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A man accused of illegal sexual activity involving a minor now has a preliminary hearing scheduled for next month. 44-year-old Lucio Meza-Oliva had his first appearance in Lyon County District Court T...

Preliminary hearings are now on the docket for two men accused of aggravated armed robbery earlier this month. 22-year-old Daniel McClead and 36-year-old Gustavo Perez-Garcia had first appearances in ...

Following the Kansas Bureau of Investigation’s months-long inquiry and report released Wednesday into the death of Lyon County inmate Christopher Mejia, Sheriff Jeff Cope says an internal review...

The launch sequence has started as USD 251 North Lyon County prepares to roll out its version of education redesign. For the last couple years, the district has been researching methods and practices ...

Emporia Main Street Director Casey Woods took time Wednesday to share some exciting developments and upcoming events. Woods was pleased to announce this year the Kansas Legislature has refunded the Ka...

Americus Township Library is set to play host to Exploration Place this Friday. Exploration Place has chosen Americus as its next destination for their 2019 Summer Library Program. The event is set to...

Wolf Creek will be holding their 2nd annual “Party in the Park” event this weekend. This Saturday from 10 am – 2 pm, Kelly Park will be playing host to the event in Burlington. The f...

USD 252 Southern Lyon County is holding its first Honor Flight reunion event Friday. Past Honor Flight participants are encouraged to go to Emporia’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1980 from ...

One man faces a first court appearance Thursday on suspicion of illegal sexual activity. Lucio Meza-Oliva, 44, has been charged with single counts of indecent solicitation, indecent liberties and aggr...

First court appearances are planned Thursday for two men accused of robbery. Lyon County Attorney Marc Goodman says Daniel McClead, 22, and Gustavo Perez-Garcia, 36, each face three sets of aggravated...