series of blood drives kickoff Friday
Community will have several chances to save lives by donating blood starting this week. The first of several summer blood drives is taking place Friday at Flinthills Mall. According to Red Cross spoke...
May 23, 2018
Royals 5-2 winners over Cardinals
Drew Butera drove in 2 runs in the bottom of the 10th lifting the Kansas City Royals to a 5-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday afternoon. Salvador Perez gave the Royals a 1-0 lead with a hom...
May 23, 2018
05-09-18 w/ special guests Dana Roemer and Heather Wagoner
Dana and Heather discussed the awesome program that is being facilitated by First United Methodist Church. This program is designed to give every student in the Emporia Area school supplies. To find o...
May 23, 2018
EPD: Little information available on accident that resulted in head injury for cyclist
Emporia Police are investigating an injury accident involving a bicycle and a second vehicle early Wednesday, and officers are asking for public help as the case moves forward. Police Sgt. Lisa Sage s...
May 23, 2018
City commission discusses alcohol licensing, tours courtroom renovations
The Emporia City Commission received an update Wednesday on requirements necessary for alcohol licensing. Commissioners visited for about 30 minutes with Terry Bragoon with the Kansas Alcohol Beverage...
May 23, 2018
Audio - Wednesday - 05-23-18
Emporia State Director of Athletics Kent Weiser discusses the 2017-2018 season and previews the upcoming athletic fundraisers this week. Your browser does not support the audio element. Red Cross Exte...
May 23, 2018
