Category Archives: News
No money taken, ATM damaged following attempted theft at Emporia State Federal Credit Union 12th Ave. branch
Local law enforcement is working closely with state and federal agencies to apprehend the culprits responsible for a recent attempted theft of an ATM at a local banking establishment. Around 2:15 am W...
Mar 25, 2021
ESU reveals final candidate for provost position
The final candidate for the ESU provost position will be in Emporia for his formal interview Friday. Dr. J.S. “Jeff” Elwell previously served as the chancellor of the Eastern New Mexico Un...
Mar 25, 2021
Lyon County Public Health encouraging continued mitigation strategies amid rising COVID metrics
With certain metrics on the rise in Lyon County, health professionals are encouraging continued mitigation strategies as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Lyon County Public Health Emergency Preparedne...
Mar 25, 2021
Authorities seeking assistance in locating missing Emporia man
Authorities are seeking information to the whereabouts of a missing Emporia man who was reported missing last week. 23-year-old Guillermo Hinostroza was reported missing on Mar. 18 and is reported to ...
Mar 25, 2021
Emporia chiropractor Bryan Douglas passes Tuesday
Funeral services are coming next week for respected Emporia chiropractor Bryan Douglas who sadly passed away earlier this week. Douglas passed Tuesday after a battle with kidney cancer at the age of 4...
Mar 25, 2021
USD 253 Board takes sharp look at 2021-22 cost saving measures Wednesday
Budgeting for the 2021-22 school year was the main item on the USD 253 Board of Education’s recent agenda Wednesday evening. The board held its third study session on the matter which included a...
Mar 25, 2021
USD 253 Emporia announces hiring of new Maynard Principal
There will be a new face at Maynard Early Childhood Center next school year. Wednesday, USD 253 Emporia Schools announced the hiring of Joy McGhee as the new principal of Maynard. McGhee comes to the ...
Mar 25, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Governor signs legislation extending disaster declaration, limiting gubernatorial emergency powers
Governor Laura Kelly has signed legislation extending the state’s COVID-19 disaster declaration and subsequently reconfiguring the Kansas Emergency Management Act. Senate Bill 40, which passed b...
Mar 24, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Public Health advising residents who have received initial Pfizer vaccine to not miss second appointment
If you were one of the residents who recently received an initial dose of the Pfizer vaccine in Lyon County, Public Health is reminding you to not miss your next appointment. A recent news release fro...
Mar 24, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Four new cases reported in Lyon County Wednesday
Active COVID-19 cases saw a modest dip while overall numbers continued to increase in Lyon County Wednesday. Lyon County Public Health reported four new cases bringing the overall total since last Mar...
Mar 24, 2021
