Category Archives: News
AMBER Alert canceled after Garden City boy found safe, but search continues for suspects
The search for suspects in an alleged child abduction case continues, but the search for the child has ended well. Authorities say 2-year-old Sebastian Bautista was found safe after an SUV — wit...
May 5, 2021
Rumours entertains Granada Theatre's biggest COVID-era crowd
Tuesday night’s concert at the Emporia Granada Theatre brought hit after hit from one of classic rock’s most enduring names. Rumours: a Tribute to Fleetwood Mac filled the Granada to near ...
May 5, 2021
CORONAVIRUS: Newman Regional Health and Haag Pharmacy provide update on current COVID protocols
Not much is changing in terms of COVID-19 mitigation for local healthcare providers and pharmacies. While mask use is now optional in the county following action by Lyon County Commissioners nearly tw...
May 5, 2021
Inspiring Wranglers renovations complete at Flint Hills Technical College
Aside from a few pieces of equipment to move in, Flint Hills Technical College has completed a major renovation project. The college has been working on the Inspiring Wranglers project to renovate and...
May 4, 2021
Business slows slightly on day two of veto session; Medical marijuana and budgetary discussions expected to pick up in coming days
Following the busy start to the 2021 veto session Monday, proceedings were a bit less hectic inside the Kansas Statehouse Tuesday. According to 60th District Representative Mark Schreiber of Emporia t...
May 4, 2021
United Way of the Flint Hills finalizes plans for campaign celebration
With the Campaign Celebration date set, the United Way of the Flint Hills has finalized plans for its in-person half of the event and announced this year’s award winners. Director Mickey Edwards...
May 4, 2021
4 Rivers sun farm set to produce power next week
By Monday, 4 Rivers Electric Cooperative could well be generating power out of its new solar energy facility. The so-called “sun farm” near the utility’s Americus substation at Roads...
May 4, 2021
State revenues again beat expectations
Kansas tax receipts continue well ahead of expectations. Governor Laura Kelly says the April tax receipts were over $90 million above estimates, or over 10 percent ahead of projections. The April tota...
May 4, 2021
Water tap fee increase before Emporia City Commission on Wednesday
A hefty increase in new water tap fees is on the Emporia City Commission’s agenda for possible approval Wednesday afternoon. Commissioners have been discussing a proposal to increase water tap f...
May 4, 2021
Lawmakers override vetoes on tax policy, concealed carry, elections; veto sustained on transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports
Fresh off an extremely busy restart to the legislative session Monday, Kansas lawmakers return for more work Tuesday. Lawmakers passed overrides on several vetoes from Governor Laura Kelly over the la...
May 4, 2021
