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No utility rate increases coming with city of Emporia 2021 budget
Emporia City Commissioners received their final look at the proposed 2021 budget during their recent study session Wednesday. The estimated budget total comes out to $44 million, however, some adjustm...
Aug 12, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County Fair 'worked well' through series of adjustments
No carnival? A reduced slate of activities at the grandstand? Yes, coronavirus caused a lot of rearrangements to the Lyon County Fair this year. However, Fair Board member Ken Duft is pleased with how...
Aug 12, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: ESU students dealing with 'soup of emotions' as they begin move-in process -- without Hornet Helpers
Move-in is underway at Emporia State University. New students can move in through Friday, while continuing students can use the upcoming weekend to get settled in. Director of Residential Life Cass Co...
Aug 12, 2020
CORONAVIRUS: Osage County Senior Center reopens
The Osage County Senior Center is reopening Wednesday. The facility closed July 29 after at least three people who had COVID-19 were “possibly associated with attendance” at the senior cen...
Aug 12, 2020
Big-12 commits to fall sports
There will be Kansas State and Kansas football this season, for now. The Big 12 Conference reaffirmed its decision to press on with college football and other fall sports today, joining the Atlantic C...
Aug 12, 2020
Audio - Wednesday - 08-12-20
Newsmaker: Kathryn Martin discusses a GenEmporia effort to help supply SOS with different items. Your browser does not support the audio element. Managing Your Money – 08-12-20 Your browser does...
Aug 12, 2020
Preliminary hearing ahead for Emporia woman accused of leading chase with rental truck
An Emporia woman accused of accosting a security guard at a west Emporia business and then using a rental truck to lead a short chase back in April has a preliminary hearing this week. Jennifer Suzann...
Aug 12, 2020
Public Health update part of Lyon County Commission action meeting
Lyon County commissioners have a short agenda for their action session Thursday. Commissioners will field the quarterly report from Lyon County Public Health. No discussion points have been announced....
Aug 12, 2020
Low-end risk of wind, hail possible early Thursday
Thunderstorm chances aren’t great Wednesday night or Thursday morning, but some of the storms could be strong to borderline severe. The Storm Prediction Center has a marginal severe weather risk...
Aug 12, 2020
RDA monthly meeting set for Friday
Short-term and long-term planning will highlight the next meeting for the Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas Board of Directors. Board members will review the ROI target marketing...
Aug 12, 2020
