Category Archives: News
Chase County Sheriff's Office urging residents to secure trailers after recent thefts
The Chase County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help as it investigates reports of stolen trailers and at least one riding mower. The Sheriff’s Office says there have been reports of three...
Apr 10, 2021
Helicopter makes emergency landing in LeRoy yard Friday
Two people in a helicopter were unhurt after an emergency landing in the town of LeRoy on Friday. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the helicopter, piloted by 64-year-old Tereso Orozco of Topeka, was fly...
Apr 10, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Lyon County reports no new cases, steady active cases and deaths Friday
Lyon County held steady with its major coronavirus data information in Friday’s report from Lyon County Public Health. Lyon County had no new cases reported Friday. There was also no change in t...
Apr 09, 2021
Wind advisory issued for Chase and Greenwood counties
High winds will be somewhat of a concern for two area counties through the early to late evening hours Friday. The National Weather Service has placed Chase and Greenwood counties into a wind advisory...
Apr 09, 2021
UPDATE: Downtown Emporia crossing arm replaced
The crossing arm situation at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe crossing at CommerciL Street has been fixed. Railroad crews repaired the southbound crossing arm that fell to the ground Friday afternoon...
Apr 09, 2021
RDA approves recommendation of travel plaza incentives
The Regional Development Association of East Central Kansas will be recommending that a major development project in Emporia continue to move forward. During the RDA Board of Directors monthly meeting...
Apr 09, 2021
Fundraiser for Strong City man injured in January vehicle accident coming Sunday in Olpe
The Olpe Chicken House will host a special fundraiser for a Strong City Resident injured in an automobile accident earlier this year. The fundraiser will take place Sunday from 11 am to 2 pm at the Ch...
Apr 09, 2021
McDonough and Moran discuss access to medical services in rural communities during visit to Newman Regional Health
Newman Regional Health welcomed US Senator Jerry Moran and recently confirmed Veterans Administration Secretary Denis McDonough Friday morning. The visit comes as the VA is continuing to adjust its ap...
Apr 09, 2021
With mission expanding, Emporia Area Habitat for Humanity prepares for disc golf fundraising tournament Saturday
Habitat for Humanity is using disc golf to raise funds for upcoming projects Saturday. The group’s second annual disc golf tournament, organized by Dynamic Discs, will take place at Hammond Park...
Apr 09, 2021
All slots full for debut of Flint Hills Gravel Ride
The Flint Hills Gravel RIde will make its debut Saturday. Race organizer Bobby Thompson says all 250 slots filled up before the end of February. Your browser does not support the audio element. The 80...
Apr 09, 2021
